Transform select areas of Prospect Park, NYC, into sustainable burial grounds and memorials
Sensitive repurposing of historic urban green space in the heart of New York City
Complementing the park’s natural beauty and historical signifcance
Historical park with diverse natural landscapes
Easily accessible to diverse communities
Encourages inclusivity & community engagement
Strengthens community ties
Serves as a vital green space for NYC residents
Memorial Tree (Sapling)
Ashes and compost with biodegradable casing
Exterior biodegradable casing
Engraving the names of the deceased on the interior wooden lining of the arch ofers a contemporary alternative to traditional tombstones
Historical Inequities
Social Stigma
Unfamiliar Practices
Financial Accessibility
Legal Challenges
Dignity in Death
Education and outreach
Co-creation
Death Doula Program
Diverse representation & services Policy reviews
Integration & Information Dissemination
Stakeholder/ Industry Partnerships
Community Engagement & Outreach
Community & Support Spaces
Death Education
Conservation Programs
Internal practices
Public acceptance Accountability
Ethical concerns & remediation measures Design
Language
Diverse Representations
Staf Training
Death Education Programs
Conservation Programs
Stakeholder dialogues
Death Doula program
Community & support spaces
Death Education Programs
Community engagement & outreach
Conservation programs
Stakeholder/ industry partnerships
Information campaigns
Stakeholder dialogues
Co-creation
Financial Assistance Program
Sustainable burial
Alternative memorialization options
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Nanci Fioravanti, Landscape Architect, Green-Wood Cemetery
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Elizabeth Fournier, Author & Funeral Home Owner
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Gatto, Coordinator of Public Programs at the Green-Wood Cemetery, Death Doula