North Cedar Hills Cemetery is located in the suburb of Frankford in Philadelphia County, a short distance to the northeast of downtown Philly. The beautiful, lush green property offers a glimpse into the history of the area, with large stone structures and an easy to access layout. Dozens of acres of green lawns divided into sections offer a variety of views and locations. The cemetery property is divided into several circular driving paths and a large number of sections, all easily accessible by car or foot traffic. Upright as well as flush-to-ground monuments and tombstones are visible throughout the property, as is a wealth of large, mature pines and other native deciduous trees. Groundskeepers take very good care of the lawns, shrubs and floral arrangements scattered throughout the property, offering beautiful and serene locations for visiting loved ones. Established in 1860, North Cedar Hills Cemetery is one of the oldest in the area, and staff there have proudly served Philadelphia residents and met their needs for generations. Dignity and honor are watchwords for staff at North Cedar Hills, as is compassionate and comforting care when meeting needs of multicultural and religious backgrounds of visitors. North Cedar Hills Cemetery serves as the final resting place of many area founding families, politicians and sports figures, including Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient Richard Connor and Major League baseball player Joseph Sugden. The sprawling green acres of the cemetery offer an oasis of green in the midst of suburban surroundings, offering a sense of seclusion and privacy. The grounds offer a variety of landmark features and structures as nearly limitless options for locations for traditional burials and interment. Older sections of the cemetery offer a glimpse into the history of the area, with a acreage for expansion adjacent to the current property, to utilize when necessary. North Cedar Hills Cemetery may be reached from Interstate 95, or the Delaware Expressway, with a turnoff onto Bridge street. Visitors may take either Frankford Avenue to access the property. North Cedar Hills Cemetery abuts Cedar Hill Cemetery and Wassinoming Park in friendly old-fashioned neighborhood surroundings, offering welcome to visitors throughout the year. |