Laurel Hill Cemetery

We continue to celebrate our history in new and creative ways, while developing new programming and reinvigorating our commitment to the communities we serve. As two of America’s most historic garden cemeteries and a premier funeral home, we help people grieve and honor the departed, while offering a serene, welcoming space for all to enjoy natural and sculpted beauty, learn shared civic history, celebrate milestones, engage in dialogue, and create connections. By 1836, cities along the eastern seaboard were expanding rapidly. As the nation’s living populace grew, so too did its dead. Burial grounds were often paved over or removed to clear land for roads and buildings. Laurel Hill East Cemetery, founded in 1836, offered families an alternative for burial, reflecting changing attitudes towards death. America’s rural cemetery movement was born, with Laurel Hill at its forefront.Laurel Hill East, founded in 1836, and Laurel Hill West in 1869 respectively, offered families at the time an alternative for burial — reflecting changing attitudes towards death.

Laurel Hill Cemetery

Overview

Laurel Hill offers a truly unique and historically rich venue for a wide range of events, from intimate memorial services to vibrant celebrations. The beautiful, historic cemeteries provide an unconventional yet captivating backdrop for gatherings including weddings, reunions, birthday parties, corporate events, and private receptions. It’s a wonderful, unconventional event space option. With three indoor spaces at Laurel Hill West, a small indoor area at Laurel Hill East, and extensive outdoor grounds at both locations, they offer versatile event options set against a backdrop of stunning art, architecture, and horticulture. 

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