Laurel Hill

09/02/2026

We invite you to join us in marking the 25th anniversary of a defining moment in our nation’s history. 🇺🇸

Join us at noon on Friday, September 11th at Laurel Hill West for a solemn and community-focused memorial service marking the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001. Set against the peaceful and historic backdrop of our sacred grounds, this gathering offers a dedicated space for neighbors, families, and veterans to come together in shared remembrance of the lives lost and the enduring spirit of resilience that followed.

This event is free and open to the public. For more information and to RSVP, visit www.laurelhillphl.com/911-25th/

08/04/2026

We are thrilled to announce that the Laurel Hill Gatehouse Exterior Rehabilitation project has received the prestigious Construction–Restoration Award from Preservation Pennsylvania. 🏆

This honor recognizes the exceptional woodworking, masonry conservation, and monumental restoration of the landmark 1836 cast-iron entrance gates. Many thanks to all of our partners and contractors who have helped us achieve this feat. We are incredibly proud to see this vital piece of our history restored and recognized for future generations!

07/30/2026

WE ARE HIRING!🪦🏛

Laurel Hill is looking for two full-time Grounds Maintenance employees to join our dedicated team. If you love working outdoors, take pride in keeping historic landscapes beautiful, and want to be part of a unique community treasure, we want to hear from you!

*What you'll do:
> Burial setups & grave digging assistance
> Monument cleaning, installation, and restoration
> General landscaping & event support
> Snow removal

*What you need:
> 1+ year of landscaping, grounds, or masonry experience
> Ability to lift 50 lbs & work outdoors in all weather
> Valid driver’s license & strong work ethic
> Machinery/backhoe experience is a plus!

We offer an excellent compensation package with full benefits and weekend overtime opportunities.

Apply today to help us preserve and care for these sacred spaces. Click the link in our bio to view the full job description and submit your application: https://laurelhillphl.com/about/careers/

07/23/2026

07/21/2026

How do our identities shape how we grieve? The Guardian explores the vital rise of specialized death salons for communities of color and LGBTQ+ individuals. Discover how death doulas are building safe, inclusive spaces to process mortality—including a close look at the work happening right here at Laurel Hill.

Death salons are spaces that allow free-flowing conversations about mortality and are becoming more popular around the country

07/06/2026

🚂💨Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 made its highly anticipated journey along the Schuylkill River, putting on quite a show as it prepared for wyeing at the Laurel Hill CSX junction last week. Thousands of dedicated railfans and curious locals lined the nearby trails, bridges, and overlooks, braving the intense summer heat just to feel the ground shake and hear that legendary, full-throated whistle echo through the city.

Whether you caught a glimpse of this 1.2-million-pound engineering marvel rolling past Laurel Hill East or saw it up close during its holiday display at the Navy Yard, it was truly a once-in-a-generation American moment.

Tag us in the photos you took of your experience at Laurel Hill!

07/04/2026

Today, we celebrate Independence Day by looking back at the incredible legacies resting right here at Laurel Hill. Our grounds are the final resting place for numerous Revolutionary War heroes, signers of the Declaration of Independence, and early American patriots who shaped the nation we celebrate today. 🇺🇸

As you enjoy your barbecues and fireworks, take a moment to remember the diverse stories and sacrifices that built our history.

Our gates are open today for quiet reflection, peaceful walks, and historic discovery. Come stroll through history and pay tribute to America's founders.

Happy Fourth of July from all of us at Laurel Hill! 🏛️✨🎆

06/24/2026

People are completely changing how they think about death, mortality, and the great beyond. Laurel Hill is proud to be leading the charge in this shift toward "death positivity." Our very own Patricia Quigley, supervisor of Laurel Hill Funeral Home, highlights how our historic cemetery connects the community to mortality through unique programming.

A golf ball. A diamond. A coral reef off the coast. When it comes to death, everyone these days is thinking outside the box.

06/23/2026

Big things were happening at Laurel Hill this winter!🎬

We’re thrilled to share that the cemetery was chosen as a filming location for the upcoming film “Vivien & The Florist” directed by Nick Sandow featuring actors Carla Gugino and Matthew Modine. It was a blast hosting the cast and crew and seeing our grounds transformed into a movie set. Stay tuned for a glimpse of us on the big screen! 🍿✨
Jayce Bartok Lauren Hale Rieckhoff

06/04/2026

We are thrilled to announce our Gatehouse Rehabilitation project won a Grand Jury Award at last night’s Preservation Achievement Awards ceremony, hosted by the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia.

These enhancements safeguard the cemetery’s last original building designed by John Notman and preserve a vital piece of Philadelphia’s architectural history. This striking building stands proudly as a community anchor and a welcoming presence for all visitors!

Congratulations to the other winners. We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who worked on this monumental project, and thank you to the Preservation Alliance for this incredible honor!