Natural Endings

Lecture and Optional Walking Tour meets in the Modern Chapel - Chapel B

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? This program begins with a presentation by funeral director Amy Cunnhingham about the importance of eco-conscious funeral practices, exploring sustainable alternatives to traditional burial methods and the emergence of environmentally friendly funeral rituals. Green-Wood memorial counselors will discuss natural burial opportunities at the Cemetery to show you what green burial looks like right here in Brooklyn! After the session has concluded, there will be an optional walking tour to Cedar Dell, an area designated for natural burials.

Amy Cunningham is the founder and owner of Fitting Tribute Funeral Services in Brooklyn, NY, and serves the community through lectures on green burial, cremation, grief literacy and more.

Free. Please consider a to the Green-Wood Historic Fund so that we can continue to offer more death education programs like this throughout the year.

Before Purchasing Your Ticket, Please Note:

• Registration: Advanced reservation is strongly recommended. We may reach capacity, potentially turning away late arrivals. While registration is recommended, it does not guarantee entry. Only one space may be reserved per person.
• Location: Programs will take place at various locations and times throughout the day. Please check the schedule for details on your selected events.
• Donation: Although programs are free, we invite each registrant to support Green-Wood's ongoing death education initiatives through a voluntary contribution, enabling us to continue offering meaningful community programs throughout the year.
• Accessibility: The Historic Chapel is a historic landmark structure and is not ADA Compliant. Access requires ascending and descending stairs. The Modern Chapel is not fully ADA compliant, however, accommodations for entrance can be made for visitors using wheelchairs or other mobility aids. Before reserving tickets, we encourage visitors to contact our staff with any questions regarding accommodations and accessibility at 718-210-3080, ext. 1 or ZXZlbnRzIHwgZ3JlZW4td29vZCAhIGNvbQ==.
• A Little More About Safety: Walking tour routes cover hilly, grassy, and uneven terrain.This tour is not accessible for those using wheelchairs or other mobility aids and may be difficult for those with balance or other mobility issues. There is no place to sit down during the tour. We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear.

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