Hello, Griever.
We invite you to our community at the next
Death of the Party event, a gathering for
LGBTQIA+ folks and allies who “get it”.
Additionally, we invite those who are interested in death education, supporting grievers, and end-of-life planning to our “Outing” events as part of a larger community.
Upcoming Events
Our events are hosted in New York City
Soul Showcase:
Saturday, May 4, 2024
4 - 7 pm
Green-Wood Cemetery
500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232
Tickets: bit.ly/SoulShowcase
Perform: bit.ly/SoulShowcaseSubmit
In partnership with: Green-Wood &
Brooklyn Community Pride Center
Death of the Party
Events and “Outings” 2024
If you have any interest in collaborating in a grief event or know of any grief or death education events coming up, please do not hesitate to reach out!
DeathofthePartyNYC@gmail.com
Past Events
Thursday, June 8, 2023
6 - 8 pm
Bluestockings Cooperative Bookstore
116 Suffolk Street New York, NY 10002
Tickets - sold out
Thursday, November 9, 2023
6 - 8 pm
Sparrow: A Contemporary Funeral Home
159 Driggs Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222
Tickets - sold out
Thursday, Feb 22, 2024
6 - 8 pm
Sparrow: A Contemporary Funeral Home
159 Driggs Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222
Tickets - sold out
Our First “Outing”:
Saturday, December 30, 2023
Coming Out to Dead People Comedy Show
by Ricky Sims
Event Passed
Our Second “Outing”:
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Book Launch: The Manicurist's Daughter
by Susan Lieu
Event Passed
Event Testimonials
Congratulations on a sucessful gathering and thank you for creating this space!
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It was great to be around people who understand how you feel and be free to talk about death and grief.
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I really enjoyed the recent outing to see a [comedy] show with the group. Grief is not something everyone is comfortable talking about, but when you experience a death you sometimes need to talk about it. I enjoyed talking about my experience and hearing others' experiences. In this group, we bond at a deep level, while still having fun.
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This was a lovely experience- I was so brave, so now I'm proud of myself.
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I just wanted to say it was a beautiful event and my walk back home was the most peaceful I have felt
in the past 2 years! Thank you for bringing this experience into the community.
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I love this event! Please host again, I will definitely attend.
About Melanie
Creator of Death of the Party
Proving loneliness wrong when it comes to grieving with community. Let’s focus on how we grieve the same rather than differently.
I have experienced a number of significant deaths over the past five years. My friend and colleague died in 2018 and my dad died in 2019. Since losing them, I've sought out friendships with others who get grief.
I am am a certified Life Cycle® Funeral & Memorials Celebrant, crafting personal celebrations of life I am also a host and host trainer for The Dinner Party.
Besides talking about death, I enjoy life by volunteering at a thrift store, being creative, beekeeping, and traveling. My favorite place in NYC is Governor's Island!
Drop us a ‘hello’ at the below.
@DeathofthePartyNYC
DeathofthePartyNYC@gmail.com
Grief and Death Education Resources
Young Adults Who Have Lost Parents - Meetup: New York City and virtually