Bala Cynwyd – Laurel Hill was recognized by the main trading chamber of the year as the green business of the year at their Celebration of Business Leadership Awards Awards on June 18.
Laurel Hill's commitment to sustainability extends over the entire organization and is often recognized as a leader for sustainable business practices and sustainable deaths.
“We are a 265 hectare cemetery and arboretum with a view of both banks of the Schuylkill River, which offers habitat for wild animals and green open areas for all visitors to enjoy 365 days a year,” said Nancy Goldenberg, President and CEO by Laurel Hill.
“We are very happy to be recognized for our commitment to” green “and to support our big community – past, present and future – in our efforts.”
The green leadership of Laurel Hill is proven by products and services, including: three green burial areas – one, Nature's Sanctuary, reached Gold Level certification locations from Green Business Certification Inc. and is also certified by the Green Burial Council. The first pet aquamation facility in Pennsylvania, an alternative water-based on flame base; And environmentally friendly products, including biodegradable urns and pets from fake trees from the cemetery.
Laurel Hill Funeral Home, which is certified by the Green Burial Council, offers eco-embalming products.
In addition to these products and services, Laurel Hill has converted his lighting into LED. Use electrical tools/devices wherever possible; operates a recovery area on site in which displaced soil, rock and leaves are converted into mulch. recycled metals before the human disposition; offers composting home waste for employees; has supported an active sustainability team conducted by employees, the annual sustainability goals and more.
The award was awarded at the award ceremony on June 18, 2025 to the President and CEO by Laurel Hill, Nancy Goldenberg. As a recipient, Laurel Hill's Chamber of Commerce chose a large example of the steps as a recipient as a “nomination” that a company can be more sustainable and innovative. “
Laurel Hill is a privately owned, publicly accessible, non -denominational organization in Philadelphia and Bala Cynwyd, consisting of two cemeteries, a funeral company and a non -profit member organization, the friends of Laurel Hill, which preserves and promotes the historical character of the historical character of the conditions of the conditions.
Together, the organization is devoted to three pillars – eternal rest, relaxation and bourgeois value – that support the cemeteries and serve our communities.
Further information on the cemeteries, the funeral home, arboretum and friends can be found at www.laurelhillphl.com.