Laurel Hill

03/26/2026

It’s the Phillies home opener today! In honor of this exciting day for our city, we’re recognizing two of our permanent residents who made notable contributions to America’s pastime. ⚾️

For our die-hard Phillies fans, we could not celebrate opening day without mentioning the late, great Harry Kalas (1936-2009). The legendary Hall of Fame Sports Broadcaster did play-by-play radio and over 6,000 television broadcasts for the Philadelphia Phillies from 1971 until his death in 2009. His gravesite at Laurel Hill East is marked by a large microphone monument, sod from Citizens Bank Park, and seats from Veterans Stadium.

William Henry (Harry) Wright (1835-1895) may not be a household name today, but he was a living legend for several decades during the 19th century and was one of the most important contributors to 19th century baseball. Wright is widely revered as the "Father of Professional Baseball" as engraved on his monument under a life-sized bronze statue.

03/20/2026

Among the first flowers to bloom in late winter/early spring, Crocuses are powerful symbols of rebirth, hope, and new beginnings. They are also the ultimate alarm clock of nature, signaling that winter is over and spring has arrived. 🌱🪻🏵

Happy Spring Equinox!

03/17/2026

03/12/2026

03/08/2026

⚠️New gate hours⚠️
Our gate hours have officially been extended with the start of Daylight Savings Time! You can now enjoy our grounds and visit your loved ones between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. daily ☀️

02/27/2026

Have you talked about what you want for your end-of-life plans, but it became too overwhelming to make decisions?

Our upcoming pre-planning lunch and learn is the perfect opportunity to reconsider your plans. On Thursday, March 12th, we’re hosting a free pre-planning lunch and learn to ease you into the conversation.

During this informative session, you will have the chance to learn about advance funeral planning options and how these decisions can help your loved ones at a time of loss. You will also learn how to avoid mistakes families sometimes make during times of grief. With the knowledge you gain, you can make decisions you feel good about today and bring peace to your family when they need it most.

RSVP here: https://tinyurl.com/preplanll

02/22/2026

⚠️ Our offices will be closed on Monday, February 23rd due to the snowstorm. ⚠️ The cemetery will remain open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Stay safe! ❄️

02/05/2026

Over the holidays, we asked our community for help and you delivered! Thank you to those who generously donated pet food, treats, enrichment toys, and other shelter supplies for Women's Animal Center's pet pantry! These items will be distributed to pet parents in need through the Center’s community pantry. 🐾🧡

To learn more about the amazing work Women's Animal Center does and how you can support, check out their social media or visit www.womensanimalcenter.org.

01/21/2026

As a fellow historic cemetery within the Philadelphia region, we are saddened to hear the news about our friends and neighbors at Mount Moriah Cemetery & Arboretum.

Mount Moriah is reliant on volunteers alone to maintain and protect the cemetery. We hope that you will support them as they raise funds to address the recent events. To contribute, click here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-the-friends-of-mount-moriah-cemetery
Image 1 credit: Map of Mount Moriah circa 1872 - Mount Moriah
Image 2 credit: Al Wilson

01/13/2026

In our Winter issue of The Connection, in recognition of American Heart Month you'll read about two permanent residents who made groundbreaking advancements for heart health; you’ll learn how we determine the ages of our living trees through a process called tree-coring; and you’ll come to appreciate the importance of pre-planning.

Plus, we say goodbye to a couple of long-term Friends of Laurel Hill board members and hello to a few new ones! Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/y2p5aw6r

01/02/2026

Looking to get rid of your Christmas tree? We can help! We've partnered with the Philly Goat Project once again for their annual Tree-cycle event. Bring your tree to Laurel Hill West and the goats will handle the rest. No tree? No problem. You can still meet the goats and join the fun! Learn more: https://laurelhillphl.com/events/partner-events/ 🐐🌲

12/24/2025

Our offices will be closing at 1 p.m. today and will remain closed tomorrow for the Christmas holiday.

To those who celebrate, we wish you a joyous and merry Christmas!