{"id":195799,"date":"2026-04-13T19:08:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T19:08:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/195799\/"},"modified":"2026-04-13T19:08:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T19:08:09","slug":"promises-day-at-woodlawn-cemetery-offers-free-final-resting-place-for-loved-ones-bronx-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/195799\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Promises Day\u2019 at Woodlawn Cemetery offers free final resting place for loved ones \u2013 Bronx Times"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Promises Day ceremony at Woodlawn Cemetery in 2025.<\/p>\n

Photo courtesy of The Woodlawn Cemetery & Conservancy<\/p>\n

Families holding onto the cremated remains of their loved ones will have the opportunity to say a final goodbye later this month, as Woodlawn Cemetery prepares to host its second annual \u201cPromises Day<\/a>\u201d ceremony.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Set for Thursday, April 30 at 11 a.m., the event will allow families to gather for a remembrance service and lay their loved ones\u2019 cremated remains in a permanent resting place within the cemetery\u2019s historic grounds. The ceremony is open to the wider community, not just Bronx residents, offering an opportunity for families who may have delayed making final arrangements.<\/p>\n

\u201cPromises Day is an exceptional opportunity to place the cremated remains of a loved one in a beautiful setting and have a ceremony to honor that person\u2019s memory,\u201d said Woodlawn Cemetery & Conservancy CEO Chris Jeannopaulos.<\/p>\n

\u201cWoodlawn Cemetery is happy to serve the community in this way and our staff cares greatly about making it a moving tribute to those we\u2019ve lost.\u201d
\n\"FamiliesFamilies lay flowers during Woodlawn Promises Day ceremony. Photo courtesy of Woodlawn Cemetery & Conservancy.\n<\/p>\n

The ceremony is free of charge and aims to provide a gentle, reflective space for families to formally say goodbye and feel a sense of completion. It also ensures that their loved one\u2019s legacy is permanently placed in a setting that can be visited and honored for generations to come.<\/p>\n

The service will include live harp music and commemorative readings, creating a quiet, supportive atmosphere for attendees. Organizers say the tone of the event is intentionally intimate and emotionally mindful, helping guide families through what can be a difficult but meaningful moment.\u00a0<\/p>\n

To take part, families must register in advance by completing a form online<\/a> or contacting Woodlawn directly to schedule an appointment with a Family Service Associate. The deadline to register is April 21.<\/p>\n

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