Careers

Laurel Hill East, founded in 1836, is located in Philadelphia and is a 78-acre National Historic Landmark. Laurel Hill West, 187-acres located in Bala Cynwyd, was founded in 1869 and is the location of the Laurel Hill Funeral Home. Both cemeteries are 501(c)(13) organizations and active burial sites, an accredited arboretum, exceptional educational and community resources, and unique recreational spaces.

The Friends of Laurel Hill is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to preserving, protecting and promoting the visual and historic character of both cemeteries through progressive interpretation, education and fundraising.

Open
Positions

Customer Service Administrator

Essential Functions:

Sales & Documentation Support

  • Prepare and process all inscription and memorial sales documentation, including order placement, tracking, monument quote follow-up, and maintaining photographic records of completed work.
  • Complete and prepare burial-related forms and documentation as required by Family Service Representatives.
  • Submit accurate and complete work orders to the Special Projects Assistant and coordinate follow-up communication with families upon completion.
  • Initiate and manage Docusign documentation, ensuring timely follow-up and completion.

Database & Records Management

  • Maintain and manage data within the ACT CRM system, including entering, updating, deleting, and verifying records.
  • Create and manage database groups, scan and upload documents, and generate reports as needed.
  • Ensure accuracy and integrity of all customer and sales data.

Customer & Family Support

  • Provide exceptional customer service to visitors and families, including assisting with locating gravesites and escorting visitors on cemetery grounds when necessary.
  • Follow up with families regarding monument orders and service-related matters.
  • Manage and track cremated remains inventory housed at the crematory and coordinate delivery or pickup arrangements.

Operational & Administrative Support

  • Assist Family Service Representatives with pre-burial route preparations when needed.
  • Provide administrative and clerical support, including filing and general office coordination.
  • Serve as backup for the Funeral Home Receptionist and the Family Services & Operations Administrator when required.
  • Support the Director of Cemetery Sales & Family Services with special projects and departmental initiatives.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred with a minimum of two years of administrative and/or customer service experience.
  • Must possess a Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with CRM/database systems (ACT, Salesforce, or similar).
  • Must have excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with professional phone etiquette, along with exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • A strong work ethic and commitment to providing compassionate service is required along with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • A valid driver’s license is required.

We offer an excellent compensation package, including full benefits. Submit your resume to: careers@laurelhillphl.com.


 

Grounds Maintenance

Historic Laurel Hill Cemeteries has 2 full‐time openings for experienced Grounds Maintenance employees. Laurel Hill West, located in Bala Cynwyd, was founded in 1869 and is an active historic cemetery with a funeral home as well as a community resource and recreational space. Laurel Hill East, located in Philadelphia, is a 78‐acre National Historic Landmark.

Reporting to the Superintendent, the primary responsibilities of the position are:

  • General cemetery & landscape maintenance to include burial set‐ups
  • Assisting backhoe operator with digging graves
  • Monument cleaning
  • Setting new monuments
  • Restoring/repairing old monuments
  • Snow removal
  • General landscape maintenance
  • Support of public/private events
  • Weekend overtime opportunities available

Requirements include:

  • Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds
  • Strong work ethic
  • Valid drivers’ license
  • A minimum of one‐year landscaping
  • Grounds maintenance and/or masonry experience
  • A willingness to learn all aspects of cemetery maintenance and masonry
  • Backhoe or other machinery operation experience preferred but not required

We offer an excellent compensation package, including full benefits. Submit your resume to:

Laurel Hill West, Human Resources, 215 Belmont Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 or careers@laurelhillphl.com.


 

Laurel Hill is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, lactation, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military service, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.