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West Laurel Hill Cemetery celebrates 150 years
LOWER MERION — West Laurel Hill Cemetery in Bala Cynwyd was established by John Jay Smith in 1869, 33 years after the founding of its sister cemetery, Laurel Hill. 2019 marks the 150th anniversary …
Pennsylvania Ballet To Present GISELLE Sponsored by West Laurel Hill
This spring Pennsylvania Ballet will premiere Artistic Director Angel Corella’s re-staging of Giselle, ballet’s hauntingly romantic classic. Presented by West Laurel Hill Cemetery, perform…
10 events celebrating Black History Month in Philadelphia
Amble through West Laurel Hill Cemetery to learn about the lives of black pioneers, civic leaders, and entertainers who influenced Philadelphia and beyond. A guide will discuss the significance of fig…
West Laurel Hill celebrates its sesquicentennial
West Laurel Hill Cemetery held a Sesquicentennial celebration on Wednesday, January 23, 2019. The event included a reception, music, a buffet dinner and remarks from area political figures. Lower Me…
Honoring a Lower Merion sports star who died serving his country 100 years ago
LOWER MERION — It’s a common practice to place flowers or wreaths on the graves of departed loved ones. But sometimes people leave other things — photos, small stones or even coins. But there 
The Legend Of Hobey Baker Lives On 100 Years Later
Last Saturday morning, Princeton and Penn State’s hockey teams took a field trip to West Laurel Hill Cemetery in suburban Philadelphia. They proceeded to plot No. 18 of the sprawling greensward, gin…
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A Hockey and War Hero’s Legacy Lives
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10 Pop-Up Dinners and Dining Series To Check Out In Philly
When it comes to creative, diverse and flavorful dining experiences, Philadelphia delivers in a big way. The city’s reputation as a thriving culinary capital continues to grow, thanks in part to so…
The cause and the challenge: Choosing the right charity
At first glance, the 187-acre West Laurel Hill Cemetery & Funeral Home in Bala Cynwyd appears to support a hodgepodge of local nonprofits to the tune of $90,000 a year in donations and partnership sup…
6 Philly Businesses That Put Your Office’s Sustainability Efforts to Shame Read
As businesses across the world gear up World Cleanup Day on September 15, here’s a look at companies in and around Philadelphia that make sustainability a priority all year long. West Laurel Hill C…
Go forward into fall with upcoming running events throughout the region
Oct. 20, Run4UrLife 5K in Bala Cynwyd: This spooky running event will take place at West Laurel Hill Cemetery. The whole family can join and choose to walk, run or cheer. The event will begin at 9 a.m…
Philly Mag’s Social Scene - WLH’s Kentucky Derby Party
See the snapshot of West Laurel Hill’s most chic event - Bow Ties, Big Hats, & Bourbon: A Kentucky Derby party! Click through to page 175 here.
‘Jewish’ Dog First Interred at Pet Cemetery
When Maximus Glassman died at the age of 16, his family wanted to give him the same burial any Jewish child would receive. A rabbi oversaw the Sunday afternoon interment service, reciting prayers a…
West Laurel Hill debuts pet cemetery, featuring ‘aquamation’
Americans spend nearly $70 billion on their pets each year. Now, West Laurel Hill Cemetery is betting that some area owners will make one final purchase for their animals — a burial. Late last mont…
Did you know West Laurel Hill has a pet cemetery?
When a pet passes away, giving them a proper burial is a no brainer. Luckily for Philadelphians, West Laurel Hill Cemetery and Funeral Home recently began providing a full range of pet services for fa…
A stone is finally cut for Duffy
Philip Duffy, the Irish immigrant railroad contractor for whom Duffy’s Cut in Malvern, Pennsylvania takes its name, finally has his own gravestone. “We had always assumed a collapse of the churc…
Remarkable Women: Deborah Cassidy and Joanie Sweeney of West Laurel Hill
Two remarkable women from West Laurel Cemetery — Deborah Cassidy , Director of Sales, Marketing, & Family Services, and Joanie Sweeney, Marketing Assistant & Event Coordinator. Deb and J…
West Laurel Hill hosts Kentucky Derby Fundraiser
The rain held out at West Laurel Hill on Saturday, May 5, as more than 125 guests gathered to celebrate the 144th Kentucky Derby in style and for a great cause. Proceeds from the event went to Gatewa…
Bow Ties, Big Hats & Bourbon – A Kentucky Derby Party at West Laurel Hill
Historic West Laurel Hill Cemetery held its sixth Annual Kentucky Derby party on Saturday, May 5, 2018 with a unique charity event, benefiting Gateway HorseWorks. This premier event took place at th…