The grounds at Roxborough Church Cemetery in Philadelphia were overdue for a mowing during my visit. Though the cemetery appears full, I did see a recent burial there.

William Penn Cemetery, located in the Somerton section of Northeast Philadelphia, is a large, well-maintained cemetery that was established in 1855. They continue to have burial space available.

All Saints' Episcopal Church in the Torresdale section of Philadelphia has nice, well-cared-for cemetery grounds. It appears they still have burial space left.

Pennepack Baptist Church Cemetery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania had its first burial in 1692. This is the oldest baptist church Pennsylvania.

St. Luke's Memorial Episcopal Church Cemetery, located in the Bustleton section of Northeast Philadelphia, has a small, well-maintained cemetery behind the church. (See photos…)

Palmer Cemetery in the Fishtown section of Philadelphia is in a pleasant, quiet neighborhood. The cemetery was established in the 1700’s, and it is relying on donations to keep the cemetery maintenance going.

St. Anne’s Church Cemetery in the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia is closed off with no easy access. It is a very old cemetery that probably is no longer active.

St. James United Methodist Church on Tabor Street in Philadelphia has some burials in the front yard, but the bulk of the cemetery is behind the church, and it is an overgrown mess back there.

Hood Cemetery in the Germantown section of Philadelphia is named after the man who donated the impressive stone gateway seen in these photos…

Germantown Friends Meeting Cemetery in Philadelphia is a well-maintained Quaker burial ground. There are two burial sections on this property.

St. Luke's Episcopal Church Cemetery in the Germantown section of Philadelphia is attractive and pleasant. The cemetery is also still active. See photos…

The Upper Burial Ground in the Germantown section of Philadelphia is an ancient cemetery dating back to the 1700’s. Access to the cemetery is restricted.

St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery, which is located in the Mt. Airy section of Philadelphia, is an ancient cemetery that is now in limbo, as the property is up for sale.

Germantown Church of the Brethren Cemetery is so old that it even has the remains of Revolutionary War soldiers. Access to the actual cemetery grounds is difficult. Visitation will need to be coordinated with the church.

Bethany Lutheran Church Cemetery is a very small neighborhood cemetery located less than a half block from the church. All the graves are old and it is apparent the cemetery is no longer active with new burials.

St. David's Episcopal Church Cemetery in the Manayunk section of Philadelphia is a small, old neighborhood cemetery that surrounds the church. I do not believe the cemetery is still active.

St. James Episcopal Church Cemetery is located in the Kingsessing section of Philadelphia. The neighborhood is a little rough, but the fenced-in cemetery feels safe. Burials date back to 1762. Very old cemetery.

Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in South Philadelphia is small, well-maintained and interesting with all of its old graves. Chirping birds like to hang around in this uncommon green area in densely built-up South Philadelphia.