Historic Laurel Hill Cemetery will kill off its green Kelly Drive Hillside — in order to save it
Thousands of motorists, cyclists, runners, and rowers pass the historic Laurel Hill Cemetery in Philadelphia that rises 45 feet atop a steep slope overlooking Kelly Drive — the graveside monuments a…
BBH Women & Wealth Magazine: 22 Women to Watch in 2022
Brown Brothers Harriman lists 22 Women to Watch in their Women & Wealth Magazine.
Laurel Hill Receives Funding for Historic Gatehouse Renovations
Laurel Hill Cemetery has been awarded a $500,000 Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to support renovations to the historic gatehouse at Laurel Hill Cemetery.
Cemetery CEO - The Pennsylvania Gazette
Samantha Drake highlights our President and CEO, Nancy Goldenberg.
Things to Do for Valentine’s Day Weekend in Greater Philadelphia for 2022
Visit Philly includes Laurel Hill’s Valentines tours in a list of perfect activities for the holiday. Read the article here.
Walks for Outrunning Omicron
Irene Levy Baker lists the best walking spots in Philadelphia, including Laurel Hill. Read the article here.
Phillyfunguide’s Museum Store Holiday Gift Guide
Phillyfunguide’s 2021 Museum Store Holiday Gift Guide features the Laurel Hill Cemetery gift shop. View the guide here.
Snap a Pic: 8 Great Fall Photo Spots in Philly
Merritt McLaughlin of BillyPenn shared the best spots in Philly for fall photos, including Laurel Hill Cemetery. Read the article here.
The History Behind Laurel Hill Cemetery, America’s 2nd-oldest Burial Ground
This 6abc Localish piece on Laurel Hill Cemetery features interviews with Archives Coordinator Beth Savastana, Program Manager Mackenzie Knight-Fochs, and President & CEO Nancy Goldenberg. Watch the…
Respectful Light: Laurel Hill featured in arc magazine
Laurel Hill Cemetery was featured in the February/March 2021 issue of arc magazine, the leading international magazine in architectural lighting design. The article discusses The Lighting PracticeR…
Unique Valentine’s Day date ideas around the Delaware Valley
Irene Levy Baker, author of “100 Things To Do In Philadelphia Before You Die” shared with PHL17 Morning News the spots you won’t want to miss, including Laurel Hill Cemetery. Watch the video h…
Celebrating General George Meade’s Birthday in 2020
Photo Gallery by Monica Herndon, The Philadelphia Inquirer Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, dedicated supporters of General George Gordon Meade safely gathered to celebrate his birthday on December 31s…
“A Chat With” Nancy Goldenberg
Nancy Goldenberg, President & CEO of Laurel Hill Cemetery and West Laurel Hill Cemetery & Funeral Home sat down with CBS3’s Jessica Kartalija to discuss all things cemeteries in this October segment…
Laurel Hill: Best of Philly 2020 “Thing We’ll Never Take For Granted Again”
Laurel Hill wins Best of Philly 2020
President & CEO Awarded ASLA Honorary Membership
We are proud to share that our President & CEO, Nancy Goldenberg, has been awarded Honorary Membership from the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA). Honorary Membership is among the greate…
Graveyards as green getaways
June 3, 2020, Words by Allison C Meier and photography by Jack Seikaly Out-of-town cemeteries were originally designed partly to provide peaceful green spaces for city dwellers to seek rest and refle…
Let There Be Light
June 2020, by Patti Martin Bartsche While Laurel Hill Cemetery has been a part of the fabric of Philadelphia since its founding in 1836, the 78-acre cemetery has long been, in some respects, a hidden…
7 Historic Philly Cemeteries Where You Can Walk and Headstone Hunt
May 13, 2020 by Claire Sasko “Sure, cemeteries haven’t always been regarded as the most uplifting of places. But when getting outside while maintaining social distancing is increasingly chall…
The New Normal: Challenges Faced by Cemetery Administrators Webinar
Our President & CEO, Nancy Goldenberg, participated on a virtual panel discussion about cemeteries in the time of COVID-19 on Thursday, May 7th. The session covered “The New Normal: Challenges Faced…
The Connection Spring Newsletter
The Connection, the official newsletter of Laurel Hill Cemetery and West Laurel Hill Cemetery & Funeral Home, provides updates and information on our entire organization. Read the latest issue of ou…
Cemeteries see surge in visitors as people maintain social distancing amid coronavirus pandemic: ‘We need to get outside’
April 8, 2020 by Kristyn Martin As cemeteries across the nation close their gates due to the coronavirus pandemic, some urban graveyards remain open, even extending their hours, to accommodate a sur…
The history of Laurel Hill shines brighter with new improvements
February 23, 2020, by Madeline Presland Lighting makes a huge difference for any landmark or tourist attraction. For Laurel Hill, new lighting is a huge step for Philly’s beloved historic cemetery …
Lighting up the dead: Historic Laurel Hill takes on a new glow
February 13, 2020, by Peter Crimmins More than 30,000 cars zip by on Kelly Drive alongside the Schuylkill River every day, according to Nancy Goldenberg, president and CEO of the Laurel Hill Cemetery…
2 historic Philadelphia-area cemeteries host citizen’s science walk for birds
February 13, 2020, by Molly Daly PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — On Saturday morning, Laurel Hill and West Laurel Hill cemeteries will team up with birding experts for the Great Backyard Bird Count,…