BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Green-Wood - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.green-wood.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Green-Wood REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T203000 DTSTAMP:20260424T150123 CREATED:20241218T174828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T175009Z UID:10036540-1744914600-1744921800@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Grieving and Weaving DESCRIPTION:Stitching together creativity and community\, this knitting and crocheting group is unique for one reason: it meets in a cemetery. Whether you’re an expert with yarn or just starting out\, you are welcome to join us as we share stories\, skills\, and grief resources in the comfort of Green-Wood’s Modern Chapel. As we create together\, we’ll talk about the significance of handmade items in both our personal and collective histories. To hear about past attendees’ experiences\, listen and/or read to this piece featured on NPR.    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: Free. Registration required. \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn-Person Event(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\nBeginners can join our knitting and crochet tutorial groups\, while experienced crafters are encouraged to bring ongoing projects and mentor others. Feel free to bring your own yarn\, needles\, and hooks; some materials will be available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Not a knitter? Not to worry\, you can bring whatever other crafts you are working on. \n\n\n\nFree. Registration required. Please consider a $10 donation to the Green-Wood Historic Fund so that we can continue to offer free and low-cost programs throughout the year. \n\n\n\nBEFORE RESERVING YOUR SPOT\, PLEASE NOTE:\n\n\n\n\nWhere to go: This program will take place at the Modern Chapel near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).\n\n\n\nThe Modern Chapel is not fully ADA Compliant. Before reserving tickets\, we encourage visitors to contact our staff with any questions regarding accommodations and accessibility for this program. Please call 718-210-3080\, ext. 1 or email events@green-wood.com. URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/grieving-and-weaving/2025-04-17/ CATEGORIES:Death Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/weaving-featured.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T150124 CREATED:20250321T191528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T200401Z UID:10036812-1746352800-1746378000@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Sunday in the Cemetery DESCRIPTION:Credit: Jothan Cashero\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday 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 and interactive experiences\, discover community through shared human experiences and gain insights into how we can each live well and remember meaningfully. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: Free. Donations encouraged. \n\n\n\n\n\nIn-Person Event(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\nBefore Reserving Your Spot\, Please Note:\n\n\n\n\nRegistration: Advanced reservation is strongly recommended. We may reach capacity\, potentially turning away late arrivals. While registration is recommended\, it does not guarantee entry. Only one space may be reserved per person.\n\n\n\nLocation: Programs will take place at various locations and times throughout the day. Please check the schedule for details on your selected events.\n\n\n\nDonation: Although programs are free\, we invite each registrant to support Green-Wood’s ongoing death education initiatives through a voluntary contribution\, enabling us to continue offering meaningful community programs throughout the year.\n\n\n\nAccessibility: The Historic Chapel is a historic landmark structure and is not ADA Compliant. Access requires ascending and descending stairs. The Modern Chapel is not fully ADA compliant\, however\, accommodations for entrance can be made for visitors using wheelchairs or other mobility aids. Before reserving tickets\, we encourage visitors to contact our staff with any questions regarding accommodations and accessibility at 718-210-3080\, ext. 1 or events@green-wood.com.\n\n\n\nA Little More About Safety: Walking tour routes cover hilly\, grassy\, and uneven terrain.This tour is not accessible for those using wheelchairs or other mobility aids and may be difficult for those with balance or other mobility issues. There is no place to sit down during the tour. We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear.\n\n\n\n\nMovement for Grief\n\n\n\n\n\n10:00am – 11:30amOutdoor Workshop\, meets at the Modern Chapel \n\n\n\nBegin your morning at Sunday in the Cemetery with guided movement meditation\, setting a reflective tone for the conversations and workshops later in the day. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLed by a teacher from ONEYOGAHOUSE\, this gentle practice invites participants of all levels to connect with Green-Wood’s landscape through breathwork\, mindful movement\, and sound meditation. As we honor the intricate cycles of life and death\, this meditative session will ground us in presence\, preparing our hearts and minds for the profound explorations to follow. \n\n\n\nArt in the Cemeteryscape\n\n\n\n\n\n10:00am – 11:30amWalking Tour meets at the Gothic Arch \n\n\n\nThis interactive walking tour reimagines Green-Wood’s historic landscape as an open-air museum filled with soaring obelisks\, intricately carved sculptures\, and stately mausoleums. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGuide Deborah Chi will lead you to uncover the rich artistry\, symbolism\, and evolving styles that characterize these memorials\, while fostering meaningful conversations about how the emotions they evoke and what they reveal about human expression. \n\n\n\nAs we move through this evocative space\, you’ll gain a fresh perspective on the cemetery as not just a place of rest\, but as a profound gallery of artistic achievement where history\, memory\, and craftsmanship intertwine. \n\n\n\nDeborah Chi is a tour guide whose focus is how art and storytelling can help foster human connection and social transformation. \n\n\n\nJoanna Ebenstein Reading & Signing\n\n\n\n\n\n12pm – 1:30pmBook Talk and Q&A Session meets in the Modern Chapel – Chapel A \n\n\n\nMorbid Anatomy Founder & Creative Director Joanna Ebenstein joins the Sunday in the Cemetery celebrations with a reading from her most recent publication\, Memento Mori: The Art of Contemplating Death to Live a Better Life\, the cornerstone for Morbid Anatomy’s Memento Mori Fest activities\, followed by a Q&A. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlso visit Morbid Anatomy’s Library Pop-Up Table that will be open from 12pm-5pm. (12pm-5pm:\, Modern Chapel Lobby). Visit the Morbid Anatomy pop-up throughout the day for a selection of books and object d’arte from our Library & Shop. \n\n\n\nNatural Endings\n\n\n\n\n\n12:00pm – 1:30pmLecture and Optional Walking Tour meets in the Modern Chapel – Chapel B \n\n\n\nAround the world\, people are answering the call to make our final farewell better for the planet. But with so many new methods\, what are the best and “greenest” options? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis program begins with a presentation by funeral director Amy Cunningham about the importance of eco-conscious funeral practices\, exploring sustainable alternatives to traditional burial methods\, and the emergence of environmentally friendly funeral rituals. \n\n\n\nGreen-Wood memorial counselors will discuss natural burial opportunities at the Cemetery to show you what green burial looks like right here in Brooklyn! After the session has concluded\, there will be an optional walking tour to Cedar Dell\, an area designated for natural burials. \n\n\n\nAmy Cunningham is the founder and owner of Fitting Tribute Funeral Services in Brooklyn\, NY\, and serves the community through lectures on green burial\, cremation\, grief literacy and more. \n\n\n\nYour End of Life Lineup\n\n\n\n\n\n2:00pm – 3:30pmPanel Conversation in the Modern Chapel – Chapel A \n\n\n\nThis panel brings together four death-care professionals—a funeral director\, a thanatologist\, a death doula\, and a chaplain—for an illuminating conversation on the professionals that make up your end-of-life lineup. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThrough both moderated and audience-fielded question and answer\, these experts will unpack the emotional\, spiritual\, practical\, and philosophical dimensions of death and dying. You’ll get an intimate glimpse into the complex rituals\, personal journeys\, difficult conversations\, and profound transformations that surround life’s most universal transition. \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\n\nEmma Acker is the founder of All’s Well Initiative and serves her community as a death doula for mainly unhoused individuals in New York.\n\n\n\nErica Hill is the owner of Sparrow Funeral home in Greenpoint and a licensed funeral director.\n\n\n\nMatilda Garrido is a certified thanatologist with extensive experience working with the dying\, families of the dying\, and the bereaved.\n\n\n\nJoo Young Hong is a board certified chaplain and the manager of Spiritual Care and Chaplaincy at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital.\n\n\n\n\nNavigating Pet Grief\n\n\n\n\n\n2:00pm – 3:30pmPanel Conversation in the Modern Chapel – Chapel B \n\n\n\nThis panel brings together veterinary grief counselors\, cremation specialists\, and pet memorial experts to explore the emotional landscape of pet loss and the diverse options for honoring companion animals after death. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou’ll gain insights into grief processing\, cremation alternatives\, memorial practices\, and healing rituals that recognize the deep bonds between humans and their animal companions\, along with support and practical guidance for moving through one of life’s most tender transitions. \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\n\nLauren Seeley is a death and grief doula for humans and animals\, and serves as a death educator with special focus on LGBTQIA+ end-of-life care. \n\n\n\nJessica Fragola is the lead veterinarian and founder of Paws at Peace.\n\n\n\nJennifer Muldowney\, funeral celebrant and founder of Muldowney Memorials\, specializes  in services for pets.\n\n\n\n\nGrieving and Weaving\n\n\n\n\n\n2:00pm – 5:00pmHands-on Workshop in the Historic Chapel \n\n\n\nJoin artist Mary Pat Klein for an afternoon of knitting and crocheting that explores creativity\, contemplation\, and healing through textile arts. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscover the therapeutic potential of tactile crafts in processing grief. All skill levels are welcome;tutorials are available for beginners and experienced crafters of any medium may work on their new or ongoing projects. A limited number of materials for crafting will be provided on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n\n\n\nMary Pat Klein is a renowned yarn craftsperson whose work has been part of Oscar-nominated costume design teams\, and has been featured on Broadway and television. \n\n\n\nSacred Grounds: Cemetery Sips & Stories\n\n\n\n\n\n4:00pm – 5:00pmMeet and Greet in the Modern Chapel – Chapels A & B \n\n\n\nAt this intimate and informal gathering Green-Wood’s gravediggers\, crematory operators\, memorial counselors\, local death-care-industry professionals\, and community members will join us for candid and supportive conversations about death work. While mingling over light refreshments\, you’ll have unprecedented access to the professionals who quietly steward our final transitions and work to demystify death care. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/sunday-in-the-cemetery/ CATEGORIES:Death Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/GW-Sundays-In-The-Cemetery-List.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T193000 DTSTAMP:20260424T150124 CREATED:20250516T195820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T131828Z UID:10036843-1749310200-1749324600@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Wings Over Green-Wood DESCRIPTION:Credit: Evan Rabeck\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an enchanting evening celebrating the vibrant birdlife of Green-Wood and the symbolic connections between birds and the Cemetery’s historic landscape. \n\n\n\nThe program will begin with a panel discussion with Emily Hayflick\, Green-Wood’s inaugural History Fellow\, and other experts examining the symbolism of birds in mourning practices from the Victorian era to today. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: Free\, registration required. \n\n\n\n\n\nIn-Person Event(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\nThen\, settle in for a film screening curated by Green-Wood’s current Artists in Residence\, Shanzhai Lyric. Their selections focus on the poetics and politics of parrots\, which they’ve called “the original mimicry artists.” \n\n\n\nBefore Reserving Your Spot\, Please Note:\n\n\n\n\nTickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.\n\n\n\nWhere To Go: Check-in takes place at the Modern Chapel near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).\n\n\n\nAccessibility & Safety: The Modern Chapel is not fully ADA compliant\, however\, accommodations for entrance can be made for visitors using wheelchairs or other mobility aids. Before reserving tickets\, we encourage visitors to contact our staff with any questions regarding accommodations and accessibility at 718-210-3080\, ext. 1 or events@green-wood.com.\n\n\n\n\nBirds in Mourning: Symbolism\,Ritual\, and Remembrance\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, June 7\, 3:30 – 5pmLocation: Modern Chapel \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCredit: Evan Rabeck\n\n\n\nFrom the gentle dove to the mysterious raven\, birds have carried powerful symbolic meaning in grief and mourning traditions. During the Victorian and Edwardian eras in the United States\, bird imagery adorned funeral rites\, floral arrangements\, and even elegant taxidermy displays\, showcasing profound connections between nature and remembrance. \n\n\n\nJoin Emily Hayflick\, Green-Wood’s inaugural History Fellow\, as she shares her research on how the Cemetery has evolved as both a sacred place of mourning and a vibrant destination for leisure—and the role played by birds and birding along the way. Experience a riveting discussion as Emily is joined by a panel of experts who will explore the connections between mourning traditions and the natural world. \n\n\n\nPanelists include:\n\n\n\nDivya Anantharaman is an artist\, taxidermist\, and educator whose practice specializes in birds. Their award-winning work centers reverence and compassion\, and seeks to combine the demonstrative aspect of scientific presentation with the symbolic\, introspective nature of art. You can learn more at Gotham Taxidermy. \n\n\n\nAllison C. Meier is a writer\, editor\, and researcher on art\, culture\, and history. She is the author of Grave and regularly leads tours at The Green-Wood Cemetery\, including ones highlighting symbolism and nature. \n\n\n\nJenny Monick spent 30 years as a visual artist\, writer\, and educator. She now works around the edges of wildlife rehabilitation\, end of life care\, community science\, and architectural preservation. \n\n\n\nFree\, registration required. Please consider a $10 donation to The Green-Wood Historic Fund so that we can continue to offer more programs like this throughout the year. \n\n\n\nI Speak\, Therefore I Am: Parrots in Film\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, June 7\, 5:30-7:30pmLocation: Modern Chapel \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom lush jungle canopies to the stone spires of Green-Wood\, parrots have journeyed across oceans and centuries\, tracing the path of human ambition and desire. These loud-voiced mimics—once pirate companions and symbols of imperial power—now forge surprising lives in our cityscapes\, their calls both strange and familiar. \n\n\n\nJoin Shanzhai Lyric\, Green-Wood’s 2025 Artist in Residence\, for a film program exploring the intricate\, evolving relationship between humans and parrots. Through experimental documentary and poetic visual essays\, we’ll reflect on how these creatures—masters of mimicry yet undeniably their own—challenge us to rethink ideas of home\, communication\, and freedom. \n\n\n\nAbout the artists:\n\n\n\nThe poetic inquiry of Shanzhai Lyric uses the concept of “shanzhai”—the Chinese term for counterfeit—as a framework through which to reconsider notions of ownership and property. Its stewards\, Ming Lin and Alex Tatarsky\, both born and raised in New York\, draw inspiration from their Lower Manhattan neighborhood\, particularly the immigrant community of street vendors\, small business owners\, and artists around Canal Street\, the city’s hub for counterfeit goods. Circulating an archive of over 400 shanzhai poetry-garments\, Shanzhai Lyric engages with global production schemes by considering the politics and poetics of the bootleg garment. Their residency focuses on Green-Wood’s colony of monk parakeets who are celebrated for their unique place in the city’s ecosystem\, and whom they’ve called “the original mimicry artists.” \n\n\n\nShanzhai Lyric have previously exhibited their work in national and international institutions\, including MoMA PS1; Henry Moore Institute; and Times Museum\, among others. Shanzhai Lyric’s practice has been supported by numerous residencies\, including the LES Studio Program at Cuchifritos\, Canal Projects\, and Cité des arts.  \n\n\n\nFilms Include:\n\n\n\nYma Sumac: Chuncho (1953) 3:36  \n\n\n\nDubbed the Peruvian Songbird\, Yma Sumac is said to have acquired her incredible vocal range by imitating the birds of the Andean mountains. Here\, she sings alongside them. \n\n\n\nThe Great Silence (2017) 16:00 \n\n\n\nThe site of the Arecibo Observatory is home to the last remaining\, critically endangered Puerto Rican parrots. This film by artists Allora & Calzadilla\, in collaboration with science fiction author Ted Chiang\, explores translation as a device to trace the slippery space between the human and non-human. \n\n\n\nThe Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill (2005) 1:23 \n\n\n\nAn unemployed musician cares for the community of wild parrots that reside just outside his home. When the neighborhood begins to upscale\, and displacement from his rent-free cabin becomes imminent\, he both fears the parrots’ fate and finds solace among them—leading him to question the limits of human freedom. \n\n\n\nFree\, registration required. Please consider a $10 donation to The Green-Wood Historic Fund so that we can continue to offer more programs like this throughout the year. URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/wings-over-green-wood/ CATEGORIES:Death Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/american-robin_Evan-Rabeck.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T203000 DTSTAMP:20260424T150124 CREATED:20250314T021514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T021629Z UID:10036753-1749493800-1749501000@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Grieving & Weaving DESCRIPTION:Credit: Jordana Bermudez\n\n\n\n\n\nStitching together creativity and community\, this knitting and crocheting group is unique for one reason: it meets in a cemetery. Whether you’re an expert with yarn or just starting out\, you are welcome to join us as we share stories\, skills\, and grief resources in the comfort of Green-Wood’s Modern Chapel. As we create together\, we’ll talk about the significance of handmade items in both our personal and collective histories. To hear about past attendees’ experiences\, listen and/or read to this piece featured on NPR.    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: Free. Registration required. \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn-Person Event(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\nBeginners can join our knitting and crochet tutorial groups\, while experienced crafters are encouraged to bring ongoing projects and mentor others. Feel free to bring your own yarn\, needles\, and hooks; some materials will be available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Not a knitter? Not to worry\, you can bring whatever other crafts you are working on. \n\n\n\nFree. Registration required. Please consider a $10 donation to the Green-Wood Historic Fund so that we can continue to offer free and low-cost programs throughout the year. \n\n\n\nBEFORE RESERVING YOUR SPOT\, PLEASE NOTE:\n\n\n\n\nWhere to go: This program will take place at the Modern Chapel near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).\n\n\n\nThe Modern Chapel is not fully ADA Compliant. Before reserving tickets\, we encourage visitors to contact our staff with any questions regarding accommodations and accessibility for this program. Please call 718-210-3080\, ext. 1 or email events@green-wood.com. URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/grieving-weaving-2/2025-06-09/ CATEGORIES:Death Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Grieving-Weaving-Green-Wood-Cemetery-Photo-Jordana-Bermudez.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T203000 DTSTAMP:20260424T150124 CREATED:20250314T030359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T182140Z UID:10036759-1750185000-1750192200@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Zen & The Art of Filming Family Interviews DESCRIPTION:This workshop offers a unique approach to capturing meaningful video interviews with families\, guided by Zen Buddhist principles and a lens of contemplative care. We’ll explore how memory shapes our understanding of legacy\, especially after significant life events like funerals or milestones in grief. In the serene setting of the Cemetery\, we’ll reflect on how the landscape can inspire how we wish to be remembered\, both physically and digitally. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: Free. Registration required. \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn-Person Event(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re new to video production or have experience\, our facilitator Elyse Neiman Seiter will provide the tools and confidence to create authentic\, lasting video stories. You’ll learn essential skills\, including interview techniques\, filming basics\, storytelling\, video editing\, and how to build a meaningful legacy.  \n\n\n\nElyse Neiman Seiter is an Emmy award-winning TV producer\, director\, and filmmaker with two decades of experience in non-fiction TV and film. Through her company\, Mindful Films\, she documents and shares personal stories around illness\, healing\, and end-of-life. \n\n\n\nThis workshop will take place both indoors and outdoors (weather permitting). \n\n\n\nFree. Registration required. Please consider a $10 donation to the Green-Wood Historic Fund so that we can continue to offer more death education programs like this throughout the year. \n\n\n\nBEFORE RESERVING YOUR SPOT\, PLEASE NOTE:\n\n\n\n\nWhere To Go: This program will take place at the Modern Chapel near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).\n\n\n\nAccessibility & Safety: The Modern Chapel is not fully ADA compliant\, however\, accommodations for entrance can be made for visitors using wheelchairs or other mobility aids. Before reserving tickets\, we encourage visitors to contact our staff with any questions regarding accommodations and accessibility at 718-210-3080\, ext. 1\, or events@green-wood.com. URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/zen-the-art-of-filming-family-interviews/ CATEGORIES:Death Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Programs_ZenandTheArtOfFilmmaking_Website_4_3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T200000 DTSTAMP:20260424T150124 CREATED:20250314T041250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T180942Z UID:10036761-1750703400-1750708800@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Mortality & Me: Green-Wood’s Book Club DESCRIPTION:It can be difficult to engage in conversations about grief: Will I say the wrong thing? Am I going to offend someone? Who wants to discuss morbid stuff anyway? Green-Wood’s book club\, Mortality & Me\, helps make death\, dying\, and end-of-life matters easier to talk about through compelling books that tackle these topics head on.  \n\n\n\nIn this session\, we’ll be reading Meghan Riordan Jarvis’ Can Anyone Tell Me? Essential Questions About Grief And Loss. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: Free. Registration required. \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual EventA Zoom link will be in your confirmation email upon registration.\n\n\n\n\n\nJarvis provides answers to the questions we tend to not vocalize\, like\, “Why can’t I remember anything well after my loss?” Her book balances the science of grief with emotional aspects\, all the while using the healing power of humor. \n\n\n\nWhile we highly encourage you to read the full text\, you are still welcome to join if you haven’t. We’ll email you a PDF file of the passages from the book we will be focusing on in advance. \n\n\n\nFree. Registration required. Please consider a donation to the Green-Wood Historic Fund so that we can continue to offer free and low-cost programs throughout the year. URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/mortality-me-green-woods-book-club-9/ CATEGORIES:Death Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/CanAnyoneTellMe_Website-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T203000 DTSTAMP:20260424T150124 CREATED:20250314T021514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T021629Z UID:10036754-1752517800-1752525000@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Grieving & Weaving DESCRIPTION:Credit: Jordana Bermudez\n\n\n\n\n\nStitching together creativity and community\, this knitting and crocheting group is unique for one reason: it meets in a cemetery. Whether you’re an expert with yarn or just starting out\, you are welcome to join us as we share stories\, skills\, and grief resources in the comfort of Green-Wood’s Modern Chapel. As we create together\, we’ll talk about the significance of handmade items in both our personal and collective histories. To hear about past attendees’ experiences\, listen and/or read to this piece featured on NPR.    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: Free. Registration required. \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn-Person Event(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\nBeginners can join our knitting and crochet tutorial groups\, while experienced crafters are encouraged to bring ongoing projects and mentor others. Feel free to bring your own yarn\, needles\, and hooks; some materials will be available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Not a knitter? Not to worry\, you can bring whatever other crafts you are working on. \n\n\n\nFree. Registration required. Please consider a $10 donation to the Green-Wood Historic Fund so that we can continue to offer free and low-cost programs throughout the year. \n\n\n\nBEFORE RESERVING YOUR SPOT\, PLEASE NOTE:\n\n\n\n\nWhere to go: This program will take place at the Modern Chapel near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).\n\n\n\nThe Modern Chapel is not fully ADA Compliant. Before reserving tickets\, we encourage visitors to contact our staff with any questions regarding accommodations and accessibility for this program. Please call 718-210-3080\, ext. 1 or email events@green-wood.com. URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/grieving-weaving-2/2025-07-14/ CATEGORIES:Death Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Grieving-Weaving-Green-Wood-Cemetery-Photo-Jordana-Bermudez.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T193000 DTSTAMP:20260424T150124 CREATED:20250314T044615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T044618Z UID:10036763-1754505000-1754508600@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:The Art of Goodbye: German Expressionism DESCRIPTION:Credit: Ernst Ludwig Kirchner\, Street\, Berlin\, 1913\, Museum of Modern Art.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 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 sorrow. Together\, we’ll trace how art has served as a means to understand\, express\, and sometimes transcend loss. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: Free. Registration required. \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual EventA Zoom link will be in your confirmation email upon registration.\n\n\n\n\n\nThis evening’s session focuses on how German Expressionist artists of the early twentieth century confronted the turmoil of their time—war\, social upheaval\, and existential dread—by rejecting traditional beauty in favor of distorted forms\, bold colors\, and provocative imagery. \n\n\n\nThe Art of Goodbye is a series in Death Education led by Harry Weil\, Green-Wood’s Vice President of Education and Public Programs who holds a PhD in art history and has lectured extensively on modern and contemporary art. \n\n\n\nFree. Registration required. Please consider a donation to the Green-Wood Historic Fund so that we can continue to offer free and low-cost programs throughout the year. URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/the-art-of-goodbye-german-expressionism/ CATEGORIES:Death Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Programs_ArtGrief_GermanExpressionismWebsite_4_3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T203000 DTSTAMP:20260424T150124 CREATED:20250314T021514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T021629Z UID:10036755-1755023400-1755030600@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Grieving & Weaving DESCRIPTION:Credit: Jordana Bermudez\n\n\n\n\n\nStitching together creativity and community\, this knitting and crocheting group is unique for one reason: it meets in a cemetery. Whether you’re an expert with yarn or just starting out\, you are welcome to join us as we share stories\, skills\, and grief resources in the comfort of Green-Wood’s Modern Chapel. As we create together\, we’ll talk about the significance of handmade items in both our personal and collective histories. To hear about past attendees’ experiences\, listen and/or read to this piece featured on NPR.    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: Free. Registration required. \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn-Person Event(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\nBeginners can join our knitting and crochet tutorial groups\, while experienced crafters are encouraged to bring ongoing projects and mentor others. Feel free to bring your own yarn\, needles\, and hooks; some materials will be available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Not a knitter? Not to worry\, you can bring whatever other crafts you are working on. \n\n\n\nFree. Registration required. Please consider a $10 donation to the Green-Wood Historic Fund so that we can continue to offer free and low-cost programs throughout the year. \n\n\n\nBEFORE RESERVING YOUR SPOT\, PLEASE NOTE:\n\n\n\n\nWhere to go: This program will take place at the Modern Chapel near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).\n\n\n\nThe Modern Chapel is not fully ADA Compliant. Before reserving tickets\, we encourage visitors to contact our staff with any questions regarding accommodations and accessibility for this program. Please call 718-210-3080\, ext. 1 or email events@green-wood.com. URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/grieving-weaving-2/2025-08-12/ CATEGORIES:Death Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Grieving-Weaving-Green-Wood-Cemetery-Photo-Jordana-Bermudez.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T200000 DTSTAMP:20260424T150124 CREATED:20250314T034922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T035240Z UID:10036760-1755109800-1755115200@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Death Cafe on Zoom DESCRIPTION:Credit: Jothan Cashero\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 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 explore topics like burial vs. cremation\, green burials\, planning funerals and celebrations of life\, or personal experiences with grief. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: Free. Registration required. \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual EventA Zoom link will be in your confirmation email upon registration.\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us on Zoom to share your thoughts\, hopes\, and questions in a safe\, welcoming virtual space. \n\n\n\nFree. Registration required. Please consider a $10 donation to the Green-Wood Historic Fund so that we can continue to offer more death education programs like this throughout the year. URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/death-cafe-on-zoom-4/ CATEGORIES:Death Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/All-Death-Cafe_Credit-Jothan-Cashero.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T193000 DTSTAMP:20260424T150124 CREATED:20250314T043233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T202958Z UID:10036762-1756319400-1756323000@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:The Art of Goodbye: The Mourning Madonna DESCRIPTION:Credit: Vincent van Gogh\, Pietà\, 1889\, Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 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 sorrow. Together\, we’ll trace how art has served as a means to understand\, express\, and sometimes transcend loss.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: Free. Registration required. \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual EventA Zoom link will be in your confirmation email upon registration.\n\n\n\n\n\nThis evening’s session focuses on how\, in Christian art\, depictions of the grieving Virgin Mary—Madonnas—have become enduring symbols of maternal loss.  \n\n\n\nThe Art of Goodbye is a series in Death Education led by Harry Weil\, Green-Wood’s Vice President of Education and Public Programs who holds a PhD in art history and has lectured extensively on modern and contemporary art. \n\n\n\nFree. Registration required. Please consider a donation to the Green-Wood Historic Fund so that we can continue to offer free and low-cost programs throughout the year. URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/the-art-of-goodbye-the-mourning-madonna/ CATEGORIES:Death Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Programs_ArtGrief_MourningMadonna_Website_4_3-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T193000 DTSTAMP:20260424T150124 CREATED:20250314T050654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T050735Z UID:10036764-1757529000-1757532600@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:The Art of Goodbye: Romantic Landscapes DESCRIPTION:Image credit: Caspar David Friedrich\, The Cemetery Gate\, ca. 1825\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 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 sorrow. Together\, we’ll trace how art has served as a means to understand\, express\, and sometimes transcend loss. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: Free. Registration required. \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual EventA Zoom link will be in your confirmation email upon registration.\n\n\n\n\n\nThis evening’s session focuses on painters of the nineteenth-century Romanticism Movement. Through their works\, they sought to capture the awe-inspiring power of nature and the depths of human emotion\, reflecting an era of profound transformation and imagination. \n\n\n\nThe Art of Goodbye is a series in Death Education led by Harry Weil\, Green-Wood’s Vice President of Education and Public Programs who holds a PhD in art history and has lectured extensively on modern and contemporary art. \n\n\n\nFree. Registration required. Please consider a donation to the Green-Wood Historic Fund so that we can continue to offer free and low-cost programs throughout the year. URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/the-art-of-goodbye-romantic-landscapes/ CATEGORIES:Death Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Programs_ArtGrief_Landscapes_Website_4_3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T210000 DTSTAMP:20260424T150124 CREATED:20250822T151812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T151917Z UID:10036972-1757617200-1757624400@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Notes of Tribute: Viewing the 9/11 Memorial Lights DESCRIPTION:Green-Wood serves as the final resting place for over 100 people who lost their lives on September 11\, 2001 and in the years that followed. In their remembrance\, we will gather on one of Green-Wood’s hills overlooking the city skyline to witness the tribute lights over lower Manhattan.  \n\n\n\nOur program will include words of remembrance and a reading of the names of 9/11 victims memorialized at Green-Wood. Music will anchor and guide us through the evening from sunset onward. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: Free\, registration recommended. \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn-Person Event(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\nAll are welcome. \n\n\n\nFree\, registration recommended. Please consider a $10 donation to the Green-Wood Historic Fund so that we can continue to offer more community-minded programs like this throughout the year. \n\n\n\nBEFORE REGISTERING\, PLEASE NOTE:\n\n\n\n\nWhere to go: The event takes place at the Gothic Arch\, located near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street). \n\n\n\nNo paper or e-tickets will be necessary. Attendees will not be checked in; registration is to gauge attendance. \n\n\n\nA Little More About Safety: Follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors.\n\n\n\nFeeling Sick? Stay home if you are feeling sick or running a fever.\n\n\n\nInclement Weather Policy: We monitor the weather throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the event and will not make a final decision until at least 3 hours before the start time. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts\, so check your email and spam folders.\n\n\n\nChecking in: Please note that registration for this event is recommended but not required. Names will not be checked. URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/notes-of-tribute-viewing-the-9-11-memorial-lights-2/ CATEGORIES:Death Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Notes-of-Tribute-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T203000 DTSTAMP:20260424T150124 CREATED:20250314T021514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T021629Z UID:10036756-1758047400-1758054600@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Grieving & Weaving DESCRIPTION:Credit: Jordana Bermudez\n\n\n\n\n\nStitching together creativity and community\, this knitting and crocheting group is unique for one reason: it meets in a cemetery. Whether you’re an expert with yarn or just starting out\, you are welcome to join us as we share stories\, skills\, and grief resources in the comfort of Green-Wood’s Modern Chapel. As we create together\, we’ll talk about the significance of handmade items in both our personal and collective histories. To hear about past attendees’ experiences\, listen and/or read to this piece featured on NPR.    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: Free. Registration required. \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn-Person Event(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\nBeginners can join our knitting and crochet tutorial groups\, while experienced crafters are encouraged to bring ongoing projects and mentor others. Feel free to bring your own yarn\, needles\, and hooks; some materials will be available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Not a knitter? Not to worry\, you can bring whatever other crafts you are working on. \n\n\n\nFree. Registration required. Please consider a $10 donation to the Green-Wood Historic Fund so that we can continue to offer free and low-cost programs throughout the year. \n\n\n\nBEFORE RESERVING YOUR SPOT\, PLEASE NOTE:\n\n\n\n\nWhere to go: This program will take place at the Modern Chapel near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).\n\n\n\nThe Modern Chapel is not fully ADA Compliant. Before reserving tickets\, we encourage visitors to contact our staff with any questions regarding accommodations and accessibility for this program. Please call 718-210-3080\, ext. 1 or email events@green-wood.com. URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/grieving-weaving-2/2025-09-16/ CATEGORIES:Death Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Grieving-Weaving-Green-Wood-Cemetery-Photo-Jordana-Bermudez.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T193000 DTSTAMP:20260424T150124 CREATED:20250813T202655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T141720Z UID:10036970-1758133800-1758137400@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:The Art of Goodbye: German Expressionism (Part Two) DESCRIPTION:Credit: Ernst Ludwig Kirchner\, Street\, Berlin\, 1913\, Museum of Modern Art\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 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 sorrow. Together\, we’ll trace how art has served as a means to understand\, express\, and sometimes transcend loss. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: Free. Registration required. \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual EventA Zoom link will be in your confirmation email upon registration.\n\n\n\n\n\nThis evening’s session focuses on how German Expressionist artists of the early twentieth century confronted the turmoil of their time—war\, social upheaval\, and existential dread—by rejecting traditional beauty in favor of distorted forms\, bold colors\, and provocative imagery. \n\n\n\nThe Art of Goodbye is a series in Death Education led by Harry Weil\, Green-Wood’s Vice President of Education and Public Programs who holds a PhD in art history and has lectured extensively on modern and contemporary art. \n\n\n\nFree. Registration required. Please consider a donation to the Green-Wood Historic Fund so that we can continue to offer free and low-cost programs throughout the year. URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/the-art-of-goodbye-german-expressionism-part-two/ CATEGORIES:Death Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Programs_ArtGrief_GermanExpressionismWebsite_4_3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T150124 CREATED:20250813T172258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T145329Z UID:10036969-1759068000-1759078800@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Back to the Earth: Understanding Green Burial DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hands-on\, three-part program that invites participants to explore the philosophy\, practice\, and artistry of natural burial. \n\n\n\nOver 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: Free. Registration required. \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn-Person Event(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\nThe program includes: \n\n\n\n\nGreen Burial 101 (2-3pm) A one-hour overview of natural burial practices\, covering the environmental benefits\, legal considerations\, and growing movement toward sustainable end-of-life choices. Learn how green burial differs from conventional methods and why more individuals are opting for this natural return to the earth. This session is led by Amy Cunningham\, a licensed New York State Funeral Director and owner of Fitting Tribute Funeral Services. \n\n\n\nThe Art of Shrouding ( 3–4pm)  Learn traditional techniques for body shrouding with fabric and natural materials. This workshop explores the beauty and care involved in preparing a body for burial without embalming or synthetic barriers.\n\n\n\nCasket Weaving Demonstration (4-5pm) Get a feel for the artistry and symbolism behind hand-woven caskets as you try your hand at basic weaving techniques used in creating biodegradable coffins and burial vessels. This session is led by Alix Strauss\, author of The Joy of Funerals\, and coffin weaver Sarah Lasswell. You can discover more about their collaboration in Oprah Magazine.\n\n\n\n\nFree. Registration required. Please consider a $10 donation to the Green-Wood Historic Fund so that we can continue to offer free and low-cost programs throughout the year. \n\n\n\nBEFORE RESERVING YOUR SPOT\, PLEASE NOTE:\n\n\n\n\nWhere To Go: This program will take place at the Modern Chapel near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).\n\n\n\nCapacity: Seating is limited and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Registration does not guarantee entry.\n\n\n\nAccessibility & Safety: The Modern Chapel is not fully ADA compliant; however\, accommodations for entrance can be made for visitors using wheelchairs or other mobility aids. Before reserving tickets\, we encourage visitors to contact our staff with any questions regarding accommodations and accessibility at 718-210-3080\, ext. 1\, or events@green-wood.com. URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/back-to-the-earth-understanding-green-burial/ CATEGORIES:Death Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Green-Burial.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T203000 DTSTAMP:20260424T150124 CREATED:20250808T151721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T151724Z UID:10036962-1759948200-1759955400@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Grieving & Weaving DESCRIPTION:Credit: Jordana Bermudez\n\n\n\n\n\nStitching together creativity and community\, this knitting and crocheting group is unique for one reason: it meets in a cemetery. Whether you’re an expert with yarn or just starting out\, you are welcome to join us as we share stories\, skills\, and grief resources in the comfort of Green-Wood’s Modern Chapel. As we create together\, we’ll talk about the significance of handmade items in both our personal and collective histories. To hear about past attendees’ experiences\, listen and/or read to this piece featured on NPR.    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: Free. Registration required. \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn-Person Event(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\nBeginners can join our knitting and crochet tutorial groups\, while experienced crafters are encouraged to bring ongoing projects and mentor others. Feel free to bring your own yarn\, needles\, and hooks; some materials will be available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Not a knitter? Not to worry\, you can bring whatever other crafts you are working on. \n\n\n\nFree. Registration required. Please consider a $10 donation to the Green-Wood Historic Fund so that we can continue to offer free and low-cost programs throughout the year. \n\n\n\nBEFORE RESERVING YOUR SPOT\, PLEASE NOTE:\n\n\n\n\nWhere to go: This program will take place at the Modern Chapel near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).\n\n\n\nThe Modern Chapel is not fully ADA Compliant. Before reserving tickets\, we encourage visitors to contact our staff with any questions regarding accommodations and accessibility for this program. Please call 718-210-3080\, ext. 1 or email events@green-wood.com. URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/grieving-weaving-3/2025-10-08/ CATEGORIES:Death Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Grieving-Weaving-Green-Wood-Cemetery-Photo-Jordana-Bermudez.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T200000 DTSTAMP:20260424T150124 CREATED:20250808T154708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T154713Z UID:10036967-1760466600-1760472000@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Death Cafe on Zoom DESCRIPTION:Credit: Jothan Cashero\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 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 explore topics like burial vs. cremation\, green burials\, planning funerals and celebrations of life\, or personal experiences with grief. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: Free. Registration required. \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual EventA Zoom link will be in your confirmation email upon registration.\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us on Zoom to share your thoughts\, hopes\, and questions in a safe\, welcoming virtual space. \n\n\n\nFree. Registration required. Please consider a $10 donation to the Green-Wood Historic Fund so that we can continue to offer more death education programs like this throughout the year. URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/death-cafe-on-zoom-5/ CATEGORIES:Death Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/All-Death-Cafe_Credit-Jothan-Cashero.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T141500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T161500 DTSTAMP:20260424T150124 CREATED:20231018T221008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T160833Z UID:10035586-1761488100-1761495300@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Cemetery Scavenger Hunt DESCRIPTION:In Partnership with Lauren Seeley and Death Project Manager\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are pleased to announce that this year\, we are official partners of TalkDeath’s 5th Annual 2025 Halloween Cemetery Scavenger Hunt. \n\n\n\nTaking place every Halloween weekend\, TalkDeath’s Cemetery Scavenger Hunt is an annual event designed to bring together communities\, families\, cemetery lovers\, and history enthusiasts. TalkDeath DFFs (Death Friends Forever) are encouraged to visit their local cemeteries and search for monuments\, headstones\, and symbols that match the provided clues shared on Instagram and TalkDeath.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: Free. \n\n\n\n\n\nIn-Person Event(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipants have fun while learning about the history of their local cemetery\, significant figures\, and the art and architecture of different graves and eras. The first three parties to find all of the clues win prizes donated by artisans\, craft makers\, collectives\, and more!  \n\n\n\nWe recommend arriving at the Cemetery no later than 2:15pm to ensure you’re present once the clues are announced. The winners will be announced at 4:15pm! \n\n\n\nFor further instructions\, more information\, and how to receive clues for the hunt\, visit their site here. URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/cemetery-scavenger-hunt/ CATEGORIES:Death Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Fall-AP_Edit.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T190000 DTSTAMP:20260424T150124 CREATED:20250808T141610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T141615Z UID:10036952-1762012800-1762023600@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Day of the Dead Family Celebration DESCRIPTION:Discover the rich history and traditions associated with the holiday Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) through family-friendly crafts\, performances\, music\, activities\, and food.  \n\n\n\nCelebrated throughout Latin America from October 31st to November 2nd\, this holiday is a time for family and friends to commemorate departed loved ones through prayer\, altars\, music\, and dance. \n\n\n\nPlease consider a $10 donation to Green-Wood when registering. Your donation will help ensure that we can continue to provide engaging family programs at little or no cost to the public. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: Free. Registration recommended to receive updates about the event. Walk-ins are welcome. \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn-Person Event(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\nBEFORE Registering\, PLEASE NOTE:\n\n\n\n\nWhere to go: The event takes place near the Historic Chapel\, located just a short distance from the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street). \n\n\n\nNo paper or e-tickets will be necessary. Attendees will not be checked in; registration is to gauge attendance. \n\n\n\nFor Your Comfort and Safety: The 5-minute walk to the Historic Chapel includes uneven terrain and stairs. We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear. A vehicle will be available to transport those who need assistance getting to the site.\n\n\n\nA Little More About Safety: Follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors.\n\n\n\nFeeling Sick? Stay home if you are feeling sick or running a fever.\n\n\n\nInclement Weather Policy: We monitor the weather throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the event and will not make a final decision until at least 3 hours before the start time. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts\, so check your email and spam folders.\n\n\n\nChecking in: Please note that registration for this event is recommended but not required. Names will not be checked. \n\n\n\nEvent Concessions: Food and drink will be available for purchase only. \n\n\n\nEvent Activities: This event will feature activities and crafts as well as performances. Activities and crafts will run until supplies run out or until performances start\, whichever comes first.\n\n\n\n\nCelebración familiar del Día de Muertos\n\n\n\nviernes\, 1 de noviembre de 202516:00 – 19:00 \n\n\n\nDescubra la historia y tradiciones ricas asociadas con la festividad del Día de Muertos a través de artesanías\, espectáculos\, música\, actividades y comida para toda la familia.  \n\n\n\nCelebrada en toda América Latina del 31 de octubre al 2 de noviembre\, esta festividad es un momento para que familiares y amigos conmemoren a sus seres queridos fallecidos a través de oraciones\, altares\, música y danza. \n\n\n\nPrecio: Gratis. Se recomienda registrarse para recibir actualizaciones sobre el evento. Las personas sin cita previa son bienvenidas. Por favor\, considere una donación de $10 a Green-Wood al registrarse. Su donación ayudará a garantizar que podamos continuar brindando atractivos programas familiares a bajo costo o sin costo alguno para el público. \n\n\n\nANTES DE REGISTRARSE\, TENGA EN CUENTA:\n\n\n\n\nDónde ir: El evento se lleva a cabo cerca de la Capilla Histórica\, ubicada a poca distancia de la Entrada Principal en la Quinta Avenida y la Calle 25 (Calle 25\, 500).\n\n\n\nPara su seguridad: Partes de este evento se desarrollarán sobre terreno con césped y colinas. Se recomienda encarecidamente a los asistentes usar calzado adecuado.\n\n\n\nMás información sobre seguridad: Siga TODAS las instrucciones y recomendaciones del personal y los embajadores del Cementerio.\n\n\n\nPolítica sobre mal tiempo: Monitoreamos el clima durante todo el día para optimizar las posibilidades de continuar con el evento y no tomaremos una decisión final hasta al menos 3 horas antes de la hora de inicio. Las cancelaciones se anunciarán mediante correos electrónicos masivos de Eventbrite\, así que revise su correo electrónico y carpeta de correo no deseado.\n\n\n\nRegistro: Tenga en cuenta que se recomienda registrarse para este evento\, pero no es obligatorio. No se verificarán los nombres. Concesiones del evento: Solo se podrán comprar comida y bebida.\n\n\n\nActividades del evento: Este evento incluirá actividades\, manualidades y presentaciones. Las actividades y manualidades estarán disponibles hasta agotar existencias o hasta que comiencen las presentaciones\, lo que ocurra primero. URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/day-of-the-dead-family-celebration-3/ CATEGORIES:Death Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Dia-de-los-Opt1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T203000 DTSTAMP:20260424T150124 CREATED:20250808T151721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T151724Z UID:10036963-1763058600-1763065800@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Grieving & Weaving DESCRIPTION:Credit: Jordana Bermudez\n\n\n\n\n\nStitching together creativity and community\, this knitting and crocheting group is unique for one reason: it meets in a cemetery. Whether you’re an expert with yarn or just starting out\, you are welcome to join us as we share stories\, skills\, and grief resources in the comfort of Green-Wood’s Modern Chapel. As we create together\, we’ll talk about the significance of handmade items in both our personal and collective histories. To hear about past attendees’ experiences\, listen and/or read to this piece featured on NPR.    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: Free. Registration required. \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn-Person Event(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\nBeginners can join our knitting and crochet tutorial groups\, while experienced crafters are encouraged to bring ongoing projects and mentor others. Feel free to bring your own yarn\, needles\, and hooks; some materials will be available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Not a knitter? Not to worry\, you can bring whatever other crafts you are working on. \n\n\n\nFree. Registration required. Please consider a $10 donation to the Green-Wood Historic Fund so that we can continue to offer free and low-cost programs throughout the year. \n\n\n\nBEFORE RESERVING YOUR SPOT\, PLEASE NOTE:\n\n\n\n\nWhere to go: This program will take place at the Modern Chapel near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).\n\n\n\nThe Modern Chapel is not fully ADA Compliant. Before reserving tickets\, we encourage visitors to contact our staff with any questions regarding accommodations and accessibility for this program. Please call 718-210-3080\, ext. 1 or email events@green-wood.com. URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/grieving-weaving-3/2025-11-13/ CATEGORIES:Death Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Grieving-Weaving-Green-Wood-Cemetery-Photo-Jordana-Bermudez.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T160000 DTSTAMP:20260424T150124 CREATED:20251118T211656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T211703Z UID:10037006-1763809200-1763827200@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Open Studios: 2024–2025 Artists in Residence DESCRIPTION:Courtesy of the artist\n\n\n\n\n\nGreen-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\, offering insight into how the artists are weaving the Cemetery’s natural and cultural landscape into their creative process. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: Free. No registration required. \n\n\n\n\n\nIn-Person Event(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\nEach year\, one artist (or collective) in the visual and/or performing arts is awarded an honorarium and onsite studio space to develop a project inspired by Green-Wood. Now in its fourth year\, the program welcomes Shanzhai Lyric\, a collaborative initiative led by Ming Lin and Alex Tatarsky. Known for their poetic inquiry into mimicry and translation\, their residency at Green-Wood focuses on the Cemetery’s colony of monk parakeets—celebrated for their unique place in the city’s ecosystem and as the original mimicry artists. \n\n\n\nFree. Registration is not required—just stop by! \n\n\n\nThe Open Studio weekend will take place in the Fort Hamilton Gatehouse\, located at Fort Hamilton Parkway and Micieli Place\, easily accessible on the F and G trains at the Fort Hamilton Station. URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/open-studios-2024-2025-artists-in-residence-2/ CATEGORIES:Death Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Shanzhai-Lyric_Open-Studios.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T160000 DTSTAMP:20260424T150124 CREATED:20251013T193345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T193017Z UID:10037005-1763895600-1763913600@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Open Studios: 2024–2025 Artists in Residence DESCRIPTION:Courtesy of the artist\n\n\n\n\n\nGreen-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\, offering insight into how the artists are weaving the Cemetery’s natural and cultural landscape into their creative process. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: Free. No registration required. \n\n\n\n\n\nIn-Person Event(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\nEach year\, one artist (or collective) in the visual and/or performing arts is awarded an honorarium and onsite studio space to develop a project inspired by Green-Wood. Now in its fourth year\, the program welcomes Shanzhai Lyric\, a collaborative initiative led by Ming Lin and Alex Tatarsky. Known for their poetic inquiry into mimicry and translation\, their residency at Green-Wood focuses on the Cemetery’s colony of monk parakeets—celebrated for their unique place in the city’s ecosystem and as the original mimicry artists. \n\n\n\nFree. Registration is not required—just stop by! \n\n\n\nThe Open Studio weekend will take place in the Fort Hamilton Gatehouse\, located at Fort Hamilton Parkway and Micieli Place\, easily accessible on the F and G trains at the Fort Hamilton Station. URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/open-studios-2024-2025-artists-in-residence/2025-11-23/ CATEGORIES:Death Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Shanzhai-Lyric_Open-Studios.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T150124 CREATED:20250808T162525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T203604Z UID:10036968-1765101600-1765130400@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Sunday in the Cemetery DESCRIPTION:Credit: Jothan Cashero\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday 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 and interactive experiences\, discover community through shared human experiences and gain insights into how we can each live well and remember meaningfully. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: Free. Donations encouraged. \n\n\n\n\n\nIn-Person Event(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\nBefore Registering\, Please Note:\n\n\n\n\nRegistration: Advanced reservation is strongly recommended. We may reach capacity\, potentially turning away late arrivals. While registration is recommended\, it does not guarantee entry. Only one space may be reserved per person.\n\n\n\nLocation: Programs will take place at various locations and times throughout the day. Please check the schedule for details on your selected events.\n\n\n\nDonation: Although programs are free\, we invite each registrant to support Green-Wood’s ongoing death education initiatives through a voluntary contribution\, enabling us to continue offering meaningful community programs throughout the year.\n\n\n\nAccessibility & Safety: The Modern Chapel is not fully ADA compliant; however\, accommodations for entrance can be made for visitors using wheelchairs or other mobility aids. Before reserving tickets\, we encourage visitors to contact our staff with any questions regarding accommodations and accessibility at 718-210-3080\, ext. 1\, or events@green-wood.com.\n\n\n\nA Little More About Safety: Unless there is a medical emergency\, it may be difficult to easily exit during certain tours. Please consider these limitations before registering.\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule\n\n\n\nSee the program below for event descriptions and links to register. More programs to be added and a full lineup of panelists forthcoming. \n\n\n\nToo Poor to Die: A Reading & Conversation\n\n\n\n\n\n10am–11:30amLecture in the Modern Chapel – Chapel A \n\n\n\nExplore the politics and power of memorialization with Amy Shea\, author of Too Poor to Die: The Hidden Realities of Dying in the Margins. She will be joined in conversation by Emma Acker of All’s Well Initiative\, an organization providing End-of-Life Doula services to the unhoused\, and Elsie Soto the Director of Friends of Hart Island\, New York City’s public cemetery. Together\, they’ll consider how we remember and honor those who have died\, especially those without family or resources. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe conversation will be moderated by Gabrielle Gatto\, Green-Wood’s Manager of Public Programs. A book signing will follow the conversation\, with books available for purchase. \n\n\n\nAbout the presenters: \n\n\n\nAmy Shea is an essayist with an MFA and a doctorate in creative writing. In addition to her latest publication\, her work has appeared in literary journals across the U.S. She works as the Writing Program Director for Mount Tamalpais College\, a free community college for the incarcerated people of San Quentin Rehabilitation Center. \n\n\n\nEmma Acker has been working as an end-of-life doula since 2017. In 2021\, Emma founded All’s Well Initiative to provide compassionate end-of-life care across the socioeconomic spectrum of New York City. Partnering with the Pathways Program at All Angels’ Church on NYC’s Upper West Side\, Emma created the Health Care “Proxy Project” supporting unhoused individuals. Emma joined University of Vermont’s End-of-Life Doula Professional Certificate Program as an academic instructor in 2025. She is a founding team member of Here to Honor. \n\n\n\nElsie Soto is the Director of Friends of Hart Island and a public health advocate dedicated to preserving dignity\, remembrance\, and access to New York City’s public cemetery\, where her father was buried during the AIDS epidemic in 1993. Elsie leads citywide efforts to landmark Hart Island and expand visitation for families\, blending advocacy\, education\, and public health awareness. Her work has been recognized by New York City mayors and featured in The New York Times\, Society Magazine (France)\, and numerous local\, national\, and international publications.  \n\n\n\nAbout the book: \n\n\n\nToo Poor to Die: The Hidden Realities of Dying in the Margins is a collection of essays that take the reader on a journey into what happens to those who die while experiencing homelessness or who end up indigent or unclaimed at the end of life. Too Poor to Die highlights the disparities in death and dying faced by some of society’s most marginalized and underscores how privilege and access play a role in death as in life. \n\n\n\nEverything You Were Dying to Know About New York Cemeteries\n\n\n\n\n\n10am–11:30amLecture in the Modern Chapel – Chapel B \n\n\n\nEver wonder how cemeteries in New York are managed\, who owns what\, or what it means to be a lot owner? Join Kerry McGovern\, Investigator with the New York State Department of State’s Division of Cemeteries\, as she presents an overview of how New York’s regulated cemeteries operate and the laws that guide their preservation and governance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis presentation offers an easy-to-understand overview of cemetery governance—a system far more complex and compelling than you might imagine. Whether you’re a Green-Wood lot holder or simply curious about how public cemeteries operate\, you’ll learn how these sacred places are preserved and how you can play a role in keeping them thriving for generations to come. \n\n\n\nThe Division of Cemeteries oversees the establishment\, maintenance\, and preservation of burial grounds for approximately 1\,700 not-for-profit cemeteries in New York State. As authorized by the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law\, the division works with cemetery officials on a wide range of issues including the sale of lots\, service fees\, and the acquisition of land. \n\n\n\nA Final Contribution: Understanding Body Donation to Science\n\n\n\n\n\n12–1:30pmLecture in the Modern Chapel – Chapel A \n\n\n\nWhat does it mean to donate your body to science? This informative and compassionate program explores the often-misunderstood process of whole-body donation—what it involves\, why it matters\, and how it supports medical education and scientific advancement. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLed by experts in medical ethics\, anatomy\, and end-of-life planning\, this session will walk participants through the practical steps of body donation and address common questions about eligibility\, religious considerations\, and how the choice aligns with personal values. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re considering donation for yourself or a loved one\, this conversation will provide clarity and compassion around this meaningful end-of-life choice. A Q&A session will follow\, inviting you to engage directly with the panelists. \n\n\n\nWhat Do I Doula?\n\n\n\n\n\n12–1:30pmLecture meets in the Modern Chapel – Chapel B \n\n\n\nJoin death and grief doulas\, alongside death educators\, for a discussion about the far-reaching services of a doula. Learn how you can use their services and how they can be a resource when supporting others. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou’ll hear from grief doulas\, pet loss doulas\, legacy doulas\, eco doulas\, vigil doulas\, administrative doulas\, and many more. (Not sure what that means? Don’t worry\, we’ll tell you all about it!) \n\n\n\nWhether you’re exploring doula services for yourself\, considering training\, or seeking resources to help others\, this conversation will illuminate the diverse ways doulas can provide compassionate support during life’s most challenging transitions. \n\n\n\nWriting about Grief\n\n\n\n\n\n2–3:30pmPanel Conversation in the Modern Chapel – Chapel A \n\n\n\nLoss touches every life\, yet each person’s journey through grief remains uniquely their own. This panel brings together writers who center grief in their work to explore how the act of artistic creation serves as both a pathway through mourning and a means to connect with others navigating similar terrain. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis conversation welcomes writers\, readers\, and anyone walking their own path through loss. Together\, we’ll discover how words can help us make sense of grief—its sorrow and its revelations\, its endings and unexpected beginnings. The panel will conclude with an interactive Q&A. \n\n\n\nSibling Loss\n\n\n\n\n\n2–3:30pmPanel Conversation in the Modern Chapel – Chapel B \n\n\n\nSibling loss is often called a “forgotten grief\,” overlooked by society and frequently misunderstood. This panel brings together writers\, mental health professionals\, and individuals with lived experience to explore the profound complexity of grieving a sibling and how that loss shapes identity\, memory\, and family dynamics throughout one’s life. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhether your loss is recent or long ago\, whether you’re grieving or supporting someone else\, this conversation will offer validation\, insight\, and space to reflect on the enduring bond between siblings that persists even after death. A moderated Q&A will follow\, allowing attendees to share questions and stories. \n\n\n\nGrieving and Weaving\n\n\n\n\n\n4–6:00pmHands-on Workshop in Chapel B \n\n\n\nJoin us for an afternoon of knitting and crocheting that explores creativity\, contemplation\, and healing through textile arts. Led by artist Mary Pat Klein\, discover the therapeutic potential of tactile crafts in processing grief. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll skill levels are welcome; tutorials are available for beginners\, and experienced crafters of any medium may work on their new or ongoing projects. A limited number of materials for crafting will be provided on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n\n\n\nMary Pat Klein is a renowned yarn craftsperson whose work has been part of Oscar-nominated costume design teams and has been featured on Broadway and television. \n\n\n\nSacred Grounds: Sips & Stories\n\n\n\n\n\n4–6:00pmMeet and Greet in the Modern Chapel – Chapel A \n\n\n\nAt this intimate and informal gathering\, Green-Wood’s gravediggers\, crematory operators\, and memorial counselors\, alongside local death-care-industry professionals and community members\, will join together for candid and supportive conversations about death work. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhile mingling over light refreshments\, you’ll have unprecedented access to the professionals who quietly steward our final transitions and work to demystify death care. URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/sunday-in-the-cemetery-2/ CATEGORIES:Death Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/GW-Sundays-In-The-Cemetery-List.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T203000 DTSTAMP:20260424T150124 CREATED:20250808T151721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T151724Z UID:10036964-1765564200-1765571400@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Grieving & Weaving DESCRIPTION:Credit: Jordana Bermudez\n\n\n\n\n\nStitching together creativity and community\, this knitting and crocheting group is unique for one reason: it meets in a cemetery. Whether you’re an expert with yarn or just starting out\, you are welcome to join us as we share stories\, skills\, and grief resources in the comfort of Green-Wood’s Modern Chapel. As we create together\, we’ll talk about the significance of handmade items in both our personal and collective histories. To hear about past attendees’ experiences\, listen and/or read to this piece featured on NPR.    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: Free. Registration required. \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn-Person Event(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\nBeginners can join our knitting and crochet tutorial groups\, while experienced crafters are encouraged to bring ongoing projects and mentor others. Feel free to bring your own yarn\, needles\, and hooks; some materials will be available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Not a knitter? Not to worry\, you can bring whatever other crafts you are working on. \n\n\n\nFree. Registration required. Please consider a $10 donation to the Green-Wood Historic Fund so that we can continue to offer free and low-cost programs throughout the year. \n\n\n\nBEFORE RESERVING YOUR SPOT\, PLEASE NOTE:\n\n\n\n\nWhere to go: This program will take place at the Modern Chapel near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).\n\n\n\nThe Modern Chapel is not fully ADA Compliant. Before reserving tickets\, we encourage visitors to contact our staff with any questions regarding accommodations and accessibility for this program. Please call 718-210-3080\, ext. 1 or email events@green-wood.com. URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/grieving-weaving-3/2025-12-12/ CATEGORIES:Death Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Grieving-Weaving-Green-Wood-Cemetery-Photo-Jordana-Bermudez.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T130000 DTSTAMP:20260424T150124 CREATED:20251202T191325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T150616Z UID:10037015-1765710000-1765717200@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Between Endings and Beginnings: A Ritual at Jean Shin’s Offering DESCRIPTION:Join us for the inauguration of Jean Shin’s Offering\, a site-specific installation in Green-Wood’s entrance meadow. Inspired by Korean tumuli burial mounds\, Offering honors trees that have lived and died at the Cemetery\, transforming fallen trunks\, branches\, and leaves into a living memorial. As these natural materials decompose\, they will nourish the soil and fuel new growth\, and native wildflowers planted in spring 2026 will create habitat for birds and pollinators. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: Free. Registration required. \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn-Person Event(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\nThis afternoon’s program begins with an introduction to Offering by Jean Shin and an overview of death education at Green-Wood by Toni Franco\, one of the Cemetery’s Death Cafe facilitators. Dannielle Tegeder from Hilma’s Ghost will then lead a contemplative ritual at the site of the installation. Participants will take care in a series of guided meditation and release work\, as well as collecting natural elements to carry forward into their own personal rituals during the darkest days of December.  \n\n\n\nEveryone is welcome\, but please note that this ritual will take place outdoors. Please dress comfortably and wear appropriate footwear. Contact us in advance if you require any accommodations. URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/between-endings-and-beginnings-a-ritual-at-jean-shins-offering/ CATEGORIES:Death Education,Jean Shin ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/JeanShin_TreeRitual_Website_4_3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T200000 DTSTAMP:20260424T150124 CREATED:20250808T154204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T154246Z UID:10036966-1765909800-1765915200@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Death Cafe DESCRIPTION:Credit: Jothan Cashero\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 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 explore topics like burial vs. cremation\, green burials\, planning funerals and celebrations of life\, or personal experiences with grief. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: Free. Registration required. \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn-Person Event(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us in the Cemetery’s Modern Chapel to share your thoughts\, hopes\, and questions in a safe\, welcoming space—over tea and pastries. \n\n\n\nFree. Registration required. Please consider a $10 donation to the Green-Wood Historic Fund so that we can continue to offer free and low-cost programs throughout the year. \n\n\n\nBEFORE RESERVING YOUR SPOT\, PLEASE NOTE:\n\n\n\n\nWhere To Go: This program will take place at the Modern Chapel near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).\n\n\n\nAccessibility & Safety: The Modern Chapel is not fully ADA compliant; however\, accommodations for entrance can be made for visitors using wheelchairs or other mobility aids. Before reserving tickets\, we encourage visitors to contact our staff with any questions regarding accommodations and accessibility at 718-210-3080\, ext. 1\, or events@green-wood.com. URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/death-cafe-21/ CATEGORIES:Death Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/All-Death-Cafe_Credit-Jothan-Cashero.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T203000 DTSTAMP:20260424T150124 CREATED:20260104T044613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T044843Z UID:10037059-1768329000-1768336200@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Grieving & Weaving DESCRIPTION:Credit: Jordana Bermudez\n\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re an expert with yarn\, just starting out\, or prefer sketching or collaging\, all are welcome to join us as we share stories\, skills\, and grief resources. As we create together in the comfort of Green-Wood’s Modern Chapel\, we’ll talk about the significance of handmade items in both our personal and collective histories.  \n\n\n\nBeginners can join our knitting and crochet tutorial groups\, while experienced crafters are encouraged to bring ongoing projects and mentor others. Feel free to bring your own yarn\, needles\, and hooks; some materials will be available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Not a knitter? Not to worry\, you can bring whatever other crafts you are working on. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: Free. Registration required. \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn-Person Event(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\nTo hear about past attendees’ experiences\, listen to and/or read this piece featured on NPR. \n\n\n\nFree. Registration required. Please consider a $10 donationto the Green-Wood Historic Fund so that we can continue to offer free and low-cost programs throughout the year. \n\n\n\nBEFORE RESERVING YOUR SPOT\, PLEASE NOTE:\n\n\n\n\nWhere To Go: This program will take place at the Modern Chapel near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).\n\n\n\nAccessibility & Safety: The Modern Chapel is not fully ADA compliant\, however\, accommodations for entrance can be made for visitors using wheelchairs or other mobility aids. Before reserving tickets\, we encourage visitors to contact our staff with any questions regarding accommodations and accessibility at 718-210-3080\, ext. 1\, or events@green-wood.com. URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/grieving-weaving-4/2026-01-13/ CATEGORIES:Death Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Grieving-Weaving-Green-Wood-Cemetery-Photo-Jordana-Bermudez.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T200000 DTSTAMP:20260424T150124 CREATED:20260127T180445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T180449Z UID:10037061-1769538600-1769544000@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Death Cafe DESCRIPTION:Credit: Jothan Cashero\n\n\n\n\n\nIMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that today’s session will be meeting VIRTUALLY. To register or join\, please click here. \n\n\n\nThe Death Cafe is a simple yet powerful idea: bring people together to openly discuss grief\, loss\, and mortality. 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 explore such topics as burial vs. cremation\, green burials\, planning funerals and celebrations of life\, or personal experiences with grief. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: Free. Registration required. \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn-Person Event(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us in the Cemetery’s Modern Chapel to share your thoughts\, hopes\, and questions in a safe\, welcoming space over tea and pastries. \n\n\n\nFree. Registration required. Please consider a $10 donation to the Green-Wood Historic Fund so that we can continue to offer more death education programs like this throughout the year. \n\n\n\nBEFORE RESERVING YOUR SPOT\, PLEASE NOTE:\n\n\n\n\nWhere To Go: This program will take place at the Modern Chapel near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).\n\n\n\nAccessibility & Safety: The Modern Chapel is not fully ADA compliant; however\, accommodations for entrance can be made for visitors using wheelchairs or other mobility aids. Before reserving tickets\, we encourage visitors to contact our staff with any questions regarding accommodations and accessibility at 718-210-3080\, ext. 1\, or events@green-wood.com. URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/death-cafe-22/ CATEGORIES:Death Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/All-Death-Cafe_Credit-Jothan-Cashero.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T203000 DTSTAMP:20260424T150124 CREATED:20260104T044613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T044843Z UID:10037054-1771439400-1771446600@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Grieving & Weaving DESCRIPTION:Credit: Jordana Bermudez\n\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re an expert with yarn\, just starting out\, or prefer sketching or collaging\, all are welcome to join us as we share stories\, skills\, and grief resources. As we create together in the comfort of Green-Wood’s Modern Chapel\, we’ll talk about the significance of handmade items in both our personal and collective histories.  \n\n\n\nBeginners can join our knitting and crochet tutorial groups\, while experienced crafters are encouraged to bring ongoing projects and mentor others. Feel free to bring your own yarn\, needles\, and hooks; some materials will be available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Not a knitter? Not to worry\, you can bring whatever other crafts you are working on. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: Free. Registration required. \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn-Person Event(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\nTo hear about past attendees’ experiences\, listen to and/or read this piece featured on NPR. \n\n\n\nFree. Registration required. Please consider a $10 donationto the Green-Wood Historic Fund so that we can continue to offer free and low-cost programs throughout the year. \n\n\n\nBEFORE RESERVING YOUR SPOT\, PLEASE NOTE:\n\n\n\n\nWhere To Go: This program will take place at the Modern Chapel near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).\n\n\n\nAccessibility & Safety: The Modern Chapel is not fully ADA compliant\, however\, accommodations for entrance can be made for visitors using wheelchairs or other mobility aids. Before reserving tickets\, we encourage visitors to contact our staff with any questions regarding accommodations and accessibility at 718-210-3080\, ext. 1\, or events@green-wood.com. URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/grieving-weaving-4/2026-02-18/ CATEGORIES:Death Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Grieving-Weaving-Green-Wood-Cemetery-Photo-Jordana-Bermudez.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR