DEATH CAFE
2026-07-23 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-08-19 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Credit: Jothan Cashero

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 explore topics like burial vs. cremation, green burials, planning funerals and celebrations of life, or personal experiences with grief.

Join us at the Cemetery’s Modern Chapel to share your thoughts, hopes, and questions in a safe, welcoming space—over tea and pastries.

Free. 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.

Price: Free

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In-Person Event(see details below)

Know Before You Go:

Where To Go: This program will take place at the Modern Chapel near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

Accessibility & 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.

Grieving & Weaving
2026-08-12 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-09-16 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-10-08 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-11-13 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-12-12 18:30 - 20:30
Credit: Jordana Bermudez

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 to and/or read this piece featured on NPR.

Beginners 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.

Free. 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.

Price: Free

Register

In-Person Event(see details below)

Know Before You Go:

Where To Go: This program will take place at the Modern Chapel near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

Accessibility & 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.

Signatures for Safekeeping: Preparing End-of-Life Documents (POSTPONED)
2026-09-09 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-12-15 18:30 - 20:00
Most of our decisions around end-of-life not only involve answering the big questions, but also handling complex paperwork. This program offers practical and accessible guidance on the documents that help ensure our wishes are known (both for ourselves and others). Designed for adults at any stage of life, this series emphasizes empowerment to combat feelings of overwhelm.

Participants will learn from lawyers, estate planners, and end-of-life care practitioners about essential documents such as advance directives, health care proxies, wills, powers of attorney, and other planning tools. The sessions will take care to break down what each document does and when it’s needed.

Price: Free

Register

In-Person Event(see details below)

Know Before You Go:

Where To Go: This program will take place at The Green-House (750 Fifth Avenue), across the street from the Main Entrance of Green-Wood (500 25th Street).

Accessibility & Safety: The Green-House is an ADA-compliant building; however, extra accommodations for visitors using wheelchairs or other mobility aids are encouraged before reserving tickets. To contact our staff with any questions regarding accommodations and accessibility, call 718-210-3080, ext. 1, or email events@green-wood.com.

Notes of Tribute: Viewing the 9/11 Memorial Lights
2026-09-11 19:00 - 21:00
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.

Our 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.

Price: Free, registration recommended.

Registration will open in July.

In-Person Event(see details below)

All are welcome.

Free, 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.

BEFORE REGISTERING, PLEASE NOTE:

Where to go: The event takes place at the Gothic Arch, located near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

No paper or e-tickets will be necessary. Attendees will not be checked in; registration is to gauge attendance.

A Little More About Safety: Follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors.

Feeling Sick? Stay home if you are feeling sick or running a fever.

Inclement 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.

Checking in: Please note that registration for this event is recommended but not required. Names will not be checked.

A Day in the Life of a Funeral Celebrant
2026-10-07 18:30 - 20:00
Credit: Shannon Taggart

Green-Wood’s A Day in the Life series turns its focus to funeral celebrants, professionals who work closely with families to create meaningful, personalized rituals and memorial services. Panelists will discuss what their day-to-day responsibilities entail, from collaborating with families, funeral directors, and communities to designing services that reflect individual values, cultures, and beliefs. The conversation will also explore the logistics and emotional labor of the role, as well as pathways into the profession. Attendees are invited to ask questions about training, common misconceptions about celebrancy, and the evolving ways people mark death today.

A Day in the Life brings together industry professionals for lively conversations about the many facets of work in the deathcare field.

Price: Free

Register

In-Person Event(see details below)

Know Before You Go:

Where To Go: This program will take place at The Green-House (750 Fifth Avenue), across the street from the Main Entrance of Green-Wood (500 25th Street).

Accessibility & Safety: The Green-House is an ADA-compliant building; however, extra accommodations for visitors using wheelchairs or other mobility aids are encouraged, before reserving tickets. To contact our staff with any questions regarding accommodations and accessibility, call 718-210-3080, ext. 1, or email events@green-wood.com.

A Day in the Life of a Hospice Clinician
2026-12-02 18:30 - 20:00
Credit: Emily Faber

Green-Wood’s A Day in the Life series turns its focus to hospice clinicians, professionals who support patients and families through the final stages of life with compassion and specialized palliative care. Panelists will share candid insights into the emotional and practical realities of end-of-life care. Attendees are invited to ask questions about career pathways, common misconceptions, and how hospice services function within the broader healthcare system.

A Day in the Life brings together industry professionals for lively conversations about the many facets of work in the deathcare field.

Price: Free

Register

In-Person Event(see details below)

Know Before You Go:

Where To Go: This program will take place at The Green-House (750 Fifth Avenue), across the street from the Main Entrance of Green-Wood (500 25th Street).

Accessibility & Safety: The Green-House is an ADA-compliant building; however, extra accommodations for visitors using wheelchairs or other mobility aids are encouraged, before reserving tickets. To contact our staff with any questions regarding accommodations and accessibility, call 718-210-3080, ext. 1, or email events@green-wood.com.
