News02/09/12Cemetery Hosts "Sweet Sunday"West Laurel Hill CemeterySarah J. Perthes Those who weren't besotted by the Super Bowl before it started enjoyed a unique visit to West Laurel Hill Cemetery this past Sunday at the third annual "Chocolate, Candy & Cough Drops" event. Ryan Berley, co-proprietor ... Read More 02/07/12Meet-the-Author Month HeldWest Laurel Hill CemeterySarah J. Perthes.JPG) Boneyard Bookworms, a book club of Laurel Hill and West Laurel Hill Cemeteries, recently hosted a Meet-the-Author event at the Conservatory on the grounds of the Cemetery. Lauren Jodi Van Scoy, MD, author of Do Not ... Read More 02/03/12Cemetery and Historical Society Replace Historic Mile MarkerWest Laurel Hill CemeterySarah J. Perthes West Laurel Hill Cemetery, together with The Lower Merion Historical Society, recently replaced the damaged c. 1790's Milestone 5 marker on Lancaster Avenue opposite the entrance to Lankenau Hospital. The milestones ... Read More 02/02/12Celebrating Our New Funeral DirectorSarah J. Perthes Bringhurst Funeral Home at West Laurel Hill Cemetery proudly introduced our new funeral director during a celebration at the Conservatory last evening. Alexander L. "Pete" Hoskins, President & CEO, made the formal ... Read More 02/02/12Sweet Sunday Returns to CemeteryWest Laurel Hill CemeterySarah J. Perthes Don't let Super Bowl Sunday supersede this Cemetery's "Sweet Sunday"! There's plenty of time for both so grab your tickets now for this fun February event that's fast becoming a West Laurel Hill tradition. Join the ... Read More 01/13/12Today on TODAYWest Laurel Hill CemeterySarah J. Perthes What do the TODAY show and West Laurel Hill Cemetery have in common? Why Dave Garroway, of course! The TODAY show is celebrating their 60th Anniversary and today played tribute to their current and former hosts ... Read More 01/12/12Day of Service at Cynwyd Heritage TrailWest Laurel Hill CemeterySarah J. Perthes Looking for an opportunity to make a difference in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day? Check out the Third Annual MLK, Jr. Volunteer Day of Service for the Cynwyd Heritage Trail on Monday, January 16th at the ... Read More 01/09/12Ringing in the New Year in Retirement!West Laurel Hill CemeterySarah J. Perthes.jpg) Operations Manager Joseph J. Direso, Jr. is ringing in the New Year in much-deserved retirement after forty-three years of dedicated service to Laurel Hill and West Laurel Hill Cemetery Companies. For you young folks ... Read More 01/03/12In Memoriam Alvin "Al" L. Richardson, our beloved Crematory Operator, Groundskeeper, and devoted custodian of the Chapel of Peace for fifteen years passed away late last month. Over the years Al came to know our visitors to the ... Read More 12/19/11Employees Participate in The Salvation Army Angel Tree ProgramWest Laurel Hill CemeterySarah J. Perthes For the sixth consecutive year West Laurel Hill Cemetery employees participated in The Salvation Army Angel Tree Program. The Program ensures registered "Angels", who must meet the federal minimum poverty guidelines to ... Read More 11/28/11Holiday Decorations AvailableWest Laurel Hill Cemetery Natural, decorated wreaths in a variety of sizes and cut flowers and poinsettias suitable for crypts and niches are now available for purchase. Orders MUST be placed by December 19th to guarantee placement. Guaranteed ... Read More |