Mt. Laurel Cemetery is literally one of the oldest landmarks and historical sites in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Serving residents of not only Pottsville but also the surrounding communities of New Castle, Allentown, and Reading, among many others, staff members at Mt. Laurel Cemetery have taken care of the area's funeral and burial needs since the 1860s.

The grounds of Mt. Laurel Cemetery contain the final resting places of many Pennsylvania notables, including politicians, Civil War veterans, community founders and settlers. The rich history of Schuylkill County is evident in the well-preserved tombstones scattered throughout the grounds. The longevity of the cemetery assures residents and grieving loved ones and family members that staff at Mt. Laurel have and always will strive to provide a wide range of services and options for burial and cremation services.

Mt. Laurel Cemetery, nestled in the gently rolling hills and countryside of rural Pennsylvania, offers visitors beautiful and well cared for trees, as well as local varieties of plants, flowers and shrubs. Spring and autumn offer rich visions of colorful splendor, while summer months allow visitors and loved ones to sit in the warmth, sheltered by the shade of ancient trees while reflecting on memories and traditions evident in the heritage and tradition felt within the cemetery grounds.

Visitors strolling the grounds may view tombstones that date back to the mid 1860s and view many sculptures and monuments that offer a sense of permanency and dignity throughout the property. Visitors to this historical cemetery are enveloped in the local and area history of this very old and well-known portion of Pennsylvania, which provides an overwhelming sense of comforting security and peace.

Mt. Laurel Cemetery is located between the communities of Scranton, Allentown and Williamsport, Pennsylvania, near the town of New Castle. The area can be reached via Pennsylvania Interstate 476 and State Routes 183 and 209. The cemetery grounds can be reached via State Route 209 (aka Market Street in Pottsville) with a turnoff on Bulls Head Road.