New York State Funeral Directors Association, Inc. (NYSFDA)

From all of us at NYSFDA...

#greenburial is becoming increasingly popular..."If you’ve been an environmentalist your whole life, you would want to be an environmentalist in your death." (Judith Lorei, the co-founder of Green Burial Massachusetts)

Woodstock Cemetery getting some much-needed TLC

Have you ever thought about historical grieving norms and societal expectations? Check out this fascinating article from the Washington Post about Mary Lincoln, and how she defied what was socially acceptable for the 19th century and mourned the loss of 3 sons and her husband in her own way.

Coming in June! Green-Wood Cemetery will be home to the third season of The Angel’s Share, a series produced by Death of Classical. The kickoff event on June 3, 4 and 5 called Hymn to the City, will bring the New York Philharmonic to the cemetery for a sprawling, immersive event.

Friendly reminder - it is #electionday2020. Here's a quick listen from NPR showcasing how #funeraldirectors are supporting the #righttovote. Note: This post is for informational purposes and intended to highlight the role funeral directors play in supporting local communities.

Another meaningful tribute to the lives lost to #COVID19, this time by an award-winning NYC artist

Over the weekend over 1,000 people honored their departed loved ones at The Green-Wood Cemetery.

Remember, it's time to #fallback! Set your clocks back 1 hour before heading to bed and take advantage of the extra hour of sleep! #DaylightSavingTime

Ready for another Halloween joke? Ok, here you go... What type of dog does a vampire have? A blood hound!Ready for another Halloween joke? Ok, here you go... What type of dog does a vampire have? A blood hound!

Happy Halloween! What is the ghost's favorite dessert? I scream! Happy Halloween! What is the ghost's favorite dessert? I scream!

Getting in the Halloween spirit...How do you make a skeleton laugh? Tickle his funny bone!Getting in the Halloween spirit...How do you make a skeleton laugh? Tickle his funny bone!

Looking for some #halloween2020 fun? Here are a few ideas in the NY/NJ area. Stay safe!

Fall is a nice time for a stroll #cemeteries

Coming up this Friday, a virtual tour of the #graves, #burials, and #skeletons of northern Manhattan. Start your #halloween celebrations early.

Turning hopelessness into healing, this Long Island church bell rings for all those lost to #COVID19.

As Halloween approaches it's a good time to talk #ghosts and #cemeteries. While travel may be limited right now, you can still read about some of these LA #ghosts

Play in the #MNF game, or attend your father's #funeral? Which would you choose?