Green-Wood Cemetery’s death-education program focuses on confronting mortality without avoidance. Manager Gabrielle Gatto emphasizes the need for resources and support during times of grief. The Sunday in the Cemetery event features talks, workshops, and tours aimed at educating participants about the end-of-life process from different perspectives. Activities include meditation, weaving, and discussions about pet grief and natural burials. Mary Pat Klein highlights the therapeutic nature of creating as a means to express emotions. Attendee Sev Gedra finds the community aspect of grieving valuable and describes her creative process as cathartic.
"We know that we're all going to die and we want resources and information, and the people who can be on your team when you are most in need," said Manager Gabrielle Gatto.
The experience shows guests the end-of-life process through diverse and unique perspectives.
Sometimes that act of creating - moving your hands, being able to express your emotions through other avenues, other than words - is helpful."
Grief doesn't have to be alone. Working on my tambour beading headpiece has been really helpful and cathartic."
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