Cathedral Cemetery in Philadelphia, PA, opened in 1849 making it is the oldest diocesan cemetery. CMS West Inc., Broker
Philadelphia (PA) - - Phone: (215) 477-8918
With a prestigious Catholic history, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Cheltenham Township features mature, majestic trees and rolling hills. CMS West Inc., Broker
Philadelphia (PA) - - Phone: (215) 247-0691
With 38 acres of land, New Cathedral Cemetery in Philadelphia has lots of history. The land was purchased by Bishop Wood in 1867 and perpetual care began in March 1960. CMS West Inc., Broker
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A cemetery in Philadelphia is a place in which dead bodies and cremated remains are buried. The term implies that the land is specifically designated as a burying ground. It is a place where the final ceremonies of death are observed. Modern cemeteries in Philadelphia are usually spacious, landscaped, burial grounds outside of the city limits. They are protected areas. Usually they have many tombstones placed on open spaces. Different styles of cemeteries are in use in Philadelphia: monumental, lawn, natural, or family, each with its own distinct style, reflecting the diversity of practices around death.
