Gabrielle R. Gatto: Death Literacy, Presented by a Death Doula
What’s the mortaliTEA? The Death Cafe is a simple concept. Bring strangers together to discuss one of the great universal truths: death. With thousands of chapters in over 25 countries around the world, Death Cafes are informal gatherings that aim to “increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their lives.” There is no set agenda, but small group conversations might include thoughts on burial versus cremation, what music you want played at your funeral, or a personal experience you had dealing with grief.
Gabrielle R. Gatto is the Manager of Public Programs at The Green-Wood Cemetery, a National Historic Landmark located in Brooklyn. Gatto joined the public programs department in March, 2020. She now curates over 30 death education programs annually, manages over 400 volunteers, and works in the crematory on the weekends. She holds a certificate in Thanatology, is a graduate of the Going with Grace End of Life Training program, and supports the community in end-of-life guidance as a death doula; she believes she's found her life's work in death. In 2023, she was named one of the 50 most fascinating people in Brooklyn by Brooklyn Magazine. She's proud to be an alumna of Loyola University New Orleans, an Italian-American daughter to a plumber and a living saint, and someone who values seeing things from new perspectives.
What’s the mortaliTEA? The Death Cafe is a simple concept. Bring strangers together to discuss one of the great universal truths: death. With thousands of chapters in over 25 countries around the world, Death Cafes are informal gatherings that aim to “increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their lives.” There is no set agenda, but small group conversations might include thoughts on burial versus cremation, what music you want played at your funeral, or a personal experience you had dealing with grief.
Gabrielle R. Gatto is the Manager of Public Programs at The Green-Wood Cemetery, a National Historic Landmark located in Brooklyn. Gatto joined the public programs department in March, 2020. She now curates over 30 death education programs annually, manages over 400 volunteers, and works in the crematory on the weekends. She holds a certificate in Thanatology, is a graduate of the Going with Grace End of Life Training program, and supports the community in end-of-life guidance as a death doula; she believes she's found her life's work in death. In 2023, she was named one of the 50 most fascinating people in Brooklyn by Brooklyn Magazine. She's proud to be an alumna of Loyola University New Orleans, an Italian-American daughter to a plumber and a living saint, and someone who values seeing things from new perspectives.
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