Green-Wood

Concert in the Catacombs: Gelsey Bell (SOLD OUT)
2022-04-29 18:30 - 20:15, 2022-04-28 20:00 - 21:45, 2022-04-28 18:30 - 20:15 (America/New_York)
This event is sold out. To secure tickets for our May concert in the Catacombs, click here.

In the middle of Green-Wood is a cavernous underground space rarely open to the public. The Catacombs is not just a place of rest for the departed, it is also the setting for New York’s most distinctive and atmospheric musical experiences.

Our 2022 Concert in the Catacombs series is curated by acclaimed experimental singer and songwriter Gelsey Bell. Hailed by The New York Times as “one of New York’s most adventurous musicians,” Bell brings together performers from a diverse range of styles, backgrounds, and influences.

Price: $40, and $35 for members.

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For this evening’s performance, Bell is joined by fellow improvisers Miguel Frasconi on glass instruments and Sara Schoenbeck on bassoon, and paper-cut artist and shadow puppeteer Erik Ruin. The musical trio will explore lush and meditative sound worlds bathed in the light and color of Ruin’s intricate and spell-binding visuals.

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6:30pm Performance

6:30pm: Doors Open7:00pm: Doors Close7:15–8:15pm: Performance

8:00pm Performance

8:00pm: Doors Open8:30pm: Doors Close8:45–9:45pm: Performance

BEFORE PURCHASING YOUR TICKETS, PLEASE NOTE:

Attendees must wear a face covering at all times on the trolley and in the Catacombs. Please follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors. Green-Wood reserves the right to deny entry to anyone who refuses to comply with these guidelines, which are based on CDC, state, and city mandates.Feeling Sick? Stay home if you are feeling sick or running a temperature. We will be happy to credit your ticket(s) for another visit, just email events@green-wood.com prior to the start of the program. Please understand our staffing is limited and we will respond as soon as we can.Doors close fifteen minutes before the performance begins: For the 6:30pm, doors close a 7:00pm, and for the 8:00pm doors close at 8:30pm

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Arbor Day Tree Planting
2022-04-29 14:00 - 17:00
Celebrate Arbor Day at Green-Wood by planting trees! Green-Wood is an accredited Level III Arboretum—one of only 42 in the world—home to over 8,000 trees. And the collection continues to grow! Get your hands dirty and learn about the dos and don’ts of tree planting, and how our new additions will support wildlife and increase our city’s resilience to a changing climate.

Green-Wood’s horticulture staff and our partners at The New York City Compost Project Hosted by Big Reuse will be there to share their knowledge and love of trees and compost.

Price: Free. Registration required.

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We will supply all of the tools and equipment; you just need closed toe shoes and clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty. A bottle of drinking water and sun protection is recommended!

Free to attend, registration required. All ages welcome! This program meets at the Main Entrance at 25th Street and Fifth Avenue.

Funding for this Arbor Day celebration is provided by an Urban and Community Forestry Grant as administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

Mapping the Past: The Sanborn Maps￼
2022-04-27 18:00 - 19:00
In the nineteenth century, fire was such a genuine concern for growing cities that insurers created finely detailed maps of buildings, properties, and streets for the fire insurance industry—for the purpose of assessing risk and cost of insurance. The Sanborn Map Company, founded by Green-Wood permanent resident Daniel Sanborn (1827-1883) in 1867, produced more than 700,000 of these intricate fire insurance maps of the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Cuba over the nearly a century it was in operation. Today, the significance of these maps reaches far beyond their original purpose, providing critical information about the history of our cities.

Price: $9, and $4 for members.

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

Join Jeff Richman, Green-Wood’s historian, and Ian Fowler, curator and geospatial librarian for the Lionel Pincus and Princess Firyal Map Division at The New York Public Library, for a fascinating discussion of the legendary Sanborn maps and what they tell us. You will see how the neighborhoods around Green-Wood developed and learn how you can explore century-old maps of your own neighborhood online.

This conversation is part of our series of virtual programs about the history of Green-Wood and its permanent residents, Zooming in on History.

History Happy Hour: Egyptomania–Egyptian Revival in Green-Wood and NYC Part 2
2022-04-26 18:00 - 19:00
The Victorians loved a good trend, so it’s no wonder they looked to ancient Egypt for inspiration when designing monuments and mausoleums! The Egyptian Revival craze made its way to America through the French and British occupation of Egypt, inspiring the architecture of cemeteries and cities across the world—a trend promoted by wealthy businessmen who likened themselves to pharaohs! Join us virtually as we explore even more of the history of the fascinating Egyptomania fad and its impact on New York City and our cemetery—from soaring obelisks and pyramid-shaped tombs to more diminutive symbols of ever-lasting life.

Price: $9, and $4 for members.

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Virtual EventA Zoom link and recipe will be emailed the day before the program.

While we can’t actually bring the bar or the drinks to you, we can offer some history on tap! Bring your own beverage–why not try our recommended cocktail of the evening–and raise a glass to the past as we stay connected through our popular series, History Happy Hour.

Great Trees of Green-Wood
2022-04-24 14:00 - 15:30, 2022-04-10 14:00 - 15:30
It’s what we wait for all year: the explosion of colors from hundreds of flowering trees and plants across Green-Wood. This feast for the eyes only lasts for a few weeks, so don’t miss it! Lace up your walking shoes and get ready to post like crazy on Instagram as you discover these blossoms for yourself. This walking tour, led by a member of the Cemetery’s Horticulture team, will highlight some of the nearly 8,000 trees in this accredited Level III Arboretum—one of only 25 in the US (and only 42 in the world!)

Price: $25, and $20 for members

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Walking Tour(see details below)

Location: Check-in takes place in the meadow at the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street. Look for signage.

Before Purchasing Your Ticket, Please Note:

Attendees are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to wear a face covering at all times, regardless of vaccine status, and follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors. Green-Wood reserves the right to deny entry to anyone who refuses to comply with these guidelines, which are based on CDC, state, and city mandates.This tour will involve walking on uneven terrain and climbing steps. Comfortable footwear is suggested.Location: Check-in takes place at the meadow near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street.There are no paper or e-tickets. Attendees will be checked in by name.Tickets are non-refundable (unless the tour is canceled by Green-Wood) and cannot be exchanged for a different tour or date!Inclement weather policy: We monitor the weather throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour, and will not make a final decision until at least 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.Feeling Sick? Stay home if you are feeling sick or running a fever. We will credit your ticket(s) for a future tour or program, just email events@green-wood.com prior to your tour. Please understand our staffing is limited and we will respond as soon as we can.

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GREEN-WOOD’S GREATEST HITS
2022-04-24 13:00 - 14:30, 2022-04-17 13:00 - 14:30, 2022-04-10 13:00 - 14:30
Join our expert tour guides to explore Green-Wood’s historic landscape and visit its most fascinating permanent residents. If you have never been to the Cemetery, this is your opportunity to discover the highlights of some of its 478 acres of art, history, and nature!

On this walking tour, you will tread where George Washington and his troops fought in the Battle of Brooklyn; learn of the massive fire that struck the Brooklyn Theatre in 1876; pay your respects to the maestro, Leonard Bernstein; and discover much more.

Price: $25, and $20 for members

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Before Purchasing Your Ticket, Please Note:

Attendees are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to wear a face covering at all times, regardless of vaccine status, and follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors. Green-Wood reserves the right to deny entry to anyone who refuses to comply with these guidelines, which are based on CDC, state, and city mandates.This tour will involve walking on uneven terrain and climbing steps. Comfortable footwear is suggested.Location: Check-in takes place at the meadow near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street.There are no paper or e-tickets. Attendees will be checked in by name.Tickets are non-refundable (unless the tour is canceled by Green-Wood) and cannot be exchanged for a different tour or date!Inclement weather policy: We monitor the weather throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour, and will not make a final decision until at least 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.Feeling Sick? Stay home if you are feeling sick or running a fever. We will credit your ticket(s) for a future tour or program, just email events@green-wood.com prior to your tour. Please understand our staffing is limited and we will respond as soon as we can.

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Birding in Peace
2022-04-24 06:00 - 07:30, 2022-04-17 06:00 - 07:30
Before our gates open to the general public, birding expert Rob Jett leads these peaceful early morning walking tours to discover the many birds that make Green-Wood their home—at least temporarily. Green-Wood’s official birding checklist will be made available to all attendees, or you can print it in advance here.

And depending when you stop by, you may see a variety of different species passing through:

Price: $20, and $15 for members

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Early Spring Migration (April)

Our April tours will be a feast for the ears and eyes with the trilling song of pine warblers and drumming pronouncements of woodpeckers on newly blossoming trees (including magnolias, maples, quinces, and dogwoods). We’ll discover thousands of songbirds resting before their trip farther north as well as arriving herons and egrets at Green-Wood’s glacial ponds.

Peak Spring Migration (May to mid-June)

From ruby-throated hummingbirds to over twenty species of colorful wood warblers, our peak migration tours will feature many of the 163 bird species that have been recorded at Green-Wood during the month of May. Beginning just after sunrise, we will experience spring’s dawn chorus at the most active time of day for birds.

Summer Birding (Late June to August)

In July we should see the offspring of our resident red-tailed hawk bravely preparing to leave the nest. Warbler songs will be replaced by chirring cicadas and the tweets of fledgling birds. Butterflies and dragonflies are abundant. By late-July, expect the arrival of the first southbound migrants.

Before Purchasing Your Ticket, Please Note:

Due to COVID-19, this tour may be canceled. Attendees will be notified immediately of any changes and your ticket(s) will be refunded.Attendees are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to wear a face covering at all times, regardless of vaccine status, and follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors. Green-Wood reserves the right to deny entry to anyone who refuses to comply with these guidelines, which are based on CDC, state, and city mandates.This tour will involve walking on uneven terrain and climbing steps. Comfortable footwear is suggested.Location: Check-in takes place at the meadow near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street.There are no paper or e-tickets. Attendees will be checked in by name.Tickets are non-refundable (unless the tour is canceled by Green-Wood) and cannot be exchanged for a different tour or date!Inclement weather policy: We monitor the weather throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour, and will not make a final decision until at least 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.Feeling Sick? Stay home if you are feeling sick or running a fever. We will credit your ticket(s) for a future tour or program, just email events@green-wood.com prior to your tour. Please understand our staffing is limited and we will respond as soon as we can.

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Green-Wood at Night
2022-04-23 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-04-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-04-16 19:00 - 21:00
Long after Green-Wood’s gates close to the public, explore its historic grounds under the cover of night. You’ll discover some of the Cemetery’s most stunning monuments and infamous permanent residents, including the ostentatious memorial to “The Soda Fountain King” John Matthews, the formerly unmarked grave of gang leader William Poole (better known as “Bill the Butcher”), and the true-crime-podcast-worthy tale of the murder of dentist Harvey Burdell in 1857. Your evening includes a peek into one of Green-Wood’s elaborate nineteenth-century mausoleums, normally closed to the public. Buy your tickets soon; these tours always sell out fast!

Price: $30, and $25 for members

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Walking Tour(see details below)

Location: Check-in takes place at the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street.

Before Purchasing Your Ticket, Please Note:

Attendees are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to wear a face covering at all times, regardless of vaccine status, and follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors. Green-Wood reserves the right to deny entry to anyone who refuses to comply with these guidelines, which are based on CDC, state, and city mandates.This tour will involve walking on uneven terrain and climbing steps. Comfortable footwear is suggested.Location: Check-in takes place at the meadow near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street.There are no paper or e-tickets. Attendees will be checked in by name.Tickets are non-refundable (unless the tour is canceled by Green-Wood) and cannot be exchanged for a different tour or date!Inclement weather policy: We monitor the weather throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour, and will not make a final decision until at least 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.Feeling Sick? Stay home if you are feeling sick or running a fever. We will credit your ticket(s) for a future tour or program, just email events@green-wood.com prior to your tour. Please understand our staffing is limited and we will respond as soon as we can.

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Discover Green-Wood Trolley Tour
2022-04-23 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-04-16 13:00 - 15:00
Join our expert tour guides aboard Green-Wood’s trolley to explore the Cemetery’s historic landscape and most fascinating permanent residents. If you have never been to Green-Wood, this is your opportunity to discover its 478 acres of art, history, and nature! You will tread where George Washington and his troops fought in the Battle of Brooklyn, hear the heartbreaking tale of the Roosevelt family, visit the grave of one of America’s greatest artists, and much more.

Price: $30, and $25 for members

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Trolley Tour(see details below)

Before Purchasing Your Ticket, Please Note:

Due to COVID-19, this tour may be canceled. Attendees will be notified immediately of any changes and your ticket(s) will be refunded.Attendees MUST wear a face covering at all times on the trolley, regardless of vaccine status, and follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors. Green-Wood reserves the right to deny entry to anyone who refuses to comply with these guidelines, which are based on CDC, state, and city mandates.This trolley tour will involve briefly walking on uneven terrain and climbing steps; however attendees may stay seated in the trolley if they wish. Comfortable footwear is suggested.Location: Check-in takes place at the Historic Chapel at the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street.There are no paper or e-tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.Seating is limited. Trolley tours routinely sell out. We strongly suggest that you reserve tickets in advance to ensure a spot for your preferred day.!Tickets are non-refundable (unless the tour is canceled by Green-Wood) and cannot be exchanged for a different tour or date!Inclement weather policy: We monitor the weather throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour, and will not make a final decision until at least 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.Feeling Sick? Stay home if you are feeling sick or running a fever. We will credit your ticket(s) for a future tour or program, just email events@green-wood.com prior to your tour. Please understand our staffing is limited and we will respond as soon as we can.

Green-Wood trolley tours are fully accessible and ADA compliant. In order to accommodate a wheelchair or other mobility aids on the trolley, arrangements must be made in advance. Please call 718-210-3080, ext. 1.

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Hanami Festival
2022-04-20 18:00 - 20:00
Rain Date: Thursday, April 21st

Spring is in the air, and it’s the perfect time to celebrate the beauty of the season! Translated from Japanese as “flower viewing,” hanami describes the pure joy of seeing flowering trees as they come into full bloom. Stroll winding paths to admire Green-Wood’s extensive (and colorful!) collection of cherry blossoms.

Along the way there will be music, entertainment, and opportunities to learn more about the Cemetery’s arboretum and wildlife. Enjoy a taste of Japan–sweet and savory treats from our friends at Japan Village in Industry City. For a special treat, We Sake is providing samples of their crisp and smooth Junmai Ginjo style Japanese sake.

Price: $40, and $35 for members.

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In-Person EventThere are no paper or e-tickets. Attendees will be checked in by name.

Before Purchasing Your Tickets, Please Note:

Attendees must follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors. Green-Wood reserves the right to deny entry to anyone who refuses to comply with these guidelines, which are based on CDC, state, and city mandates.Tickets are non-refundable and not exchangeable. In case of inclement weather, tickets will ONLY be honored on the rain date Thursday, April 21st.There is no on site parking.Feeling Sick? Stay home if you are feeling sick or running a fever. We will be happy to credit your ticket(s) for another visit, just email events@green-wood.com prior to the start of the program. Please understand our staffing is limited and we will respond as soon as we can.

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Death Café
2022-04-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11232, United States
The Death Café is inspired by the centuries-old European salon (or café), an informal gathering to discuss philosophical, political or scientific ideas. In 2011, British entrepreneur Jon Underwood brought this concept to discussions of the most universal topic of all: death. Underwood’s intention was to provide an opportunity to “increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their lives.” Today, there are over 4,400 Death Cafes in 26 countries around the world.
Green-Wood is proud to host monthly gatherings of the Death Café here in our beautiful, modern chapel. Amy Cunningham, death educator and creator of the Brooklyn-based blog TheInspiredFuneral.com, invites participants to share their thoughts and feelings on death. It’s an opportunity for safe and open exchanges, without an agenda. Tea and light snacks are provided.
“A place for people to discuss our inevitable fate.” – Gothamist
“It’s a reversal for American culture, which for a long time has shied away from these conversations.” – Village Voice
“[E]ncouraging people to talk about death more freely and naturally.” – Haaretz
Free to attend, RSVP recommended. Please register using the Eventbrite box below.
This program takes place in our Modern Chapel just to the right after passing through the Gothic Arches at the main entrance. All events will take place rain or shine. Click here for our inclement weather policy.

Mobile users: Please tap here for free registration.

U'ncuontru
2022-04-17 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-04-16 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-04-15 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-04-14 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-04-13 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-04-12 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-04-11 10:00 - 17:00
A film by Adrian Paci

On loop in the Historic Chapel April 1st–April 17th, 10am–5pm

Adrian Paci’s U’ncuontru (2021) was inspired by the religious ritual of the ‘Madonna vasa vasa’, which takes place every year on Easter Sunday in the Sicilian town of Modica and is attended by thousands of onlookers. After a long procession, the statues of the risen Christ and of the Virgin Mary come together at midday where the traditional “vasata” (“kissing”) takes place, a jubilant reuniting of mother and son.

Free and open to the public

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In 2021, due to the pandemic, the procession could not take place, but Paci imagined a nocturnal and clandestine meeting taking place regardless of the restrictions. A meeting far from the daylight and lacking the enthusiastic participation of the crowd. A silent and intimate encounter between a mother and son—between a woman veiled in black who removes her cloak and embraces the risen Christ—despite the absence of applause, revelry, and music.

From April 1st through May 7th, Paci’s solo exhibition, The Wanderers, will be on display at kaufmann repetto (55 Walker Street in Manhattan). The artist will be present for an opening reception on Friday, April 1st, 6–8pm.

Free and open to the public, no reservations are necessary. 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.

Green-Wood’s Hidden Treasures: A Preservationist’s View
2022-04-16 11:00 - 12:30
Green-Wood is an immense place, and a visit to our grounds can be overwhelming. What should you see? What direction should you go in? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! This new series of tours, led by the Cemetery’s expert staff, provides a behind-the-scenes exploration of art, history, and nature.

For this morning’s walking tour, Neela K. Wickremesinghe, Green-Wood’s Robert A. and Elizabeth Rohn Jeffe Director of Restoration and Preservation, will answer all of your burning questions about how she and her team preserve the legacy of the Cemetery’s over 570,0000 permanent residents.

Price: $25, and $20 for members

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Who looks after the graves? How are monuments conserved? What goes into restoring a large mausoleum? Neela will also speak about the Cemetery’s workforce development program in the restoration trades, how her experience in restoration construction prepared her for work at Green-Wood, and some of her favorite projects from the past few years.

Neela has worked at Green-Wood since 2016 restoring, resetting, and managing Green-Wood’s vast monument collection.

Location: Check-in takes place in the meadow at the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street.

Before Purchasing Your Ticket, Please Note:

Attendees are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to wear a face covering at all times, regardless of vaccine status, and follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors. Green-Wood reserves the right to deny entry to anyone who refuses to comply with these guidelines, which are based on CDC, state, and city mandates.This tour will involve walking on uneven terrain and climbing steps. Comfortable footwear is suggested.Location: Check-in takes place at the meadow near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street.There are no paper or e-tickets. Attendees will be checked in by name.Tickets are non-refundable (unless the tour is canceled by Green-Wood) and cannot be exchanged for a different tour or date!Inclement weather policy: We monitor the weather throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour, and will not make a final decision until at least 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.Feeling Sick? Stay home if you are feeling sick or running a fever. We will credit your ticket(s) for a future tour or program, just email events@green-wood.com prior to your tour. Please understand our staffing is limited and we will respond as soon as we can.

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Cremation: History and Modern Process
2022-04-14 18:00 - 19:30
This sweeping review of the history of cremation will take us from humankind’s earliest known cremation—in Australia over 32 thousand years ago—to its impact on modern funeral practices. Along the way, Joan of Arc, Walt Whitman, Mahatma Gandhi, and Whitney Houston will all make appearances in this engaging, lively talk led by funeral director Amy Cunningham in Green-Wood’s Modern Chapel. Afterwards, Gabrielle Gatto, Green-Wood’s coordinator of public programs, will lead a tour of the Cemetery’s crematory retorts to explain how cremation happens today.

Price: Free. Registration required.

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In-Person Event(see details below)

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 Registering, Please Note:

Attendees MUST wear a face covering at all times in the Modern Chapel, regardless of vaccine status, and follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors. Green-Wood reserves the right to deny entry to anyone who refuses to comply with these guidelines, which are based on CDC, state, and city mandates.Location: This program takes place in Green-Wood’s Modern Chapel, located just past the Arch at Green-Wood’s Main Entrance on 25th Street and Fifth Avenue.There are no paper or e-tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.Feeling Sick? Stay home if you are feeling sick or running a fever. We will credit your ticket(s) for a future tour or program, just email events@green-wood.com prior to your tour. Please understand our staffing is limited and we will respond as soon as we can.

Embalming: History and Modern Process
2022-04-11 18:00 - 19:30
How are the dead prepared for burial? Well, that all depends on who you ask, where they are from, and what century they are living in. Licensed funeral director Kari Northey, better known to millions of YouTube viewers as, Kari The Mortician, will lead this virtual deep dive into evolution of body preparation and disposition, delving into different options, methods, and traditions.

With over twenty years of experience in the funerary business, Kari will answer all of your burning questions on this fascinating (and expansive) topic.

Price: Free. Registration required.

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

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 Zoom link will be in your confirmation email upon registration.
