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The Friends of Mount Moriah Cemetery Historical Stories
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The Friends of Mount Moriah Cemetery is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Mount Moriah Cemetery of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. https://friendsofmountmoriahcemetery.org/
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January 30, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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January 29, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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January 28, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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January 27, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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January 26, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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January 25, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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Homepage | Friends of Mount Moriah Cemetery
We honor the memory of those interred at Mount Moriah Cemetery through community engagement, education, historic research, and restoration.
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January 24, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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January 24, 2026 at 2:03 PM
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January 23, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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Homepage | Friends of Mount Moriah Cemetery
We honor the memory of those interred at Mount Moriah Cemetery through community engagement, education, historic research, and restoration.
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January 22, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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Homepage | Friends of Mount Moriah Cemetery
We honor the memory of those interred at Mount Moriah Cemetery through community engagement, education, historic research, and restoration.
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January 21, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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Homepage | Friends of Mount Moriah Cemetery
We honor the memory of those interred at Mount Moriah Cemetery through community engagement, education, historic research, and restoration.
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January 20, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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Homepage | Friends of Mount Moriah Cemetery
We honor the memory of those interred at Mount Moriah Cemetery through community engagement, education, historic research, and restoration.
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January 19, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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The theft of hundreds of remains from Mount Moriah Cemetery raises a question no one can seem to answer: How did this happen?
Local and state officials met last week to discuss what happened — and what needs to be done in the future — to prevent future crime.
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January 19, 2026 at 3:46 PM
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Homepage | Friends of Mount Moriah Cemetery
We honor the memory of those interred at Mount Moriah Cemetery through community engagement, education, historic research, and restoration.
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January 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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January 17, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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January 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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January 16, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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January 15, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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Update for Families: How to Submit Inquiries

We are unable to confirm the names of the disturbed interments. However, we are releasing information on the affected sections so you can decide if a report to the Yeadon Police is necessary.
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Mount Moriah Cemetery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Find a Grave Cemetery
Mount Moriah Cemetery, situated in Philadelphia and Delaware Counties in Pennsylvania encompasses nearly 200 acres with approximately 200,000 burials. In...
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January 15, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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Message from the President of The Friends of Mount Moriah Cemetery: Protecting Our Sacred Grounds
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Message from the President: Protecting Our Sacred Grounds | Friends of Mount Moriah Cemetery
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January 15, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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You might have seen the recent security incident on national news but missed the connection to us. For those unaware, here is a recap of what happened at #MountMoriahCemeteryPhiladelphia:
Court docs reveal accused grave robber's months-long plot to steal human remains
According to affidavits, Gerlach repeatedly targeted underground vaults in December, prying stone and marble slabs out of place to reveal burial chambers 10 to 12 feet below ground.
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January 15, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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January 14, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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January 13, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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January 12, 2026 at 5:04 PM