Online: Visit our Research Request page. Fill out the request form and make a payment using the secure server.
Mail: Download the Research Request form. After filling it out, send it along with your payment (checks must be made payable to The Woodlands Trust) to: The Woodlands, 4000 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
A research fee of $20 (per individual request) covers the time and resources required to look for information and will be charged whether or not anything is found. Fees are subject to change. Payment must be received before any requests are processed, and requests must be submitted in writing.
Once your request and payment have been received, a member of our staff will search our records. If the individual or family for whom you are researching is buried at The Woodlands, we will provide you with a copy of the lot card (PDF or via mail) and a site map to assist you in finding the lot location.
The Woodlands maintains a unique archive containing burial records dating back to 1840. Researchers do not have access to original materials. For privacy reasons, some materials may not be available. Please allow up to 14 days for response.
For all questions related to research at The Woodlands, contact us via email at research@woodlandsphila.org.
A number of significant items that help to tell the story of The Woodlands are located in collections and repositories throughout Philadelphia and elsewhere. The following links will take you to other websites where you can access these documents or learn more.