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Friends of Laurel Hill and West Laurel Hill Cemeteries

Also called: Friends of Laurel Hill

A nonprofit that helps look after two historic cemeteries, Laurel Hill in Philadelphia and West Laurel Hill in Bala Cynwyd. Volunteers help restore monuments and grounds, and the group runs tours and events.

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What they do

Volunteers help with events, tour guiding, archive and records work, arboretum plantings and special projects. Volunteers must be 18 or older, and students can arrange internships.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone
Who is there
All ages

When and where

Grounds open 7 am to 7 pm from spring through fall, and 7 am to 5 pm in winter. Volunteers pick the days and mornings or afternoons they can come, and the page lists no set shifts.

Days
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Times
Daytime

Laurel Hill Cemetery (East)

Address
3822 Ridge Ave
Part of the city
North

West Laurel Hill Cemetery

Meets outside the city and serves Philadelphia.

Address
225 Belmont Ave, Bala Cynwyd

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: Start the online volunteer application at laurelhillphl.com/support/volunteer, or email volunteers@laurelhillphl.com to join the list for events and planting days..

Check with the group before you show up. You need to sign up first.

What to expect

The application asks which areas interest you, such as tour guiding, archives, events or planting, and which days and times you can come. For a first look, walk the grounds during gate hours or join one of the dated public tours on the tours page. The page does not mention an orientation, so ask what a new volunteer is trained to do.

Tips for your first visit

  • Check gate hours first: 7 am to 7 pm from spring through fall, and 7 am to 5 pm in winter.
  • Laurel Hill East is in Philadelphia at 3822 Ridge Ave, and West Laurel Hill is in Bala Cynwyd, so confirm which cemetery a tour or event is at.
  • The free audio tour app covers Laurel Hill East and lets you plan a walk on your own.
  • Questions about tours go to tours@laurelhillphl.com or 215.228.8200.

Newcomer welcome

Takes some effort for newcomers (2 out of 5). Why we say this: Volunteering needs an online application with a membership step, and the page describes no beginner program. Visitors can walk the grounds free, so a first visit needs no application..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Free. Grounds admission is free every day. Friends memberships start at $25 a year for ages 21 to 40, or $50 a year for one person. Private tours are paid, and the tours page lists no public tour price.
How often
An ongoing role

Access and languages

Wheelchair access
We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
Languages spoken
We do not know yet which languages are spoken.

Requirements

We found no special requirements. Ask the group if you are not sure.

How to reach them

We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.

Sources and last check

Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.

Last seen active
October 2026 (See the evidence)
Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Active
Our confidence in this listing
High

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