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SUMMARY:Celtic Crosses: Irish and Scottish Heritage in Stone
DESCRIPTION:A guided walk exploring the history\, symbolism\, and artistry of Mount Auburn’s collection of Celtic crosses.\n\n\n\nMount Auburn Cemetery is home to a remarkable collection of Celtic crosses that reflect Irish and Scottish heritage in 19th- and early 20th-century New England. This guided walk explores the history and symbolism of the Celtic cross\, why it became a powerful marker of identity in the diaspora\, and the lives of the individuals commemorated by these enduring monuments. \n\n\n  \nREGISTER HERE>>\n  \nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free or discounted access to all our public programs and special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by theMassachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org. \nMount Auburn is proud to participate in MCC’s Card to Culture Program. Click here to learn more. \nRefund Policy: \nRefunds and exchanges for events at Mount Auburn Cemetery are available up to 5 business days prior to the event.* Cancellations made after this deadline are not eligible for a refund and the order amount will be donated to support future programs and initiatives. \nIf Mount Auburn Cemetery decides to cancel an event\, all ticket holders will be notified and automatically refunded. \n*This policy excludes special events. Refund policies for special events will be listed directly on their event page. Exchanges are only applicable to events with multiple occurrences.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/the-celtic-crosses-of-mount-auburn-2/
CATEGORIES:Death and Grief Education,History
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SUMMARY:Death Café
DESCRIPTION: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.” \nAt Mount Auburn’s Death Cafe\, attendees will have the opportunity to speak in small group settings and have organic and meaningful discussions on mortality. The discussions will begin with open-ended prompts and each group will be facilitated by a Mount Auburn Cemetery staff member. \nSpace is limited and preregistration is required! Tea and Cupcakes will be served. \nREGISTER HERE>>\nPLEASE NOTE: This is not an end-of-life planning event\, bereavement group\, or grief counseling session. We hope that you will come with an open mind\, prepared to discuss the topic of death with strangers in a safe\, respectful environment. \n… \nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free or discounted access to all our public programs and special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/death-cafe/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death and Grief Education,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T190000
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SUMMARY:Demystifying Death Doulas: A Virtual Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:An introductory conversation with death doulas about care\, compassion\, and end-of-life support. \nDeath 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 ones who care for them. Yet many people still wonder: What exactly does a death doula do? How do they fit within existing care systems? Who do they support? \nJoin us for a free virtual informational panel designed for anyone curious about this developing field. Whether you’re a caregiver\, a professional in healthcare or social services\, or simply someone interested in learning more\, this conversation will offer an introduction to the role of death doulas and the many ways they serve individuals and families. \nPanelists: \nMichele Bograd provides direct service to those with life limiting illness and their families. She also provides education and training to psychotherapists\, community groups and end-of-life doulas on living life fully while dying\, the social determinants of death and grieving\, cultural sensitivity\, and bereavement. She helped pilot an EOLD program in a local hospice system\, which increased her awareness of the institutional\, cultural and medical possibilities and constraints as EOLDs become part of caring systems. \nSarah Poulter is an end-of-life doula\, artist\, and freelance development consultant living and practicing in Jamaica Plain\, Massachusetts. Drawing on a career in nonprofit fundraising and executive leadership\, she brings large doses of pragmatism\, compassion\, humor and organization into all of her pursuits. She is happiest in connection with others and uses her skills of creativity\, empathy\, and resourcefulness to companion individuals and their loved ones in their final transition. \nKaren Monaghan is a death doula\, therapist (LICSW) and Notary Public; she provides emotional\, practical and educational guidance to people approaching end of life and supports them in having the best death possible. What “best death” means is different for everyone; she offers a range of services to help people understand what it means for them and how they wish to prepare for it. Such services include end of life planning\, legacy work\, sitting vigil and bereavement support. She provides a safe space to talk openly about death and dying\, and about hopes\, fears and expectations. In addition to her doula work\, she serves as the Communications Lead within the Doula Guild\, where she helps foster connection and shared purpose among members and the broader community. \nModerator: \nCorinne Elicona has worked at Mount Auburn for eight years in many different roles including natural burial volunteer\, administration assistant\, and crematory operator. She is currently Mount Auburn’s Education & Digital Content Manager\, working on creating educational content on Mount Auburn; its history\, landscape\, and legacy. She is passionate about fostering a positive discourse around death and promoting education around end-of-life choices and equity so that everyone can experience a good death. \n  \nREGISTER HERE>>\n  \nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free or discounted access to all our public programs and special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by theMassachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org. \nMount Auburn is proud to participate in MCC’s Card to Culture Program. Click here to learn more.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/demystifying-death-doulas-a-virtual-panel-discussion/
CATEGORIES:Death and Grief Education,End of Life Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T130000
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SUMMARY:The Celtic Crosses of Mount Auburn
DESCRIPTION:Join Mount Auburn volunteer docent Ginny Brady on this walking tour. \nMount 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? Come explore the various monuments\, learn about the symbolism and history of the ornamentation of these crosses\, as well as the individuals that rest beneath these fascinating monuments here at Mount Auburn. \n  \nREGISTER HERE>>\n  \nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free or discounted access to all our public programs and special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by theMassachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org. \nMount Auburn is proud to participate in MCC’s Card to Culture Program. Click here to learn more. \nRefund Policy: \nRefunds and exchanges for events at Mount Auburn Cemetery are available up to 5 business days prior to the event.* Cancellations made after this deadline are not eligible for a refund and the order amount will be donated to support future programs and initiatives. \nIf Mount Auburn Cemetery decides to cancel an event\, all ticket holders will be notified and automatically refunded. \n*This policy excludes special events. Refund policies for special events will be listed directly on their event page. Exchanges are only applicable to events with multiple occurrences.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/the-celtic-crosses-of-mount-auburn/
CATEGORIES:Death and Grief Education,History
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T183000
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SUMMARY:Colonial Revival Cemetery Symbolism Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join Education & Digital Content Manager Corinne Elicona on an exploration of Mount Auburn’s Colonial Revival gravestone monuments. \n  \nAfter the 1876 Centennial\, the United States saw a revival of it’s colonial past. \nREGISTER HERE>>\nThe Colonial Revival Movement was a national expression of early North American culture\, primarily the built and artistic environments of the east coast colonies. The influence of this movement even reached the nation’s cemeteries\, which saw an increase of colonial-era gravestone motifs called Memento Mori and a resurgence in the use of slate for monuments. \nAs we look back on the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution\, we will explore this unique era and style and see how it compares to its inspiration found in the early colonial burial grounds of New England. \n  \nCorinne Elicona has worked at Mount Auburn for eight years in many different roles including natural burial volunteer\, administration assistant\, and crematory operator. She is currently Mount Auburn’s Education & Digital Content Manager\, working on creating educational content on Mount Auburn; its history\, landscape\, and legacy. She is passionate about fostering a positive discourse around death and promoting education around end-of-life choices and equity so that everyone can experience a good death. \n… \nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free or discounted access to all our public programs and special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by theMassachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/colonial-revival-cemetery-symbolism-walking-tour/
CATEGORIES:Art,Death and Grief Education,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T183000
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SUMMARY:Colonial Revival Cemetery Symbolism Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join Education & Digital Content Manager Corinne Elicona on an exploration of Mount Auburn’s Colonial Revival gravestone monuments. \nAfter the 1876 Centennial\, the United States saw a revival of it’s colonial past. \nREGISTER HERE>>\nThe Colonial Revival Movement was a national expression of early North American culture\, primarily the built and artistic environments of the east coast colonies. The influence of this movement even reached the nation’s cemeteries\, which saw an increase of colonial-era gravestone motifs called Memento Mori and a resurgence in the use of slate for monuments. \nAs we look back on the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution\, we will explore this unique era and style and see how it compares to its inspiration found in the early colonial burial grounds of New England. \n  \nCorinne Elicona has worked at Mount Auburn for eight years in many different roles including natural burial volunteer\, administration assistant\, and crematory operator. She is currently Mount Auburn’s Education & Digital Content Manager\, working on creating educational content on Mount Auburn; its history\, landscape\, and legacy. She is passionate about fostering a positive discourse around death and promoting education around end-of-life choices and equity so that everyone can experience a good death. \n… \nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free or discounted access to all our public programs and special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by theMassachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/colonial-revival-gravestone-symbolism-walking-tour/
CATEGORIES:Death and Grief Education,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T163000
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SUMMARY:Therapeutic Art Workshop: Collaging to Process Grief
DESCRIPTION: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 therapeutic art workshop\, we’ll discuss different forms of grief and how artists have used collage in their art about loss. Next participants will be provided a range of art materials and guided in creating a collage to help them explore their grief journey. We’ll conclude the workshop by sharing our art and reflections. \nParticipants will be provided with magazines and other assorted collage materials and can also opt to bring photos or photocopies of photos\, special papers\, and other ephemera. No artistic experience necessary/all skill levels are welcome. \nThis workshop will be facilitated by artist\, board-certified art therapist\, and licensed mental health counselor Dr. Lauren Leone\, who works with art therapy participants in clinical and community-based settings in Massachusetts. \nREGISTER HERE>>\nCheck in at Story Chapel \nCapacity: 20 people \n… \nRefund Policy: \nRefunds and exchanges for events at Mount Auburn Cemetery are available up to 5 business days prior to the event.* Cancellations made after this deadline are not eligible for a refund and the order amount will be donated to support future programs and initiatives. \nIf Mount Auburn Cemetery decides to cancel an event\, all ticket holders will be notified and automatically refunded. \n*This policy excludes special events. Refund policies for special events will be listed directly on their event page. Exchanges are only applicable to events with multiple occurrences.” \n… \nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free or discounted access to all our public programs and special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/therapeutic-art-workshop-collaging-to-process-grief/
CATEGORIES:Art,Death and Grief Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T193000
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SUMMARY:The Language of Flowers: Floral Gravestone Symbolism Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join Education & Digital Content Manager\, Corinne Elicona on a journey to uncover the hidden meaning of flowers in Mount Auburn’s Landscape \nREGISTER HERE>>\nSummer 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 Corinne Elicona on this evening walking tour to learn all about the different flowers and plants found in Victorian gravestone symbolism. \nWe’ll explore the hidden meanings behind these botanic carvings and dive deep into the complex language that is Victorian sentimental symbolism. \n  \nCorinne Elicona has worked at Mount Auburn for eight years in many different roles including natural burial volunteer\, administration assistant\, and crematory operator. She is currently Mount Auburn’s Education & Digital Content Manager\, working on creating educational content on Mount Auburn; its history\, landscape\, and legacy. She is passionate about fostering a positive discourse around death and promoting education around end-of-life choices and equity so that everyone can experience a good death. \n… \nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free or discounted access to all our public programs and special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by theMassachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/the-language-of-flowers-floral-gravestone-symbolism-walking-tour/
CATEGORIES:Death and Grief Education,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T120000
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SUMMARY:Therapeutic Art Workshop: Nature-Based Memorials
DESCRIPTION: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 they hold dear to them\, for example a loved one\, pet\, our ancestors\, a special community member\, or even a place. We’ll discuss different forms of grief and how artists have incorporated nature into their art about loss\, collect natural elements from the Cemetery and use them in individual art\, and conclude the workshop by creating a collaborative group mandala. All necessary art materials will be provided and no artistic experience necessary/all skill levels are welcome. \nThis workshop will be facilitated by artist\, board-certified art therapist\, and licensed mental health counselor Dr. Lauren Leone\, who works with art therapy participants in clinical and community-based settings in Massachusetts. \nREGISTER HERE>>\nCheck in at Story Chapel \nCapacity: 15 people \n… \nRefund Policy: \nRefunds and exchanges for events at Mount Auburn Cemetery are available up to 5 business days prior to the event.* Cancellations made after this deadline are not eligible for a refund and the order amount will be donated to support future programs and initiatives. \nIf Mount Auburn Cemetery decides to cancel an event\, all ticket holders will be notified and automatically refunded. \n*This policy excludes special events. Refund policies for special events will be listed directly on their event page. Exchanges are only applicable to events with multiple occurrences.” \n… \nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free or discounted access to all our public programs and special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/therapeutic-art-workshop-nature-based-memorials/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death and Grief Education,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T180347
CREATED:20250410T140732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T141222Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Grief Virtual Panel
DESCRIPTION: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 climate. \nWhether you’re overwhelmed by news of environmental disasters\, mourning a beloved landscape\, or simply feeling unease about the future\, this conversation offers space for reflection\, community\, and grounding practices. The panel will include a Q&A portion and shared resources for continued exploration and support. \nREGISTER HERE (Free)>>\n  \nPanelists: \nCal Trumann is an engaging speaker and community organizer who has been working in environmental conservation\, clean energy installation\, and climate communication since 2006. Currently consulting\, they draw on experience from advocacy\, education\, and the trades in their work\, with a nuanced and justice-oriented approach to all they do. Cal is also an experienced ancestor worker who has been co-leading an annual international memorial ritual around the Transgender Day of Remembrance since 2014. They live at and manage buildings and grounds for an all-transgender intentional community that they cofounded in 2018. \nColleen E. Griffin\, HTR has been in private practice since 2018. She is a graduate of the Horticultural Therapy Institute (HTI) at Colorado State University and holds a BS in Public Health from the University of Maine. Colleen has experience developing therapeutic horticulture programming for special needs students in several public-school districts\, including a program specifically designed for teens coping with substance abuse. Therapeutic garden design is a passion\, and she enjoys teaching advanced training courses for master gardener volunteers through UMaine Cooperative Extension. Her community garden design for a cancer care foundation promotes therapeutic horticulture with self-guided mindfulness activities and interactive opportunities for all abilities. As co-owner of Cultivating Well-Being\, LLC\, Colleen collaborated with faculty and staff at Southern Maine Community College in development of an on-campus mental health and wellness program. A regular contributor to the HTI blog\, she has inspired readers to explore their connection to the natural world and gardens. Colleen is also a contributor to the textbooks\, The Profession and Practice of Horticultural Therapy (2019) and the soon to be published Horticultural Therapy Methods 3rd ed. In 2022\, Colleen joined the faculty of HTI teaching courses in HT Fundamentals and HT Management. A past board member of the Northeast Horticultural Therapy Network\, she remains an active member of the American Horticultural Therapy Association. \nSadie Forsythe\, LICSW\, has been a therapist for over 10 years\, working in university counseling centers\, and then in private practice. She specializes in supporting individuals and groups navigating climate distress\, and holds a certificate in Climate Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies. She is interested in decreasing the isolation that is often experienced in climate grief\, and co-created a curriculum and 6 mo deep dive training program for climate cafe facilitators for the Climate Psychology Alliance of North America and continues to serve on their public facilitator team. She is a returning guest lecturer in climate psychology and burnout prevention at UPenn and UMass. And lives in Western MA. \nPampi\, a newcomer settler of Turtle Island\, is a queer\, darker-skinned\, immune-compromised\, neurospicy GenX caste-D Bengali expressive arts facilitator\, culture worker\, whose grief  navigates the terrain of estrangement\, loss\, and longing—through ritual\, gardening\, writing\, song and dance theater. \nPampi is committed to the lifelong work of alchemizing internalized empire values and returning to right relationship with land and with the Indigenous lineages of their own ancestors and those of the Northeastern Woodland Nations here. \nTheir first community theater installations drew from re-imagined **Jataka Fables** — Buddhist tales retold through dance\, wearable sculpture\, and expressive storytelling — to activate community responsibility and accountability as integral to ecological and climate justice. Pampi created **Pathways to Reconciliation**\, a series of workshops applying the expressive arts to support community members to write love letters to the ancestors that fought to remain Indigenous that they have forgotten and to loved ones they are estranged from. They also support efforts at settler accountability to wealth redistribution\, *Giving is Believing\,* as they understand there no way to spiritually bypass the economic disparity caused by colonialism. \n  \nModerator: \nCorinne Elicona has worked at Mount Auburn for eight years in many different roles including natural burial volunteer\, administration assistant\, and crematory operator. She is currently Mount Auburn’s Education & Digital Content Manager\, working on creating educational content on Mount Auburn; its history\, landscape\, and legacy. She is passionate about fostering a positive discourse around death and promoting education around end-of-life choices and equity so that everyone can experience a good death. \n… \nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free or discounted access to all our public programs and special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/climate-grief-virtual-panel/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Death and Grief Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T190000
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SUMMARY:Death\, Grief and Early Childhood Pedagogy
DESCRIPTION: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\, and forms of play that may be used to discuss these difficult topics in a way that inspires emotional confidence rather than fear. \nREGISTER HERE (Free)>>\n… \nFatima Seck is a teacher\, poet\, and community artist. Through public and community-centered projects\, Fatima explores Black history\, archival expansion\, public space\, land and materiality\, and Black childhood.  Her work has received support from several organizations including Grow Boston\, Revival Road Farm\, the City of Cambridge\, Wellesley College’s Anti-Carceral Co-Laboratory\, the New England Foundation for the Arts\, and more. She is deeply grounded in pedagogy and social engagement\, and has worked as an educator and teaching artist at several local public schools and institutions including the ICA Boston\, where she currently facilitates their teen Photo Collective program. Her poem\, “Carrots\,” was selected for the 2023 Mayor’s Poetry Program and was displayed at Boston City Hall.  \n… \nThis project has been funded in part by Cambridge Arts. \nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free or discounted access to all our public programs and special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/death-grief-and-early-childhood-pedagogy/
CATEGORIES:Art,Artist-in-Residence,Death and Grief Education
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SUMMARY:Death Café
DESCRIPTION: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.” \nAt Mount Auburn’s Death Cafe\, attendees will have the opportunity to speak in small group settings and have organic and meaningful discussions on mortality. The discussions will begin with open-ended prompts and each group will be facilitated by a Mount Auburn Cemetery staff member. \nSpace is limited and preregistration is required! Tea and Cupcakes will be served. \nREGISTER HERE>>\nPLEASE NOTE: This is not an end-of-life planning event\, bereavement group\, or grief counseling session. We hope that you will come with an open mind\, prepared to discuss the topic of death with strangers in a safe\, respectful environment. \n… \nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free or discounted access to all our public programs and special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/death-cafe/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death and Grief Education,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Making Art 4 Resilient Hearts: Learning Emotional Resilience Through Art
DESCRIPTION:In this play-based workshop\, kids ages 4-7 will be invited to explore complex emotions like grief through creative movement\, poetry\, and art-making.   \nWith an art-making activity that encourages kids to develop their emotional vocabulary around feeling sad and saying goodbye\, and a creative movement experience that uses music and the book Everywhere\, Still as a guide for building connection\, kids will have the opportunity to develop emotional strength and resilience through imaginative exploration and play.  \nThe workshop will take place in Bigelow Chapel at Mount Auburn Cemetery located at 580 Mt. Auburn St. in Cambridge. It will be led by Mount Auburn Cemetery Artists-in-Residence Lonnie Stanton and Fatima Seck.  \nFREE\, REGISTER HERE>>\n…  \nEverywhere\, Still written by M. H. Clark and illustrated by Claire Sahara Lemp\, is a book about loss\, grief\, and the way love continues. “Following a young girl on her own journey through loss\, Everywhere\, Still offers children the language to express difficult emotions they may be experiencing. Read the book to a child when a grandparent or loved one has passed\, a parent is living or serving abroad\, a dear friend has moved away\, or a pet is very much missed.”    \n… \nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free or discounted access to all our public programs and special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/making-art-4-resilient-hearts-learning-emotional-resilience-through-art/
CATEGORIES:Art,Death and Grief Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T180000
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SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Death Rights Virtual Panel
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a panel discussion on the unique challenges the LGBTQ+ community faces in end-of-life planning and death care. \nOur panel of experts will explore critical topics such as gender-affirming funeral care\, legal protections for LGBTQ+ individuals\, and inclusive hospice and palliative care. They will provide practical advice on preparing advance directives\, advocating for one’s rights\, and creating affirming end-of-life experiences. \nWe will also discuss the importance of culturally sensitive care\, the role of community organizations\, and actionable steps for both individuals and professionals to ensure that everyone can experience a dignified and respectful death. \nAttendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and seek resources from our panel of professionals dedicated to ensuring equitable end-of-life care for LGBTQ+ individuals. \nREGISTER HERE>>\nPanelists: \nKimberly D. Acquaviva\, PhD\, MSW\, CSE\, FNAP is the Betty Norman Norris Endowed Professor at the University of Virginia School of Nursing as well as a Provost’s Office Faculty Fellow. Before she was recruited to UVA in August 2019\, she spent fifteen years as a faculty member at the George Washington University School of Nursing and the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences. During her time at GW\, she served as both founding faculty and the inaugural Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs in the School of Nursing.   A year and a half after she published LGBTQ-Inclusive Hospice & Palliative Care: A Practical Guide to Transforming Professional Practice in 2017\, Kim learned that her wife Kathy had ovarian cancer. Kim and Kathy spent the next six months sharing their experiences via social media and giving people a sense of what it’s like to be living while dying.   Shortly after Kathy died in August 2019\, a New Yorker documentary film was made about Kim\, Kathy\, and their son Greyson. Her new book\, The Handbook of LGBTQIA-Inclusive Hospice & Palliative Care\, was published by Columbia University Press in October 2023.   Dr. Acquaviva has a Ph.D. in Human Sexuality Education from the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education\, an M.S.W. from the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy and Practice\, and a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Pennsylvania College of Arts and Sciences. She is an AASECT-Certified Sexuality Educator.” \nIsabel Knight is the Founder of The Death Designer\, a company that provides end of life planning services\, including funeral and vigil planning\, digital account password management\, advance directives\, and assistance with reconciling fears of mortality. She takes a human-centered design approach\, with a focus on promoting individual autonomy\, sustainability\, and home deathcare options. Her goal is to create a more humane and equitable end of life experience for all.\nShe is also the President of the National Home Funeral Alliance and a board member of the Funeral Consumers Alliance of Pennsylvania. She helps doulas and end of life businesses create a more inclusive and accessible experience for their clients through human-centered design workshops and also creates online courses and offers freelance graphic design work. You can find her on Instagram at @thedeathdesigner. \nBill Gately is a licensed grief counselor and former Funeral Director and owner of the Gately McHoul Funeral Home in Provincetown\, Massachusetts. \n“Funeral Law Lady” Emily de la Cruz is an attorney in Seattle\, WA where she focuses her practice on funeral industry law and mortuary litigation. \nModerator: \nCorinne Elicona has worked at Mount Auburn for seven years in many different roles including\, natural burial volunteer\, administration assistant\, and crematory operator. She is currently Mount Auburn’s Education & Digital Content Manager\, working on creating educational content on Mount Auburn; its history\, landscape\, and legacy. She is passionate about fostering a positive discourse around death and promoting education around end-of-life choices and equity so that everyone can experience a good death. \n… \nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free or discounted access to all our public programs and special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/lgbtq_death_rights/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Death and Grief Education
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SUMMARY:Disenfranchised Grief Virtual Panel
DESCRIPTION:“Disenfranchised grief”\, a term coined by bereavement counselor\, Dr. Kenneth J. Doka in 2008 as “grief that results when a person experiences a significant loss and the resultant grief is not openly acknowledged\, socially validated\, or publicly mourned.”   \nLoved ones experiencing grief as the result of a suicide\, a miscarriage\, a drug overdose\, a stigmatized illness such as HIV/AIDS\, or even the death of a pet can be disenfranchised in their grieving experience\, making it harder to seek help\, community support\, and understanding.    \nThe panel will discuss the different forms of disenfranchised grief\, how it can be addressed and remedied\, and various resources available to those experiencing disenfranchised grief. There will be a Q&A portion at the end of the panel.  \n REGISTER HERE >>\n…  \nSara Murphy\, PhD\, FT\, is a death educator\, Certified Thanatologist and Fellow in Thanatology (Association for Death Education and Counseling)\, and suicidologist with over eighteen years of scholarly\, pedagogical\, and professional experience in the field. She has been a faculty member at the University of Rhode Island for seventeen years\, where she has developed and taught more than sixty interdisciplinary courses on thanatological theory; death\, dying\, and bereavement; biopsychosocial grief experiences; disenfranchised grief; and stigmatized means of death. She is also an affiliate faculty member in the Thanatology Graduate Program at Marian University\, where she teaches courses on suicide\, loss across the lifespan\, social justice thanatology\, losses of addiction\, and death in the literary imagination. \nPublicly\, Dr. Murphy conducts diverse and dynamic professional development and educational workshops\, trainings\, and seminars on specialized topics of death\, dying\, and bereavement nationwide for businesses\, schools\, and professional organizations. \nDr. Murphy is also a suicide and bereavement consultant; a contributing writer for the National Funeral Directors Association; and an expert witness on suicide and on disenfranchised grief. \nDan Everton is an artist and historian specializing in archaeology\, death\, and ethics in museums. He holds a Masters in Public Humanities from Brown University and is currently attending Dominican University in the Masters in Library and Information Science program. \nBill Gately is a licensed grief counselor and former Funeral Director and owner of the Gately McHoul Funeral Home in Provincetown\, Massachusetts. \nModerator: Corinne Elicona has worked at Mount Auburn for seven years in many different roles including natural burial volunteer\, administration assistant\, and crematory operator. She is currently Mount Auburn’s Education & Digital Content Manager\, working on creating educational content on Mount Auburn; its history\, landscape\, and legacy. She is passionate about fostering a positive discourse around death and promoting education around end-of-life choices and equity so that everyone can experience a good death.  \n… \nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free or discounted access to all our public programs and special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/disenfranchised-grief-virtual-panel/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death and Grief Education
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