If you are a caregiver or hospice employee, join us for an Open House on March 29. Meet the staff, tour our facilities, and learn about West Laurel Hill’s services.
This event is free. Please email [email protected] to attend.
This event was originally scheduled for March 29 and will now take place on April 26!
August 25, 2016 - 6pm
The August Bookclub selection is All Other Nights by Dana Horn. From Amazon.com: How is tonight different from all other nights? For Jacob Rappaport, a Jewish soldier in the Union Army, it is a ques…
September 13, 2016 - 5:00pm
Join IBA Members and business professionals from around the Delaware Valley as we enjoy a garden party networking event on the grounds of West Laurel Hill. You will have the opportunity to enjoy a be…
September 17, 2016 - 10:00am
Calling all four leggers…our signature pet event is back for another year! Join West Laurel Hill & Pals For Life for a morning of entertainment for pets and parents alike! This year’s ev…
September 24, 2016 - 9:30am
West Laurel Hill has one of the most extensive collections of private family mausoleums on the East Coast. Join us for a rare behind-the-scenes look at some of West Laurel Hill’s unique mausoleums!…
September 27, 2016 - 6pm
This September, the Boneyard Bookworms are excited to join with Surrey Services in Devon to attend a talk led by Robert Wittman, author of Priceless: How I Went Undercover to Rescue the World’s Stol…
October 15, 2016 - 6pm
Back by popular demand, Without A Cue is back to entertain guests with a new interactive Murder Mystery set in 1920s Paris. The evening will include a cocktail hour, refreshments, and live show. Ti…
October 22, 2016 - 4pm
Join us for a fall festival at the stunning West Laurel Hill Cemetery! Come in costume your friends and family for an afternoon of fun, games, food, and drinks! When the sun sets, lace up your running…
Event is TBD
EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. STAY TUNED FOR THE NEW DATE! This October, join us for a special Day of the Dead themed chocolate and cocktail pairing! The afternoon will include a presentation on the hi…
November 5, 2016 - 7pm
This November West Laurel Hill is excited to participate in Boos & Brews for Books, a Fundraiser for the Belmont Hills Public Library. The evening will feature craft beer and homebrew tastings, light…
November 6, 2016 - 2pm
You are invited to share in this special afternoon of remembrance at our Chapel as we call to mind loved ones who have been laid to rest. Please RSVP at 610-668-9900 or [email protected] if yo…
November 11, 2016 - 6pm
Join us for a special Nighttime History Tour through West Laurel Hill. Learn about Cemetery history, visit sites of famous notables, and hear tales with a spooky twist. Children 13 years and older w…
January 22, 2017 - 2pm
New for 2017 is a discussion series on topics related to death. The series starts with a Film Screening of Departures at The Psychoanalytic Center of Philadelphia. (from IMDB) Daigo Kobayashi, a dev…
January 26, 2017 - 6pm
Join us as we kickoff the 2017 season with the January Bookclub Meeting at West Laurel Hill! In January, we will be discussing The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende. From Amazon.com: The unforg…
February 23, 2017 - 6pm
February’s bookclub selection is Between The World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates. From Amazon: “This is your country, this is your world, this is your body, and you must find some way to liv…
March 5, 2017 - 2:30pm
This year marks the 6th Anniversary of the Duffy’s Cut Memorial Service. Join the Duffy’s Cut Project team and West Laurel Hill for a Memorial Service on March 5, 2017. Feel free to network …
March 12, 2017 - 2pm
Nearly every religion has specific and meaningful traditions and customs around death. From protocols for cleaning and dressing the body to features of the funeral service or memorial events, the stru…
March 22, 2017 - 6pm
This spring, join us for Behind The Shroud, an open house which offers an exclusive look at the Cemetery and Funeral Home! Meet the staff, tour our facilities including the cemetery and arboretum; th…
March 23, 2017 - 6pm
For March, the bookclub will be discussing The Bridge on the Drina by Ivo Andric. From Amazon: The Bridge on the Drina is a vivid depiction of the suffering history has imposed upon the people of Bos…
April 2, 2017 - 12pm
The General Meade Scoiety will be hosting their 18th annual Symposium at West Laurel Hill. The event features noted historians and speakers, and authors on the U.S. in World War I, as well as books, …
April 8, 2017 - 10am
The 15th annual Egg Hunt will be held on April 8*! For this special anniversary, we have partnered with Alex’s Lemonade Stand and have a fun filled morning planned. Registration and pre-hunt …
April 22, 2017 - 10am
West Laurel Hill has one of the most extensive collections of private family mausoleums on the East Coast. Join us for a rare behind-the-scenes look at some of West Laurel Hill’s unique mausoleums!…
April 26, 2017 - 4pm
If you are a caregiver or hospice employee, join us for an Open House on March 29. Meet the staff, tour our facilities, and learn about West Laurel Hill’s services. This event is free. Please…
April 30, 2017 - 2pm
Save The Date - More Info To Come! The Psychology of Death Series features discussions on various topics related to death led by experts in the field. The series is presented by The Psychoanalytic C…
May 6, 2017 - 4:30pm
Get your finest hats and bowties ready for the 5th Annual Kentucky Derby Party, which will be held on May 6! This year’s festivities include delicious hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, desser…
June 10, 2017 - 6pm
This year, West Laurel Hill and Without A Cue Productions is excited to preset Murder At The Malt Shop, a 1950s themed event. The evening will include a reception with hors d’oeuvres and cockta…
June 24, 2017 - 3pm
Join West Laurel Hill and the Lower Merion Conservancy for the 3rd annual It’s A Green Thing Sustainability Fair. This year’s family friendly street festival will be held next to the Bar…
June 29, 2017 - 6pm
Join us this June for a discussion on The Secret History of Wonder Woman by Jill Lepore From Amazon.com: Wonder Woman, created in 1941, on the brink of World War II, is the most popular female superh…
July 25, 2017 - 6pm
This July, the Boneyard Bookworms will be discussing House of Sand and Fog by Andre Dubus III. From Amazon.com: The National Book Award finalist, Oprah Book Club pick, #1 New York Times bestseller an…
August 17, 2017 - Doors at 6:30 pm | Show to start at 7:00 pm
West Laurel Hill is excited to bring back our Concert Under the Stars music series. Join us on Thursday, August 17th for a night of good music to support a great cause! This years event will benefit…
August 31, 2017 - 6pm
This August, the Boneyard Bookworms will be discussing Imbeciles: The Supreme Court, American Eugenics, and the Sterilization of Carrie Buck by Adam Cohen. From Amazon.com: Imbeciles is the shocking …
August 30, 2017 - 6pm
This get-together is meant to give members a much-needed mid-week break at the end of the summer! Join SBN in the ‘burbs on the beautiful grounds of West Laurel Hill for a casual evening of net…
September 16, 2017 - 10am
It’s that time of year for our annual Woof, Wag, & Walk - our signature pet event! Join West Laurel Hill & Providence Animal Center for a morning of entertainment for pets and parents alike! Thi…
September 19, 2017 - 5:30pm
Join West Laurel Hill and the Independence Business Alliance for the IBA’s September ConnX – their annual Garden Party at West Laurel Hill! This scenic event offers complimentary food & drink,…
September 27, 2017 - 6pm
This September, the Boneyard Bookworms will be discussing The Zookeeper’s Wife: A War Story by Diane Ackerman. From Amazon.com: A true story in which the keepers of the Warsaw Zoo saved hundred…
October 11, 2017 - 7pm
Each season, Birchtree Catering invites the public to experience their locally sourced menu creations in unique locations in and around Philadelphia. We invite you to dine with them on October 11th …
October 26, 2017 - 6pm
When the sun sets, lace up your running shoes for a spooky, timed 5k through the stunning grounds of West Laurel Hill Cemetery. The fourth annual Run4UrLife on October 26th promises to be a scary…
October 26, 2017 - 6pm
This October, the Boneyard Bookworms will be discussing The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson. From Amazon.com: After a long and eventful life, Allan Karls…
November 1, 2017 - 6pm
Guests are invited to share in this special afternoon of remembrance at our Chapel as we call to mind loved ones who have been laid to rest. Please RSVP at 610-668-9900 or [email protected]…
November 4, 2017 - 1pm
Grab a beer and enjoy the historical beauty of West Laurel Hill at our Beer Barons to Homebrewers Festival on the grounds of our cemetery this fall, benefiting Philly Loves Beer. Indulge in a day of…
November 16, 2017 - 6pm
Learn about West Laurel Hill’s history, visit sites of famous notables, and hear tales with a spooky twist – from a 19th century cult leader to the drastic measures Charles Goldbeck took to ma…
Event TBD
Yappy Hour will be rescheduled! Please check back or visit our Facebook page for updates! The Laurels, West Laurel Hill’s Pet Cemetery is opening and we would love your presence at our ribbon …
