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‘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…
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…
Center City District veteran becomes first female CEO of Laurel Hill sister cemeteries
A Center City District veteran became the first female president and CEO of two sister cemeteries in Philadelphia. Nancy Goldenberg in the New Year became president and CEO of West Laurel Hill Cemete…
Shop Local: A place to grieve for deceased pets
Devastated. That’s the only word my friend Pam, a successful Philadelphia attorney, could summon up after the loss of her cat “Sweetie.” During any attempt Pam made to talk about it, her emotion…