The Green-Wood Cemetery is inviting the public to explore grief, death and remembrance in an open, reflective setting on Sunday, May 4.
The event, Sunday in the Cemetery, runs from 10:00am to 5:00pm and features a wide range of programming designed to foster educational conversations about mortality, according to a press release. Through workshops, talks and tours, the gathering will bring together artists, end-of-life professionals, caregivers and community members for a shared exploration on life and death.
Among the day’s offerings is Movement for Grief, a morning meditation and movement session led by ONEYOGAHOUSE. Other highlights include Art in the Cemeteryscape, a walking tour that interprets Green-Wood’s historic monuments as artistic reflections of mourning, and Grieving & Weaving, a hands-on textile arts workshop that uses creativity as a means of healing.
Joanna Ebenstein, founder of Morbid Anatomy, will present a book reading and Q&A on how contemplating death can enrich life. Additional sessions include Natural Endings, a talk on eco-friendly funeral practices, and Your End-of-Life Lineup, a panel featuring a funeral director, chaplain, death doula and thanatologist.
Attendees will also have the chance to explore pet loss through Navigating Pet Grief, and connect with Green-Wood staff and local caregivers during Cemetery Sips & Stories, the event’s closing hour of refreshments and conversation.
All sessions are free and open to the public, with options to attend individual programs or spend the entire day. Advance registration is strongly encouraged.
