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!
Mount Auburn is proud to participate in in MCC’s Card to Culture Program. Click here to learn more.
Funding for programs has been provided in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
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 […]
Death, dying, and grief are everywhere— including in the lives of children. In this workshop, led by Mount Auburn Cemetery Artist-in-Residence Fatima Seck, we will discuss how we can empower small children with skills that foster emotional resilience and courage around death and grief. Through a brief presentation, an activity, and discussion, we will explore ideas, stories, […]
As our planet undergoes profound ecological transformation, many are experiencing a deep, often unspoken sorrow known as climate grief—the emotional response to environmental loss, climate disruption, and the uncertain future we face. This panel brings together professionals from diverse fields to explore how we process and live with the grief brought on by a changing […]
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 […]
Join Education & Digital Content Manager, Corinne Elicona on a journey to uncover the hidden meaning of flowers in Mount Auburn's Landscape REGISTER HERE>> Summer is the perfect time of year to stop and smell the roses. Although, you might find that difficult with the ones carved in stone. Join Education & Digital Content Manager […]
Grief is a complex and multifaceted experience which includes a wide range of emotions. The collage process provides us with an intuitive way to explore this complexity and nuance as we sort through images and words, choosing those that are most resonant to us and creating narratives from assembling the disparate pieces together. In this […]
Join Education & Digital Content Manager Corinne Elicona on an exploration of Mount Auburn's Colonial Revival gravestone monuments. After the 1876 Centennial, the United States saw a revival of it's colonial past. REGISTER HERE>> The Colonial Revival Movement was a national expression of early North American culture, primarily the built and artistic environments of the […]
Join Education & Digital Content Manager Corinne Elicona on an exploration of Mount Auburn’s Colonial Revival gravestone monuments. After the 1876 Centennial, the United States saw a revival of it’s colonial past. REGISTER HERE>> The Colonial Revival Movement was a national expression of early North American culture, primarily the built and artistic environments of […]
Join Mount Auburn volunteer docent Ginny Brady on this walking tour. Mount Auburn Cemetery has a diverse collection of Celtic crosses throughout its 175 acres. Have you ever wondered what the symbols on a Celtic Cross mean? Why would an individual decide to have a Celtic cross as a monument for their final resting spot? […]
An introductory conversation with death doulas about care, compassion, and end-of-life support. Death is a universal experience—but talking about it often isn’t. In recent years, death doulas (also known as end-of-life doulas) have become an increasingly recognized source of emotional, practical, and spiritual support for people nearing the end of life and for the loved […]