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It is true that Mount Auburn is first and foremost a cemetery, but it is also a National Historic Landmark, a botanical garden, an outdoor museum of art and architecture, and an important habitat for urban wildlife. Attend one of our many events and discover for yourself what makes this place so special!

 

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Funding for programs has been provided in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

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Therapeutic Art Workshop: Nature-Based Memorials

Mount Auburn Cemetery 580 Mount Auburn St., Cambridge

Spending time in nature can ground us and provide a sense of connection to something larger than ourselves. Nature-based art can be used to create memorials and tributes, fostering a sense of connection and remembrance. In this therapeutic art workshop, participants will be guided in creating personal, ephemeral, nature-based art to memorialize and honor things […]

Death Café

Mount Auburn Cemetery 580 Mount Auburn St., Cambridge

Following the model developed by Jon Underwood (based on the ideas of Bernard Crettaz), a Death Cafe is an opportunity for people to eat cake, drink tea, and discuss death. The goal is to “increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives.” At Mount Auburn's Death […]