Death Education

The Art of Goodbye explores how artists have depicted loss throughout history. From ancient Greek funerary urns to medieval crucifixion altar pieces and haunting World War I trench scenes, the program delves into how different eras confronted grief. Each session highlights the artists, their works, and the societies that shaped or resisted these expressions of ... Read more

Join us for a hands-on, three-part program that invites participants to explore the philosophy, practice, and artistry of natural burial. Over the course of the afternoon, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how we can care for our dead—and our planet—with intention, simplicity, and reverence. Price: Free. Registration required. Get Tickets var exampleCallback = function() ... Read more

The Death Cafe is a simple yet powerful idea: bring people together to openly discuss one of life’s greatest truths—death. With thousands of chapters in over 90 countries, Death Cafes are informal gatherings designed to "increase awareness of death to help people make the most of their lives." There’s no set agenda, but conversations might ... Read more

Green-Wood’s current Artists in Residence, the duo Shanzhai Lyric, invite the public to step inside their studio space and get a behind-the-scenes look at their ongoing research on the community of monk parakeets, or Quaker parrots, that call Gothic Arch home. Visitors will encounter readings, writings, recordings, and other materials that inform their residency project, ... Read more

Sunday in the Cemetery is a day-long exploration of mortality at Green-Wood. We invite you to candidly engage with grief and death through a compassionate, supportive lens. This free, open-house style event brings together leading experts for engaging talks, workshops, and guided tours that illuminate end-of-life care, funeral traditions, and memorial arts. Through personal stories ... Read more