SL_Laurel Hill Profile_0423FINAL.qxp_Layout 1 4 / 28 / 23 3 : 18 PM Page 2 sites for many well - known people , from a then a Muslim or Buddhist service . Because signer of the Declaration of Independence wedo all of those on a consistent basis , we to Civil War generals to more than a dozen actually sometimes know more about the mayors , along with notable architects , artists , traditions than the people coming in for scientists , academics , and authors . arrangements . ” Goldenberg , a longtime city planner with Cremationhas been on the rise nationally . a focus on outdoor green spaces , came on Goldenberg says more than 50 percent of board in 2018 and has sought to uphold the Laurel Hill clients take advantage of the cre - three pillars that form the foundation of matorium , along with scattering and reflection Laurel Hill : providing eternal rest for family areas on the property . Laurel Hill offers a members , friends , and even beloved pets ; wide selection of uniquely crafted urns to giving the public opportunities for recreation , hold ashes , such as metal , wood ( some from everyday enjoyment of the space to locally sourced ) , and glass ( some from re - special guided tours ; and providing civic cycled glass ) . Green burial is also on the value in the form of environmental , social , rise , and Laurel Hill offers options at both of and economic benefits . its cemeteries , along with biodegradable “ We are much more than a cemetery , ” urns for those who are cremated . Goldenberg says . “ We consider ourselves to It is helpful when such decisions are be an outdoor sculpture garden , a history madeahead of time . Goldenberg and Quigley museum , an arboretum , and a library — both recommend using Laurel Hill’s pre - every one of our monuments tells a story planning program so that someone’s exact about who is buried there and their connec - wishes can be carried out when they pass , tions to the area , and they’re all fascinating . ” easing the burden on the family . All of those pieces add up to make “ If you pay for it in advance you can Laurel Hill a truly special place . Having an lock in today’s prices , but even if you can’t on - premises funeral home is yet another afford it , at least you’ve gone through the unique aspect . Just as the cemeteries serve processand made all the decisions , ” Quigley We always want families all funeral homes , those who use the services says . “ So if you were to die suddenly and “ of Laurel Hill Funeral Home do not have to your kids or spouse had to come in , they to have the experience of bury their loved ones there , although they know that we’ve had the conversation and memorializing their loved often choose to do so . that you have a plan . ” Patricia Quigley , licensed funeral home Forgeneration after generation , the plan one in a way that is director and supervisor at Laurel Hill , leads formany has involved Laurel Hill . Goldenberg a team that includes two other funeral di - says the team will never stop striving to pro - memorable and satisfying . ” rectors , Tasha Dugan and Andre Ingram . videthe attentiveness for which it has become — Patricia Quigley , Laurel Hill Theyare able to form meaningful connections known . with grieving families and walk them through “ The quality of our staff is top notch , ” the process , explaining options such as tra - families to have the experience of memori - she adds . “ Everyone exudes the pride and ditional burial , onsite cremation , and green alizing their loved one in a way that is mem - the compassion , the empathy and respect services , among others . orableand satisfying . It’s a great opportunity that our families and visitors deserve . We “ A lot of people become funeral directors for people to receive the love and support engage in active listening — every family is because their family owned a funeral home , of their family and friends , and it’s a great different and there’s a special bond that is but none of us have come to it that way , ” opportunity to talk about their person . ” built between our staff and families . We’re ? Quigleysays . “ We all feel like it was a calling . Given the diversity of the surrounding soproud of that . ” I think the biggest thing we provide is com - area , Laurel Hill can accommodate special passion and empathy , and we always want requests pertaining to religious or cultural needs . They can also complete the Laurel Hill D paperwork for military honors that laurelhillphl.com Quigley says always end up being Laurel Hill West and wonderful services . No matter the Laurel Hill Funeral Home circumstance , the team strives to go 225 Belmont Ave . above and beyond to personalize a funeral . Bala Cynwyd , PA 19004 “ Since we’re regionally located ( 610 ) 668 - 9900 and the cemetery has an onsite cre - Laurel Hill East matory , we end up serving many 3822 Ridge Ave . different faiths , cultures , and races , ” Philadelphia , PA 19132 Quigley says . “ One day it might be a For families whose loved ones are cremated , Laurel Hill offers a wide selection of uniquely crafted urns to hold Catholic service , and the next is a ( 215 ) 228 - 8200 ashes , including metal , wood , and glass options . Jewish service , then a Sikh service , SUBURBANLIFEMAGAZINE.COM VOLUME 14 ISSUE 8 | 71