Sometimes, you discover a place that is like a TARDIS. Meaning: It's bigger on the inside. It…read morealso has elements of time travel, in that there are final resting places of historical importance, and also that visiting them takes you back in time, visiting gravestones that were created hundreds of years ago. West Laurel Hill is one of those places. This cemetery should not be confused with the more prominent Laurel Hill Cemetery, located across the Schuykill river. When you come upon. West Laurel Hill, it looks like it's a modest cemetery. As you explore, it seems to unfold, more and more and more. This is true no matter which entrance you use. One of the most historical graves is also a monument to the 57 Irish Immigrants who perished at Duffy's Cut. They were all hired in unscrupulous ways to build railroad tracks. They were murdered and buried in a mass grave near Malvern...almost forgotten, until their remains were found. Some of the remains were moved to West Laurel Hill where they rest with a monument to all. Every year there is a ceremony remembering these unfortunate souls. This was why Lion and I first visited, to participate in this cemetery. Since it was a beautiful spring day, we decided to walk some of the paths, where we quickly realized just how much there was. We'll surely return again and again to this beautiful, serene place to visit. Highly recommend.

I would highly recommend West Laurel Hill. Everyone we had contact with was kind, attentive and…read morevery professional. Everything was taken care starting the moment we arrived until the last of us left the lovely luncheon. This was one of the most difficult days of my life and I can't thank them enough for making it run smoothly. Everyone who attended remarked what a lovely place which made me believe I made the best choice for our family. Thank you one and all.

After my latest experience with this funeral home, I felt I had to write a review…read more My father's cemation service was Feb 5, 2015. We paid for the urn, the niche as well as the processing fee to open and close the niche after urn placement. My brother and I attempted to visit our father on Father's day June 21, 2015 and to our dismay, we could not find our father. This baffled us because we had paid everything in full. We contact the furneral home office on Father's Day but they had gone for the day. The answering service was able to reach Kevin McCormick, who we spoke to back in February to make urn/niche arrangements. He did not remember us but said that he'd look into the matter the next day. It started to get later in the day (and seeing how they close at 2pm), I faxed a copy of the invoice where we paid for all services upfront along with a note advising our father was not in the memorial in the niche we paid for. At 3:43pm, Kevin calls advising the urn was not placed in the niche because he was waiting to hear back from my brother on scheduling the urn ceremony and to sign a permit??? My brother and I indicated we did not need an urn ceremy and urn shoudl be placed in the niche. Kevin advised his notes did not reflect that. So guests who are greiving from a death should check his notes to ensure he's writing down the correct information? After further questions to Kevin about this "urn scheduling" i was told that the urn scheduling can only be done during the week between 9 and 2pm as thats what we paid for and they need 2 days notice. When was that communicated back in February? Nope because we told Kevin that we did not want an urn ceremony. My issue: Where was the follow up from the funeral home to my brother or myself about this "urn scheduling" especially since full payment was made and all services were not rendered? Here we are some 4+ months later and now we're told about scheduling an urn ceremony??? I feel like Kevin McCormick was not empathetic about what has occurred (or what did not occur). It's really sad when people are not accountable for their failed actions and then make you think it's your fault.

From the owner: Available 24 hours a day Discounts Available for Veterans,…read moreFirst Responders and West Laurel Hill and Laurel Hill Cemetery property owners. Serving All Faiths Reception Area for After Service Gatherings Personal Attention to Every Detail Experienced, Caring and Professional Staff will help your family create a personalized service for your loved one.

Lambie Funeral Home was so warm and kind during such a difficult time, David was so professional…read moreand made the arrangements which were perfect. My family is so thankful for everything, Lambie Funeral home provided such wonderful service, we would like to say Thank You for all your Love and kindness. The embroidery was incredible and so appreciated. We the Sermarini Family Thank You , Andrew and Patricia Sermarini

Lambie Funeral home is professional and personal. Their attention to all the minute details let's…read morethe family let go of the planning and concentrate on their loss. The Lambies have knowledge and experience that will put you at ease. Entrusting Lambie with our mother's final care and services was the best decision

I don't usually write reviews at all but I have been so moved by this funeral home and their…read morecompassion and services. In February 2022 I came to them for a cremation when my mother died. John was so very gentle with me. Everything went so easily and smoothly. I felt in very capable and kind hands. Within a day or two, after I had made the arrangements and left, John contacted me because I had left a ring on my mother's finger, and he asked me if I wanted it. Also, my requests around the ashes were a bit unusual and he was able to make sure everything I wished for was accomplished. Now, a year later, I have received a lovely card recognizing the one year anniversary of my loss. I am so touched this funeral home's sensitivity and kindness. I can't recommend them enough!

From the owner: Most of us are not prepared to plan and carry out a funeral ceremony for someone we love. And so…read moremuch of the information available on this critically important subject fails to focus on what is most important: having a personalized, meaningful funeral that helps families and friends begin the healing process of mourning after the death of someone we love.

This family owned funeral home handled my mother's final services. Starting with being the ONLY…read morefurneral home willing to go out Friday night during a blizzard to pick up my mother, the entire experience was kind, compassionate understanding and very professional. The owners were willing to work with me in putting together a service that kept in line to my mother's few wishes and within a budget I could work with. They also honored a very important last minute request and were nothing but caring and respectful. Thank you for taking care of my mother and making a horrible situation more manageable. Rita

I would not recommend doing business with this funeral home. Everything I was told in the beginning…read moreended up being a lie. It took almost a month to get 1 death certificate and another month to get the rest of the death certificates and when I did it wasn't the amount I was told I would get. The mother doesn't know how to seperate her personal problems from her business dealings. They only care about getting paid, not about your feelings in dealing with laying a loved one to rest. The worst experience in my life!

Mr. Ivan cared for my sister 4yrs ago and mother 2 months ago. I've had great interactions with him…read moreand his staff. professionalism was top tier. I knew what I wanted. told and he delivered. Thank you Mr. Ivan. I pray I don't see you know time soon.

Thoughtful professional great service dmand reasonable price the chapel had a beautiful serenity to…read moreit

As we were wrapping up our day and driving home, we passed by the entrance of Laurel Hill Cemetery…read moreand my sister suggested we pull in because she had heard a lot about its beauty. The cemetery is absolutely sprawling and seems to have no obvious borders defining where it begins and ends. I loved taking in the sights of the intricate an ornate grave markers, but also of the wildlife that meander around Laurel Hill Cemetery. I would definitely be interested in returning during a future visit and even taking a tour to learn more about the cemetery's origins and history.

So this is my first cemetery review! I cannot say I would normally add this to my list of places to…read morecheck out. But, considering the view, the amount of historical individuals taking residence here, and the movie funeral scenes (Rocky Balboa, Creed, Transformers, etc.)...I say if you're in the area, it's a must see! Check their site for events.

Completely FRAUDULENT. Helen Waite fraudulently told me that she cremated my mother's body, (after…read morestealing all of my mother's body,( THEN Ms Waite LIED falsely alleging that she BURIED my mother's BODY, next to my deceased body! As everyone knows, one can NOT BURY a CREMATED BODY, and then BURY that CREMATED BODY! = Ms. Waite also lied telling me that she was burying my deceased mother's urn, which belonged to me, IF it existed. Alsio Ms. Waite stole my deceased expensive cell phone, and when I asked her about it, she falsely the alleged that she would return it to me "next time" yet since she and I were already speaking face-to-face, there was NO reason she didn't have it THEN, and I haven't heard back from her since! Additionally, Ms, Waite had NO receipts, nor ANY other evidence that there was any funeral. Worsely, since my deceased mom retired from the City of Philadelphia, Ms. Waite's Funeral Home was paid for all Funeral Services and the Funeral Home, she also scammed me out of $7,452, from my beneficiary funds!

This place is an absolute joke. I wish I could give them negative stars. I've never been to a…read morefuneral home this antiquated and unkept. The owner, Ms Waite, lies to your face and is extremely unprofessional. My father was brought here against my will and they did not properly treat his body and his body was not properly stored. When I finally got him moved his body had a smell bc of improper storing. I wouldn't take a dead rat I found on the street to this establishment. If you have a loved one who passed away Do Not take them here.

I was working on my brother's grave the other day. being a senior citizen I was struggling to dig…read moreup the weeds. As I was working one of your employees seen me struggling and asked if he could help. He said his name was Diver, and I quickly said yes. he said he had a grave to finish, but would come back later and work on the grave. We exchanged phone numbers and he said he would send me a picture of it finished. much to my surprise I got 3 photos. Diver not only took care of my brother's grave, he also cleaned up my Mom and Dad's grave as well as my Aunt and Uncles grave. I want you to know your employee Diver went above and beyond anything I expected. It's nice to know some companies have employees who actually care about their customers. Thank you!! Scott

Westminster Cemetery- I want to thank Kathleen, Diver, Joe, Tim and Ken. It was comforting knowing…read moreall of you provided teamwork to our requests. From purchasing our grave spaces to making sure our family stone was installed in time for the burial. It was comforting to see everything was carried out to our requests/needs especially coming in from out of state, thanks to you all. Debra Din