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!
February 17, 8 to 11am
Building on our biodiversity efforts and in partnership with the Academy of Natural Sciences, we will be hosting an opportunity to participate in the national Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) to help …
February 28, 2018 - 6pm
This February, the Boneyard Bookworms will be discussing The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America’s Shining Women by Kate Moore. The incredible true story of the women who fought America&#…
Sunday, March 4th, 2018 - 2 to 4pm
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 4, 2018. Feel free to network …
Tuesday, March 6, 2018 - 6pm
Exploring Jewish perspectives on death, burial, bereavement, and the process of healing. This public lecture series will offer thoughtful and provocative Jewish wisdom and helpful guidelines in resp…
Saturday, March 24, 2018 - 10am
The 16th annual Egg Hunt will be held on March 24! We have once again decided to partner with Alex’s Lemonade Stand for this eggcelent event! Registration and pre-hunt activities begin at 10am.…
Thursday, March 29, 2018 - 6pm
This March, the Boneyard Bookworms will be discussing Another Brooklyn by Jacqueline Woodson. From the Free Library of Philadelphia: Young August is full of promise and hope when her fragmented fam…
Tuesday, April 10, 2018 - 6pm
Exploring Jewish perspectives on death, burial, bereavement, and the process of healing. This public lecture series will offer thoughtful and provocative Jewish wisdom and helpful guidelines in resp…
Thursday, April 19 - 6pm
Join us as we celebrate the arrival of spring, with an exploration and complimentary tasting of wines that perfectly pair with sunshine and spring flowers. Ava, your art entertainer, will guide yo…
Sunday, April 22 - 10am
Join our Arborist and Horticulture Specialist, Aaron Greenberg, for a tour of the Great Trees at West Laurel Hill’s Arboretum. Visit some of the giant oaks and weeping beeches that have been g…
Wednesday, April 25, 6-8pm
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; the…
Saturday, May 5, 2018 - 4:30 to 7pm
It’s time to get down and derby! Join us on Saturday, May 5th to see who will win the blanket of roses for our 6th Annual Kentucky Derby Party. Enjoy Derby-inspired cuisine and cocktails, live …
Tuesday, May 8, 2018 - 6pm
Exploring Jewish perspectives on death, burial, bereavement, and the process of healing. This public lecture series will offer thoughtful and provocative Jewish wisdom and helpful guidelines in resp…
Tuesday, June 12, 2018 - 6pm
Exploring Jewish perspectives on death, burial, bereavement, and the process of healing. This public lecture series will offer thoughtful and provocative Jewish wisdom and helpful guidelines in resp…
Saturday, June 23 - 1pm
Join West Laurel Hill and the Lower Merion Conservancy for the 4th annual It’s A Green Thing Sustainability Fair. Bike, walk, or scooter your way over to the Cynwyd Trail to support local sustai…
Thursday, June 28 - 6pm
On Thursday, June 28 from 6 to 8 p.m., we will be celebrating the official launch of The Laurels, West Laurel Hill’s Pet Services, Cemetery and Aquamation Center. Join us for our grand opening coc…
Thursday, August 30 - 6pm
The August Bookclub selection is The Butchering Art: Joseph Lister’s Quest to Transform the Grisly World of Victorian Medicine by Lindsey Fitzharris. From Amazon.com: In The Butchering Art, …
Thursday, September 6 - 6pm
Best Practice Forums are a series of workshops from the Sustainable Business Network that use member case studies to create meaningful opportunities to learn, connect, and build a better business. Wes…
Saturday, September 8 - 9:30am
It’s that time of year for our annual Woof, Wag, & Walk - our signature pet event! Join West Laurel Hill for a morning of entertainment for pets and parents alike! This year’s event will i…
Tuesday, September 18, 2018 - 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,…
Thursday, October 11 - 6:30 p.m.
From disease to disasters, there were many dangers to daily living in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Join us for an evening of intrigue as we tour the historic grounds of West Laurel Hill and he…
Saturday, October 13 - 5pm
Back by popular demand, Without A Cue Productions, LLC will be returning to our Conservatory to entertain guests with a new Murder Mystery - Murder at the Mardi Gras! Join us on Saturday, October 13th…
Saturday, October 20 - 8am
Join us on October 20th as we partner with MANNA for the annual RUN4URLIFE 5K. This event is great for the whole family to walk, run, or cheer! We will start the morning with a Trick or Treat Kids…
Friday, October 26 - 7 p.m.
Join us and our sister cemetery, Laurel Hill, for the 14th Annual Gravediggers’ Ball on Friday, October 26, 2018 from 7pm to 12am at the historic Masonic Temple in Center City, Philadelphia. Tick…
Sunday, November 4 - 11am
Join our Arborist and Horticulture Specialist on a brisk autumn walk through the peak fall colors of some of the great trees of West Laurel Hill Cemetery. From the dazzling reds of our Sugar Maple a…
Wednesday, November 7 - 6pm
Guests are invited to share in this special evening 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]…
Friday, November 9 - 6:30 p.m.
Join us for a one-of-a-kind dining experience with Balboa Catering this November. The Balboa team will be highlighting fall’s best fare and will be preparing a harvest-inspired, five-course di…
