Philadelphia’s Laurel Hill Cemetery was blanketed by snow on a recent Friday afternoon, but executive director Nick McAllister could already envision the events that would take place among the mossy…
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 …
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…
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…
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 
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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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…
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…
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…
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…
