Death, Mourning & the Afterlife

Ross Mitchell (Part 1) – How Historic Laurel Hill Cemetery Is Reinventing Itself

Ed Snyder | July 11, 2006 | 0 Comments

On May 16, 2006, Ed Snyder sat down with Ross Mitchell, Executive Director of Laurel Hill Cemetery in Philadelphia, PA to discuss the future of one of America’s most well known garden cemeteries. Here are the highlights.

Ross Mitchell (Part 2): The Underground Museum: Philly’s New Must-See Tourist Attraction
Ross Mitchell (Part 3): From Red to Black: Laurel Hill’s Fundraising Plan
Ross Mitchell (Part 4): Yellow Fever Business: Why Laurel Hill’s Popularity Soared in the 1800s
Ross Mitchell (Part 5): Mourning Rituals: How Urban Youth Cope With Death and Grief
Ross Mitchell (Part 6): Behind the Scenes: Historical Archives at Laurel Hill
Ross Mitchell (Part 7): Ghost Stories and the Filming of Rocky VI
Ross Mitchell (Part 8): Visiting Laurel Hill: Why The Cemetery Is A Celebration of Life

To make a tax-deductible contribution towards the preservation of Laurel Hill, please send donation to the Friends of Laurel Hill Cemetery, or call 215-228-8200 for information on specific programs or projects.

The Friends of Laurel Hill
Laurel Hill Cemetery
3822 Ridge Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19132-1840

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