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Presenter outlines Laurel Hill's mission and sustainability work to Lower Merion
Summary
A Laurel Hill presenter described the cemetery's 265-acre footprint, historical designations, public programs and three-part mission (eternal rest, recreation, civic value), and highlighted ongoing sustainability efforts including green burials and stormwater systems.
The presenter, representing Laurel Hill, told Lower Merion partners that "Laurel Hill is actually 265 acres on both sides of the river," and framed the organization's work around three pillars: eternal rest, public recreation, and civic value.
The presenter described the two cemetery sites as historically significant: Laurel Hill East became a National Historic Landmark in 1998 and the west side was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. The presenter emphasized that the cemeteries combine burial services and a publicly accessible arboretum with educational programming and volunteer partnerships that support stewardship and community benefit.
