Grieving & Weaving: Matters of the Heart
2024-02-07 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
There is something cathartic about working with yarn—a solace to be found in methodically creating patterns and textures with your own hands. Join Green-Wood Death Educator Gabrielle R. Gatto and artist Mary Pat Klein as they bring together creativity and contemplation with an evening of knitting and crocheting.

For the February meeting of Grieving & Weaving, our theme is love and relationships.

Price: Free. Registration required.

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We’ll explore how thoughtfully crafted objects can be physical reminders of our relationships built on love. We’ll also discuss women who changed the game in the arts and pay honor to the roads they laid out for us. We will delve into the significance of tactile and kinesthetic healing modalities and how knitting and crocheting can be integrated into your grief journey.

All skill levels are welcome, from beginners to experts! Mary Pat will lead a tutorial for newcomers in both knitting and crocheting, while those at intermediate and expert levels are encouraged to bring their ongoing projects. Feel free to bring your own yarn, needles, and hooks; some materials will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Mary Pat Klein is a highly skilled and renowned yarn craftsperson. Her knit creations have graced television screens, print ads, and Broadway stages. Her works have been featured on The Today Show and Guiding Light, as well as Broadway productions including Frozen, A View From a Bridge, Present Laughter, and the stage adaptation of Mrs. Doubtfire, for which she crafted the iconic blue sweater. Collaborating closely with Tony Award-winning costume designers, Mary Pat has custom crafted blankets, sweaters, hats, throw pillows, and an array of unique items.

Free. 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.

BEFORE RESERVING YOUR SPOT, PLEASE NOTE:

Attendees must follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors.

Tickets: There is no need to print tickets. Attendees will be checked in by name.

Where to go: Contactless check-in will take place at the Modern Chapel near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

Mortality & Me: Green-Wood’s Book Club
2024-03-11 18:30 - 19:45
It’s often difficult to engage in conversations about death: Will I say the wrong thing? Am I going to offend someone? Who wants to talk about that morbid stuff anyway? Green-Wood’s book club, Mortality & Me, will help make death an easier subject to talk about through compelling books that tackle this topic head on.

For this book club session, we will be discussing The Collective Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer. This novel follows Clover Brooks, a death doula living in New York City, as she struggles to navigate her own life, while peacefully guiding others through the end-of-life process.

Price: Free. Registration required.

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No need to read the book in its entirety, a portion of the book in .pdf form will be sent to you. This section will be the basis of our discussion.

Free. 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.

BEFORE RESERVING YOUR SPOT, PLEASE NOTE:

Attendees must follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors.

Tickets: There is no need to print tickets. Attendees will be checked in by name.

Where to go: Contactless check-in will take place at the Modern Chapel near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

Grieving & Weaving: National Craft Month
2024-03-13 18:30 - 20:30
There is something cathartic about working with yarn—a solace to be found in methodically creating patterns and textures with your own hands. Join Green-Wood Death Educator Gabrielle R. Gatto and artist Mary Pat Klein as they bring together creativity and contemplation with an evening of knitting and crocheting.

For the March meeting of Grieving & Weaving—which falls in National Craft Month our theme will surround the benefits of being in community and sharing our creative endeavors. We will delve into the significance of tactile and kinesthetic healing modalities and how knitting and crocheting can be integrated into your grief journey.

Price: Free. Registration required.

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All skill levels are welcome, from beginners to experts! Mary Pat will lead a tutorial for newcomers in both knitting and crocheting, while those at intermediate and expert levels are encouraged to bring their ongoing projects. Feel free to bring your own yarn, needles, and hooks; some materials will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Mary Pat Klein is a highly skilled and renowned yarn craftsperson. Her knit creations have graced television screens, print ads, and Broadway stages. Her works have been featured on The Today Show and Guiding Light, as well as Broadway productions including Frozen, A View From a Bridge, Present Laughter, and the stage adaptation of Mrs. Doubtfire, for which she crafted the iconic blue sweater. Collaborating closely with Tony Award-winning costume designers, Mary Pat has custom crafted blankets, sweaters, hats, throw pillows, and an array of unique items.

Free. 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.

BEFORE RESERVING YOUR SPOT, PLEASE NOTE:

Attendees must follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors.

Tickets: There is no need to print tickets. Attendees will be checked in by name.

Where to go: Contactless check-in will take place at the Modern Chapel near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

Financial End of Life Planning 101
2024-03-21 19:00 - 20:30
In partnership with Ameriprise Financial

There are two great taboos: death and money. This evening, we will tackle both! Daniel Delaney of Ameriprise Financial will present a holistic overview of what questions we should be asking ourselves and our loved ones to plan for the end of life. He will cover basic financial topics like saving, investing, and setting goals. He will also dive deep into estate planning as an important part of end-of-life planning. Bring your questions!

Price: Free. Registration required.

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Since 1894, Ameriprise Financial has provided financial planning services and advice. They aim to help people invest towards their financial goals so they may feel confident about the present without losing sight of the future.

Free. 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.

BEFORE RESERVING YOUR SPOT, PLEASE NOTE:

Attendees must follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors.

Tickets: There is no need to print tickets. Attendees will be checked in by name.

Where to go: Contactless check-in will take place at the Modern Chapel near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

Death Cafe
2024-03-27 18:15 - 19:45
The Death Cafe is a simple concept. Bring strangers together to discuss one of the great universal truths: death. With thousands of chapters in over 25 countries around the world, Death Cafes are informal gatherings that aim to “increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their lives.” There is no set agenda, but small group conversations might include thoughts on burial versus cremation, what music you want played at your funeral, or a personal experience you had dealing with grief.

Price: Free. Registration required.

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Virtual EventA Zoom link will be in your confirmation email upon registration.

In this virtual version of the popular program, Gabrielle Gatto, Green-Wood’s coordinator of public programs who holds a certificate in Thanatology, invites you to share your thoughts, anxieties, hopes, and questions about death. It’s an opportunity for safe and open exchanges over Zoom.

Free. 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. A Zoom link will be in your confirmation email upon registration.

Exit Strategy: Community Days
2024-03-30 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-04-27 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-11 11:00 - 15:00
Green-Wood’s artist in residence Adam Tendler invites you to contribute to his upcoming installation Exit Strategy (opening June 2024). Exit Strategy is a site specific installation in Green-Wood’s Fort Hamilton Gatehouse that interrogates the complex relationship between grief and personal identity, creating an immersive environment that meditates on how we attach ourselves to memories and physical objects, and the possibilities for letting them go. The installation will incorporate content contributed by members of the Green-Wood community, like you.

Price: Free.

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There are few ways to participate:

At the Cemetery: Visit the artist’s studio in the Fort Hamilton Gatehouse on March 30th, April 27th, or May 11th between 11:00 am–3:00 pm where you may: (1) write a reflection about someone you have lost or where you are in your life (think journal entry) and/or (2) contribute a memento belonging to a departed loved one (We recommend an article of clothing).*

From Anywhere: Send a recording or voice memo of yourself sharing about people you have lost and/or your current emotional state to the email address exitstrategy@green-wood.com.*

These community days are presented as part of Green-Wood’s Death Education programming, through which we aim to grow closer to death, dying, grief, and loss in healthy and community-driven ways. As music is our universal language, death is one of the great universal truths; we will come together to sit with both of them as we process our individual grief and participate in honoring our collective grief.

* All submitted materials will be incorporated into the artist’s work either visually or sonically, and the final piece will open to the public in June. All submissions will be kept anonymous, are final, and cannot be returned. Materials will be destroyed or removed, along with the artist’s work, in a public ceremony that culminates the exhibit.

The Fort Hamilton Gatehouse is located just inside Green-Wood’s Fort Hamilton Parkway Entrance (Fort Hamilton Parkway and Micieli Place). It is an approximately 10 minute walk from the Fort Hamilton F and G Train Station.

Silent Book Club of Death
2024-04-17 18:00 - 20:30
Do you love to read, but can never seem to find the time or motivation? Set aside this evening to cozy up with a book of your own choice with fellow readers at Green-Wood!

If you’re passionate about reading and about death, grief, and mortality, the Silent Book Club of Death is for you. We’ll start with a quiet hour of reading alone together—bring your own book on these topics or borrow one from our library—followed by the opportunity for discussion.

Price: Free. Registration required.

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The Silent Book Club of Death was born from Silent Book Club (SBC), a global community of readers and introverts, with more than 500 chapters in 50 countries around the world. SBC members gather in public at bars, cafes, bookstores, and libraries, as well as online to read together in quiet camaraderie. Silent Book Club of Death’s New York chapter is facilitated by Lauren Seeley, who is a death doula and illustrator, and serves as a logistics specialist at Compassionate Care Pet Aquamation.

Free. 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.

BEFORE RESERVING YOUR SPOT, PLEASE NOTE:

Attendees must follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors.

Tickets: There is no need to print tickets. Attendees will be checked in by name.

Where to go: Contactless check-in will take place at the Modern Chapel near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

Grieving & Weaving: Handmade Histories
2024-04-18 18:30 - 20:30
There is something cathartic about working with yarn—a solace to be found in methodically creating patterns and textures with your own hands. Join Green-Wood Death Educator Gabrielle R. Gatto and artist Mary Pat Klein as they bring together creativity and contemplation with an evening of knitting and crocheting.

For the April meeting of Grieving & Weaving, our theme is handmade histories.We will talk about how handmade items have endured time in both our individual and collective history. Bring a handmade item you’d like to share with the group or a story about a family item—maybe a blanket, article of clothing, or toy—that’s been passed down generation after generation.

Price: Free. Registration required.

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All skill levels are welcome, from beginners to experts! Mary Pat will lead a tutorial for newcomers in both knitting and crocheting, while those at intermediate and expert levels are encouraged to bring their ongoing projects. Feel free to bring your own yarn, needles, and hooks; some materials will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Mary Pat Klein is a highly skilled and renowned yarn craftsperson. Her knit creations have graced television screens, print ads, and Broadway stages. Her works have been featured on The Today Show and Guiding Light, as well as Broadway productions including Frozen, A View From a Bridge, Present Laughter, and the stage adaptation of Mrs. Doubtfire, for which she crafted the iconic blue sweater. Collaborating closely with Tony Award-winning costume designers, Mary Pat has custom crafted blankets, sweaters, hats, throw pillows, and an array of unique items.

Free. 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.

BEFORE RESERVING YOUR SPOT, PLEASE NOTE:

Attendees must follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors.

Tickets: There is no need to print tickets. Attendees will be checked in by name.

Where to go: Contactless check-in will take place at the Modern Chapel near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

Pride & Performance: Soul Showcase
2024-05-04 16:00 - 19:00
In partnership with Death of the Party and Brooklyn Community Pride Center

Join us for an open-mic style variety showcase about grief and loss centering voices of the LGBTQ+ community.

Green-Wood is hosting Death of the Party for their first-ever variety showcase, inviting talented individuals to perform their works surrounding themes of loss. Founded by Melanie Wilson, Death of the Party is a growing community for grieving LGBTQ+ folks and allies who have experienced the death of someone close. Their mission is to host community events that facilitate creative ways to express and explore grief.

Price: Free. Registration required.

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Hosted by The Green-Wood Cemetery in partnership with Death of the Party and Brooklyn Community Pride Center, share your original, grief inspired poetry, music, comedy, spoken word, or dance with fellow LGBTQ+ artists and allies who understand loss. After the “Soul Showcase,” enjoy mingling at a post-show mixer. It is not required that you perform; for those who want to just sit back and experience others’ art, please grab a ticket and bring your friends.

To sign-up as a performer, please fill out this form. We will curate the performance line-up to ensure variety prior to the event. We appreciate you sharing your talents and soul with us.

Free. 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.

BEFORE RESERVING YOUR SPOT, PLEASE NOTE:

Attendees must follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors.

Tickets: There is no need to print tickets. Attendees will be checked in by name.

Where to go: Contactless check-in will take place at the Modern Chapel near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

The Future of the Funeral
2024-05-08 18:15 - 19:45
Credit: Bruce Katz

Join us as we examine the impact of evolving cultural landscapes on funeral practices, considering how diverse belief systems, multicultural influences, and changing demographics are shaping the rituals of tomorrow. We will explore the role of technology in memorialization, from virtual ceremonies and digital memorials to the use of artificial intelligence in creating personalized and interactive experiences that celebrate the unique lives of the deceased.We will peer into the future to consider the psychological and emotional aspects of grief and mourning in a rapidly changing world.

Price: Free. Registration required.

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This program will be led by funeral director and death educator Amy Cunningham.

Free. 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.

BEFORE RESERVING YOUR SPOT, PLEASE NOTE:

Attendees must follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors.

Tickets: There is no need to print tickets. Attendees will be checked in by name.

Where to go: Contactless check-in will take place at the Modern Chapel near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

Grieving & Weaving: Maternal Moments
2024-05-09 18:30 - 20:30
There is something cathartic about working with yarn—a solace to be found in methodically creating patterns and textures with your own hands. Join Green-Wood Death Educator Gabrielle R. Gatto and artist Mary Pat Klein as they bring together creativity and contemplation with an evening of knitting and crocheting.

For the May meeting of Grieving & Weaving, we’re focusing on the maternal figures that have impacted us. We’ll discuss women who we admire for their work in the fiber arts, like Green-Wood permanent resident Nancy Spero, and have the opportunity to share stories of the women in our lives that taught us valuable skills.

Price: Free. Registration required.

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All skill levels are welcome, from beginners to experts! Mary Pat will lead a tutorial for newcomers in both knitting and crocheting, while those at intermediate and expert levels are encouraged to bring their ongoing projects. Feel free to bring your own yarn, needles, and hooks; some materials will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Mary Pat Klein is a highly skilled and renowned yarn craftsperson. Her knit creations have graced television screens, print ads, and Broadway stages. Her works have been featured on The Today Show and Guiding Light, as well as Broadway productions including Frozen, A View From a Bridge, Present Laughter, and the stage adaptation of Mrs. Doubtfire, for which she crafted the iconic blue sweater. Collaborating closely with Tony Award-winning costume designers, Mary Pat has custom crafted blankets, sweaters, hats, throw pillows, and an array of unique items.

Free. 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.

BEFORE RESERVING YOUR SPOT, PLEASE NOTE:

Attendees must follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors.

Tickets: There is no need to print tickets. Attendees will be checked in by name.

Where to go: Contactless check-in will take place at the Modern Chapel near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

Mortality & Me: Featuring Special Guest, Author Alix Strauss
2024-05-14 18:00 - 20:30
Author and New York Times contributor, Alix Strauss, makes a return appearance to Green-Wood! This time, Alix will lead our popular book club series, Mortality & Me. She’ll read excerpts from her two her books, The Joy of Funerals: 20th Anniversary Edition, and Death Becomes Them: Unearthing the Suicides of the Brilliant, the Famous, and the Notorious and lead a discussion about her writing process for each. Bring your questions! Both books will be available for purchase and signing.

Price: Free. Registration required.

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You do not have to have read either book in full to enjoy the event. A portion of each will be sent to attendees in PDF form, via email in advance. These sections will be the basis of our discussion.

Please note: This evening discussion will include the topic of suicide.

The Joy of Funerals is a collection of fictional stories that explore the lives of nine women, each willing to take drastic measures to fill the voids created by longing and loneliness. The stories are anchored around the character of Nina, a lonely, single thirty-something woman who attends funerals in the hope of connecting with others.

Death Becomes Them: Unearthing the Suicides of the Brilliant, the Famous, and the Notorious, is an eye-opening and intimate portrait of the lonely, sad, and nightmarish lives of notable individuals who took their own lives. The book delves into the deaths of some of our most influential cultural icons: Sylvia Plath, Sigmund Freud, Vincent van Gogh, Abbie Hoffman, Virginia Woolf, and Kurt Cobain, among others.

Free. 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.

BEFORE RESERVING YOUR SPOT, PLEASE NOTE:

Attendees must follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors.

Tickets: There is no need to print tickets. Attendees will be checked in by name.

Where to go: Contactless check-in will take place at the Modern Chapel near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

Death Cafe
2024-05-16 18:00 - 19:30
Credit: Jothan Cashero

The Death Cafe is a simple concept. Bring strangers together to discuss one of the great universal truths: death. With thousands of chapters in over 25 countries around the world, Death Cafes are informal gatherings that aim to “increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their lives.” There is no set agenda, but small group conversations might include thoughts on burial versus cremation, what music you want played at your funeral, or a personal experience you had dealing with grief.

Price: Free. Registration required.

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Virtual EventA Zoom link will be in your confirmation email upon registration.

In this virtual version of the popular program, Gabrielle Gatto, Green-Wood’s manager of public programs who holds a certificate in Thanatology, invites you to share your thoughts, anxieties, hopes, and questions about death. It’s an opportunity for safe and open exchanges over Zoom.

Free. 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. A Zoom link will be in your confirmation email upon registration.

Death Cafe
2024-05-29 18:15 - 19:45, 2024-07-31 18:15 - 19:45
Credit: Jothan Cashero

The Death Cafe is a simple concept. Bring strangers together to discuss one of the great universal truths: death. With thousands of chapters in over 26 countries around the world, Death Cafes are informal gatherings that aim to “increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their lives.” There is no set agenda, but small group conversations might include thoughts on burial versus cremation, green burials, what music you want played at your funeral, or a personal experience you had dealing with grief.

Price: Free. Registration required.

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Taking place in the Cemetery’s Modern Chapel, Gabrielle Gatto, Green-Wood’s manager of public programs and a death doula who holds a certificate in thanatology, invites you to share their thoughts, anxieties, hopes, and questions about death. It’s an opportunity for safe and open exchanges—along with tea and pastries!

Free. 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.

BEFORE RESERVING YOUR SPOT, PLEASE NOTE:

Attendees must follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors.

Tickets: There is no need to print tickets. Attendees will be checked in by name.

Where to go: Contactless check-in will take place at the Modern Chapel near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

Grieving & Weaving
2024-06-18 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-07-23 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-08-21 18:30 - 20:30
There is something cathartic about working with yarn—a solace to be found in methodically creating patterns and textures with your own hands. Join Green-Wood Death Educator Gabrielle R. Gatto and artist Mary Pat Klein as they bring together creativity and contemplation with an evening of crafting.

If you like to knit, crochet, or engage in another kind of crafting—artists of all kinds are welcome—Grieving & Weaving is for you.

Price: Free. Registration required.

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Share your craft, your projects, and your thoughts with us. As we create together, we’ll talk about the significance of handmade items in both our personal and collective histories. Feel free to bring a handmade item you’d like to share with the group or a story about a family item—maybe a blanket, article of clothing, or toy—that’s been passed down generation after generation.

All skill levels are welcome, from beginners to experts! Mary Pat will lead a tutorial for newcomers in both knitting and crocheting, while those at intermediate and expert levels are encouraged to bring their ongoing projects. Feel free to bring your own yarn, needles, and hooks; some materials will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Mary Pat Klein is a highly skilled and renowned yarn craftsperson. Her knit creations have graced television screens, print ads, and Broadway stages. Her works have been featured on The Today Show and Guiding Light, as well as Broadway productions including Frozen, A View From a Bridge, Present Laughter, and the stage adaptation of Mrs. Doubtfire, for which she crafted the iconic blue sweater. Collaborating closely with Tony Award-winning costume designers, Mary Pat has custom crafted blankets, sweaters, hats, throw pillows, and an array of unique items.

Free. 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.

BEFORE RESERVING YOUR SPOT, PLEASE NOTE:

Attendees must follow all instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors.

By registering, you consent to be photographed, filmed and/or otherwise recorded. This program may be photographed for promotional or press purposes.

Tickets: There is no need to print tickets. Attendees will be checked in by name.

Where to go: Contactless check-in will take place at the Modern Chapel near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

Mortality & Me: Green-Wood’s Book Club
2024-07-08 18:00 - 20:30
It’s often difficult to engage in conversations about death: Will I say the wrong thing? Am I going to offend someone? Who wants to talk about that morbid stuff anyway? Green-Wood’s book club, Mortality & Me, will help make death an easier subject to talk about through compelling books that tackle this topic head on.

For this book club session, we will be discussing Alua Arthur’s Briefly Perfectly Human: Making an Authentic Life by Getting Real About the End, a deeply transformative memoir that reframes how we think about death.

Price: Free. Registration required.

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A lawyer-turned-death-doula, Arthur has shared her philosophy throughout the spheres of education, film, media—and now literature—that thinking about your own death can lead to a more fulfilling and authentic life. Her book is a powerful testament to getting in touch with something deeper by embracing the fact of our own mortality.

You do not have to have read the book in its entirety to enjoy the event. A portion will be sent to attendees in PDF form, via email in advance. This section will be the basis of our discussion.

Mortality & Me’s moderator, Josie Wells, is the creator and facilitator of Footnotes & Indexes Book Club whose mission is to connect people to literature that feeds their curiosity and articulates their lived experiences as a form of community activism. She holds degrees in African American Studies and English from Rutgers University and is an award-winning journalist.

Free. 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.

BEFORE RESERVING YOUR SPOT, PLEASE NOTE:

Attendees must follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors.

Tickets: There is no need to print tickets. Attendees will be checked in by name.

Where to go: Contactless check-in will take place at the Modern Chapel near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

Natural Endings: Green Burial at Green-Wood and Beyond
2024-08-03 14:00 - 17:00
Credit: Shannon Taggart

Around 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? Death Educator and Funeral Director Amy Cunningham is here to answer all of your questions! In this afternoon long walk and tour, Amy will address the growing importance of eco-conscious funeral practices, exploring sustainable alternatives to traditional burial methods and the emergence of environmentally friendly funeral rituals.

Price: Free. Registration required.

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She will then guide the group in a burial shroud workshop for a hands-on experience. Later, the group will walk to Cedar Dell, Green-Wood’s designated area for natural burial lots and learn about what natural burial looks like right here in Brooklyn!

Free. 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.

BEFORE RESERVING YOUR SPOT, PLEASE NOTE:

Attendees must follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors.

Tickets: There is no need to print tickets. Attendees will be checked in by name.

Where to go: Contactless check-in will take place at the Modern Chapel near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

Notes of Tribute: Viewing the 9/11 Memorial Lights
2024-09-11 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 required.

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All are welcome.

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.

Mourning for Nature
2024-09-14 14:00 - 15:30
Part of Climate Week at Green-Wood

In a world increasingly defined by the climate crisis, the profound effects on our environment can stir deep feelings of fear, grief, and uncertainty. How do we address these emotions and honor our connection to the natural world?

Join us for Mourning for Nature, an interactive workshop set in the serene and reflective space of the Cemetery. Come together with others to explore and express the complex emotions associated with the changing environment. Through group activities like writing letters to extinct species, we will foster a deeper connection to nature and transform these feelings into meaningful action.

Price: Free. Registration required.

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The workshop will take place outside and is facilitated by Death Literacy advocates, Your Morbid Friends.

As part of Green-Wood’s Climate Week programming, this event seeks to amplify awareness of issues surrounding climate change and foster community collaboration toward environmental stewardship and a more resilient future.

Free. 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.

A Day in the Life of A Pet Loss Specialist
2024-09-16 18:15 - 19:30
Losing a pet can hurt just as much as losing any human, but there are people who can help: pet loss specialists. They offer emotional support and practical guidance for navigating the death of beloved pets. Discover the daily routines, challenges, and rewards of their work and gain valuable insights into memorializing and grieving our beloved pets.

Participate in a Q&A session where you can ask questions and seek advice on dealing with pet loss and supporting others in their grief journey. Connect with fellow pet lovers and share your experiences in a safe and supportive environment.

Price: Free. Registration required.

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Our Panelists: Jessica Fragola, lead veterinarian and founder of Paws at Peace; Lauren Seeley, a death doula who works with those grieving pet loss; and Beth Bigler, pet loss grief counselor with Honoring Our Animals.

Free. 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.

Grieving & Weaving: Climate Week Edition
2024-09-23 18:30 - 20:30
Part of Climate Week at Green-Wood

Join us as we bring together creativity and contemplation with an evening of crafting.

At this special Climate Week edition of Grieving & Weaving, we’re focusing on how crafting can play a role in sustainability. Repurposing materials, crafting durable handmade items, and mending damaged garments are all ways we can minimize our environmental footprint. Please bring an item to mend. As we create, we welcome discussions on climate anxiety and how we can work together toward a more sustainable future.

Price: Free. Registration required.

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All skill levels are welcome, from beginners to experts! We’ll lead a tutorial for newcomers in both knitting and crocheting, while those at intermediate and expert levels are encouraged to bring their ongoing projects. You may bring your own yarn, needles, and hooks; some materials will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

As part of Green-Wood’s Climate Week programming, this event seeks to amplify awareness of issues surrounding climate change and foster community collaboration toward environmental stewardship and a more resilient future.The evening will be led by Green-Wood Death Educator Gabrielle R. Gatto and renowned yarn craftsperson Mary Pat Klein. Klein’s works have been featured on The Today Show, as well as Broadway productions including Frozen, Present Laughter, and the stage adaptation of Mrs. Doubtfire, for which she crafted the iconic blue sweater.

Free. 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.

Memorializing Ecological Loss
2024-09-24 18:00 - 20:00
Part of Climate Week at Green-Wood

As our landscapes and ecosystems face unprecedented changes due to the climate crisis, it’s crucial to find ways to mourn and memorialize these losses. Cemeteries, often steeped in history, tradition and symbolism, offer a unique opportunity to reflect on how we might memorialize these transformations.

Join us for a panel discussion in our Modern Chapel on how cemeteries, as spaces for public rituals and collective memory, can provide a platform for us to process our grief and loss surrounding the environmental crisis.

Price: Free. Registration required.

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The evening concludes with an interactive group activity, where attendees will collaborate to envision creative and meaningful ecological memorials. Our expert panelists include Ari Simon of Grief at Work, Johanna Lovecchio from Columbia University’s Climate School and Partners in Public Design, queer ecologist and and environmental consultant Katie Coyne, and Dr. Maya Livio of American University, who will be joined by Sara Evans, Green-Wood’s director of living collections and curator.

As part of Green-Wood’s Climate Week programming, this event seeks to amplify awareness of issues surrounding climate change and foster community collaboration toward environmental stewardship and a more resilient future.

Free. 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.

Death Cafe: Climate Week Edition
2024-09-25 18:15 - 19:45
Part of Climate Week at Green-Wood

Credit: Jothan Cashero

The Death Cafe is a simple concept. Bring strangers together to discuss one of the great universal truths: death. With thousands of chapters in over 26 countries around the world, Death Cafes are informal gatherings that aim to “increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their lives.”

For this meeting, we’ll focus our discussions on ecological grief and climate anxiety.

Price: Free. Registration required.

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Living amid the loss and destruction of the escalating climate crisis can trigger feelings of uncertainty, hopelessness, and deep sadness. We invite you to share your thoughts, anxieties, and feelings with us. It’s an opportunity for safe and open exchanges—along with tea and pastries!

As part of Green-Wood’s Climate Week programming, this event seeks to amplify awareness of issues surrounding climate change and foster community collaboration toward environmental stewardship and a more resilient future.

Free. 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.

Death Cafe
2024-10-07 18:00 - 19:30
Credit: Jothan Cashero

The Death Cafe is a simple concept. Bring strangers together to discuss one of the great universal truths: death. With thousands of chapters in over 26 countries around the world, Death Cafes are informal gatherings that aim to “increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their lives.” There is no set agenda, but topics of conversation may include thoughts on burial versus cremation, what music you want played at your funeral, or a personal experience you had dealing with grief.

Price: Free. Registration required.

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Taking place in the Cemetery’s Modern Chapel, Gabrielle Gatto, Green-Wood’s manager of public programs and a death doula who holds a certificate in thanatology, invites you to share their thoughts, anxieties, hopes, and questions about death. It’s an opportunity for safe and open exchanges—along with tea and pastries!

Free. 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.

Game Night at Green-Wood: The Death Deck
2024-10-15 18:30 - 20:00
Join friends and strangers alike for the ultimate cemetery card game: the Death Deck. With 112 thought-provoking cards featuring multiple choice and open-ended questions, the Death Deck prompts players to explore personal beliefs, fears, and preparations surrounding the inevitable end with a dose of humor and levity. Whether you’re partnering up or joining a lively group, expect an evening filled with introspection and connection. Don’t miss this opportunity to delve into what matters most—both in life and in death.

Price: Free. Registration required.

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The evening will be facilitated by Lisa Pahl, hospice social worker and co-creator of The Death Deck; Catherine, creator of the Death Project Manager Mortality Workbook and host of death positive events around the globe; and Lauren Seeley, a death doula and illustrator.

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.
