Gravestone Cleaning Workshop May 10 & 17, 2025
May 10 @ 1:00 pm - May 17 @ 3:00 pm
Gravestone Cleaning Workshop
May 10 & 17, 2025
1:00-3:00pm
Saturday, May 10 at Circle Home
100 Wurts St
Kinsgton, NY 12401
Saturday, May 17 at Montrepose Cemetery
75 Montrepose Ave
Kingston, NY 12401
Join us for a two-part workshop where we will discuss all things gravestones!
Have you ever wondered what the pictures engraved on old gravestones mean? Join us to find out!
Part 1 on May 10 will include a lecture on gravestone cleaning and maintenance, history, and symbolism.
For Part 2 on May 17, join us at Montrepose Cemetery in Kingston for an in-person demonstration of cleaning a gravestone. Rain date is Sunday, May 18.
BEFORE AFTER
The cost of this two-part workshop is $25 per person. Registration is limited to the first 18 people to register. To register, click here.
When you sign up for the workshops, you will also be entered into a raffle to win a beginner gravestone cleaning kit, complete with everything you need to kickstart your cleaning journey!
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Courtney Conte
Courtney has spent her entire life in the picturesque Hudson Valley, drawing inspiration from its natural beauty and rich history. With a solid background in museums, she has developed a deep appreciation for preserving stories and cultural heritage. Now, she is channeling her skills and compassion into a burgeoning career as a deathcare worker, serving as both a death doula and funeral celebrant. Additionally, Courtney is a talented harpist and sound healer, and she plans to integrate the soothing sounds of her music into her work, bringing comfort to those in their final moments.
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The views expressed in this presentation are those of the presenter. They do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of Circle of Friends for the Dying.