Volunteer Opportunities
Boneyard Bookworms January Book Club
Thursday, January 30 - 6pm
Boneyard Bookworms meets once per month on the grounds of Laurel Hill or West Laurel Hill. There is no fee to join or attend, but registration for each session is required. To offer a unique perspecti…
Sitting with Grief within Meditation
Wednesday, February 5 - 6pm
Grief is a natural response to loss and when we allow ourselves to mourn, we can honor the pain that is felt and let go. Meditation is a wonderful and gentle tool in the process of mourning. Kirsten B…
The Great Backyard Bird Count 2020
Saturday, February 15 - 9am
The National Audubon Society’s annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is a free, fun and easy event that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of bird p…
Boneyard Bookworms February Bookclub
Thursday, February 27 - 6pm
Boneyard Bookworms meets once per month on the grounds of Laurel Hill or West Laurel Hill. There is no fee to join or attend, but registration for each session is required. To offer a unique perspecti…
Black History Month Walking Tour
Saturday, February 29 - 1pm
Every February, Americans commemorate and pay tribute to the achievements and central role of African Americans in shaping our history. This February, West Laurel Hill Cemetery will pay tribute to som…
Death Café
Wednesday, March 4 - 6pm
Death Café is a unique opportunity for members of the public to meet and discuss death over cake and coffee. This group-led discussion has no specific agenda and serves as a welcoming platform for in…
Duffy’s Cut Memorial Service
Sunday, March 8 - 2pm
This year marks the 8th Anniversary of the Duffy’s Cut Memorial Service. Join the Duffy’s Cut Project team and West Laurel Hill for this annual service on Sunday, March 8, 2020. Guests are enc…
Women’s Leader Tour - CANCELLED
Sunday, March 29 - 11am
We have made the unfortunate decision to cancel our Women’s Leader Tour due to the major health concerns of the Coronavirus. Please check back for updates as we hope to reschedule it for later …
18th Annual Egg Hunt - CANCELLED
Saturday, April 4 - 10am
We have made the unfortunate decision to cancel our Annual Egg Hunt fundraiser benefiting Alex’s Lemonade Stand due to the major health concerns of the Coronavirus. We look forward to holding it ne…
Voices of Grief - Screening & Discussion
Wednesday, April 22 - 6pm
Grief is universal, affecting everyone in our communities as we each face the challenges of life transitions in a culture that wants to look the other way. For those who have ever struggled in knowin…
Spring Migration Walk
Saturday, April 25 - 7:30am
Expert birder, Gregg Gorton, will lead participants on a bird walk through the beautiful grounds of West Laurel Hill Cemetery so we can watch and listen for migrants returning north to breed. We will …
Unsinkable to Unthinkable
Sunday, April 26 - 1pm
April 15, 1912. Newspapers across the globe spread the tragic news; the unsinkable Titanic, on her maiden voyage, had sunk. On that morning, the world tried to comprehend how such a fate could have cl…
Cinema in the Cemetery: The Philadelphia Story
Friday, May 8 - 8:30pm
Pack a picnic, gather some friends or a date, and enjoy an evening under the stars. As the sun sets over West Laurel Hill’s historic tombs, the grainy joys of the film experience will be brought to …
Beautiful Blooms Spring Arbor Tour
Sunday, May 10 - 10am
Join West Laurel Hill’s Arborist for a tour of the Great Trees at the cemetery’s certified Arboretum. Visit some of the giant oaks and weeping beeches that have been growing since the cemetery was…
Philly Goat Project Community Goat Walks
Wednesday, May 20 - 6pm
We’ve teamed up with the Philly Goat Project to offer free community walks for people of all ages on the 3rd Wednesday of the month throughout summer. Attendees will meet at our green burial s…
Philly Goat Project Community Goat Walks
Wednesday, June 17 - 6pm
We’ve teamed up with the Philly Goat Project to offer free community walks for people of all ages on the 3rd Wednesday of the month throughout summer. Attendees will meet at our green burial s…
Philly Goat Project Community Goat Walks
Wednesday, July 15 - 6pm
We’ve teamed up with the Philly Goat Project to offer free community walks for people of all ages on the 3rd Wednesday of the month throughout summer. Attendees will meet at our green burial s…
Philly Goat Project Community Goat Walks
Wednesday, August 19 - 6pm
We’ve teamed up with the Philly Goat Project to offer free community walks for people of all ages on the 3rd Wednesday of the month throughout summer. Attendees will meet at our green burial s…
Philly Goat Project Community Goat Walks
Wednesday, September 16 - 5:30pm
We’ve teamed up with the Philly Goat Project to offer free community walks for people of all ages on the 3rd Wednesday of the month throughout summer. Attendees will meet at our green burial s…