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Volunteers at Mount Moriah Cemetery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania have made tremendous progress in restoring large parts of this massive, formerly abandoned cemetery. (See photos.)
Cathedral Cemetery in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is large, and well maintained. I was impressed with the beauty of the landscape here. As of Autumn 2017, the church closed permanently. Though the cemetery remains open!
Greenmount Cemetery, located in the 300 block of N. Front Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is well-maintained. Burial space is still available.
New Cathedral Cemetery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is a 36+ acre Catholic burial ground. I found it to be well-cared-for during my visit. I snapped photos too - you can see them here.
Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania received global attention after this Jewish cemetery was extensively vandalized. Despite raising around $300,000 in the wake of the crime, and despite the widely reported completion of clean-up efforts, Mount Carmel Cemetery still has many toppled headstones.
North Cedar Hill Cemetery is located in the Frankford section of Philadelphia. It appears they maintain the cemetery to a low standard when it comes to grounds maintenance.
Cedar Hill Cemetery in the Frankford section of Philadelphia has an old section that dates back to 1850, and there is a newer section across the street that has no signage, but is a related property.
The Mt. Sinai Cemetery and Adeth Jeshurun Cemetery are beside each other. Located in the Frankford section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Impressive park-like beauty here.
Magnolia Cemetery in the Tacony section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was established in 1886. The cemetery appears to have a large amount of burial space still available.
St. Peter's Cemetery in the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia was established in 1849 to serve the local German Catholic community. This cemetery appears to be at or near capacity...
Oakland Cemetery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was established in 1891. It is 43 acres in size, and it appears to be well-maintained. Signage says they have burial lots available for purchase. I took a bunch of photos of the cemetery. You can see them here…
Knights of Pythias Greenwood Cemetery has undergone a tremendous transformation. The cemetery was in a state of complete neglect, and now it has been completely turned around. It is a beautiful, well-kept, park-like setting. And burial lots are available.
Saint Dominic Roman Catholic Church Cemetery in the Holmesburg section of Philadelphia appears to be at full capacity. It is doubtful any burial lots are still available. Take a look at the satellite image and see for yourself...
Emmanuel Resurrection Episcopal Church Cemetery is located in the Holmesburg section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was established in the 1860's and has the appearance of a well-maintained burial ground.
Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery in the Bridesburg section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is a beautiful 20 acre cemetery. Very nicely maintained. And their standards are high.
Chelten Hills Cemetery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was established in 1878. This cemetery is non-sectarian, which means anybody can be buried here. Burial lots are still available. They are not open on Sundays...
Northwood Cemetery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is substantial, is fairly well-kept, and has a serene park-like setting. See for yourself how nice it is. I have a collection of photos for your review here…
Philadelphia National Cemetery is very impressive. It is a military cemetery administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. And it is tucked away on 13 acres of ground in the West Oak Lane section of Philadelphia.
Laurel Hill Cemetery in Philadelphia is amazing for its tremendous variety of monuments and mausoleums, for its well-cared-for grounds, for its history, and for its unique beauty.
Mount Peace is a fairly large cemetery. They are no longer selling pre-arrangement burial lots.
