Between Endings and Beginnings: A Ritual at Jean Shin’s Offering

Join us for the inauguration of Jean Shin's Offering, a site-specific installation in Green-Wood's entrance meadow. Inspired by Korean tumuli burial mounds, Offering honors trees that have lived and died at the Cemetery, transforming fallen trunks, branches, and leaves into a living memorial. As these natural materials decompose, they will nourish the soil and fuel new growth, and native wildflowers planted in spring 2026 will create habitat for birds and pollinators.

This afternoon's program begins with an introduction to Offering by Jean Shin and an overview of death education at Green-Wood by Toni Franco, one of the Cemetery's Death Cafe facilitators. Dannielle Tegeder from Hilma's Ghost will then lead a contemplative ritual at the site of the installation. Participants will take care in a series of guided meditation and release work, as well as collecting natural elements to carry forward into their own personal rituals during the darkest days of December.

Everyone is welcome, but please note that this ritual will take place outdoors. Please dress comfortably and wear appropriate footwear. Contact us in advance if you require any accommodations.