The Chicago Cemetery Picnic Club

Are You a Taphophile? Do you have an interest in cemeteries, epitaphs, and gravestones? And enjoy reading the history of death and burials?
About this Event

Are You a Taphophile?

Do you have an interest in cemeteries, epitaphs, and gravestones? Do you enjoy reading the history of death and burial practices? Then you my friend are a Taphophile! You are someone who enjoys the peaceful open-air museums rich in art, genealogy, and historical storytelling found in graveyards. And you are not alone! Come join us on Saturday, July 18th at Rosehill Cemetery.

This summer, Sandi Bianchi, a Death Doula with the Chicago Death Doula Collective will be hosting a Death Picnic once a month at different Chicagoland cemeteries. You’re invited! Please bring a friend or family member with you and your lunch. Meet new people and enjoy a brief history of the featured cemetery for that month.

When: Saturday, July 18th at 12:30p

Where: Rosehill Cemetery

5800 N Ravenswood Ave. Chicago

What To Bring: Your own lunch and drink (NO ALCOHOL PLEASE). Folding chairs permitted if you want to bring your own. Blankets will be provided.

Meet at: the grave of Frances Pearce Stone. When driving through main entrance continue towards left lane and park nearby, off to the side.

This meeting locationg is subject to change according to weather. Host will notify attendees.