Here to Honor

05/22/2026

When was your last memorable “aha” moment?💡
Maybe it came unexpectedly as a flash of inspiration or brilliant clarity. Perhaps it was more like a hard-won discovery, insight that felt like finally finding the light switch after a period of fumbling in the dark. Or maybe it was enlightenment by way of empathy, perspective-shifting, or deeper understanding of something familiar.

At Here to Honor, we see “aha” moments of all kinds as we guide individuals and organizations in learning more about practical, relational and spiritual needs around end of life.

Read more in our May newsletter: https://us21.campaign-archive.com/?u=442f1fda55e1ed47c06741e36&id=7281dc7898

05/14/2026

✨SAVE THE DATE✨
We are excited to announce Life & Death in New York City 2026!
Our one-day gathering will be happening this year on Saturday, November 7. More details to come soon, mark the date on your calendars!

Life & Death in NYC is a one-day summit bringing conversations around death into the open and exploring mortality and meaning as a path toward living more fully. Presented in partnership with local churches, end-of-life organizations and practitioners, this gathering invites all who are curious to participate and share in education and conversation, illuminating how we may prepare to face death in ways that are beautifully hospitable, deeply human, and grounded in hope.

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04/26/2026

Have you ever considered “hanging out” at the cemetery? During the 19th century in the United States, cemeteries often functioned as public parks, providing space for social gatherings. Today, parks and cemeteries are defined distinctively, though some cemeteries still intentionally welcome the public to congregate.

Read more in our April newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/heretohonor/hth-minding-our-mortality-april-2026

03/27/2026

The word “liminal" originates from the Latin word limen, meaning "threshold;” it encompasses both physical and figurative transitions, usually in reference to passage from one state, time, or place to another.

Most of us don’t gravitate towards the liminal; given the choice, the option of forward motion and certainty can seem more appealing.

But what might we learn, discover and even appreciate if we leaned into living in the “liminal”?

Read more in our March newsletter:

Julie Shelton Snyder is a printmaker and painter based in Santa Fe, NM. She views her studio practice as an integral part of her spiritual practice as a contemplative Christian.

03/25/2026

What might we learn, discover and even appreciate if we leaned into living in the "liminal"? Read more in our March newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/heretohonor/hth-minding-our-mortality-march-2026

02/25/2026

There is a Rwandan saying, “When you are well, you belong to yourself, but when you are sick, you belong to your family.”
Read more about the relational dynamics of care and concern in our February newsletter https://mailchi.mp/heretohonor/hth-minding-our-mortality-february-2026

02/19/2026

We are proud to be a partner of the 14th annual Justice Film Festival this year, particularly for their series of short films curated around the theme of "CARE" on Feb 25. These selected narrative films explore the needs of those who are aging, experiencing memory changes, or approaching the end of life.

Check out the lineup for "CARE" on Feb 25 and the other amazing films showing Feb 24-25: https://www.justicefilmfest.com/2026/2026/2/24/session-4-documentary-amp-live-action-shorts

02/18/2026

From our friends at Shomer Collective:
Have you comforted a friend or family member after a death, but wished you could do more? Join an online Shiva Guide Essentials Workshop and learn how Jewish tradition is designed to hold us in our grief, together. These live, interactive sessions are designed to empower you with a deep understanding of Jewish mourning rituals and Shiva Circle's practical tools for supporting mourners. No prior knowledge needed.

Join a Shiva Circle training and learn how to hold space for mourners with compassion and care. These live, interactive sessions are designed to empower you with a deep understanding of Jewish mourning rituals and practical guidance for supporting mourners. Mar 24 Shiva Guide Essentials Workshop (Ma...

02/18/2026

A peek at 2026 so far…
✨ Our team taking time to celebrate the past year and toast to the year to come
✨ Collaborating with to run our first in-person version of “Planning Ahead for Solo Aging & Thriving” at .nyc
✨ Launching a new series of grief workshops in partnership with
✨ Supporting community in working on their end-of-life documents with a “Proper Planning Workshop” (with )

And facilitating several online workshops from managing digital assets to Swedish death cleaning with and !

Stay tuned for more to come…

02/05/2026

Green-Wood Cemetery will start offering a service called Natural Organic Reduction, where a human body is decomposed naturally and turned into soil.