On May 4, Green-Wood Cemetery is hosting 'Sunday in the Cemetery,' a public event designed to foster discussions about death and remembrance. Open from 10 AM to 5 PM, it features various programs including workshops, talks, and tours that unite artists, end-of-life professionals, and the community. Key activities include meditation, mosaic art, eco-friendly funeral discussions, and a focus on pet loss. The initiative aims to create a welcoming space for reflection and learning, ultimately enriching life through openness to topics often shunned in conversation.
"Too often, conversations about death are avoided or feared," said Harry Weil, vice president of education and public programs at Green-Wood. "Sunday in the Cemetery invites our neighbors to come together, reflect, learn..."
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...
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