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Established on the Schuylkill River in 1852, Philadelphia’s Pencoyd Iron Works was a global leader in structural steel, engineering, design, and wrought iron for more than eight decades. Innovative …
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is a period for the duration of the month of May for recognizing the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans. I…
This article was written and submitted by Craig Meadows. As people get older, they may need assistance with everyday chores like cleaning. Illnesses that come with age may contribute to such so-calle…
This article was written and submitted by Craig Meadows. Being diagnosed with a terminal illness can leave you and your loved ones in shock. You may not know what to do next, and that’s completely …
Did you know that many grave markers of the 19th and early 20th century featured intricate carvings in stone of various plants and flowers? Also, each plant or flower had a specific symbolic meaning. …
Our beekeeper, Susan, was hard at work this summer trying to build up the hives so they will be ready to explode with growth and honey next spring! Although in one location, all three hives behaved d…
Article by Sara Bailey of www.TheWidow.net. When a senior loses their spouse, there are myriad financial matters that need attending. This is tough on its own, but making it even harder is the fact t…
Article by Sara Bailey of www.TheWidow.net. Grief can affect us on many levels, including sleep. While exercise and decompressing activities are often useful for helping us fall asleep, when our regu…
Losing someone you love means life changes completely.For some people, making a new start is part of the healing process.If you decide a change of scenery is in order, take this advice for making the …
BALA CYNWYD - June 2018 - West Laurel Hill Cemetery has proudly served families for nearly two centuries. This June, West Laurel Hill Cemetery is pleased to announce the opportunity to serve pets in…
West Laurel Hill’s Nature’s Sanctuary Awarded SITES Gold for Achievement in Landscape Sustainability Today, West Laurel Hill announced Nature’s Sanctuary was awarded Gold under the Sustainable …
Losing a spouse is devastating for people of any age. The pain is even worse when the surviving partner is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. But, before you can help a person with Alzheimer’s ph…
Today is International Women’s Day and we have some fascinating women who have been laid to rest here at West Laurel Hill. These women have paved the way for many social, economic, cultural and poli…
If you’ve lost a loved one, bearing witness can help with the grieving process. Bearing witness is a term that describes sharing a story or experience in a way that honors the deceased person’s li…
West Laurel Hill and Laurel Hill Boards Appoint Nancy Goldenberg as New President and CEO BALA CYNWYD, PA – January 2018 – West Laurel Hill Cemetery & Funeral Home and Laurel Hill Cemetery ar…
Throughout the years our land shifts ever-so-slightly, causing headstones to sink below the surface of the ground or become crooked due to erosion. We have recently started our grave restoration proje…
Nature’s Sanctuary, West Laurel Hill’s green burial section, went through a restoration with the help of Adam Supplee, our landscape architect from Alta Planning + Design. After a full ye…
Thanks for visiting West Laurel Hill’s new blog, Graveside Chat! On this blog we will be sharing more on what we do, including behind the scenes features, famous notables, news and more. …
