If you’ve not been blessed with a green thumb, consider attending Root in Peace, a very special Earth Day event.
In honor of all-things green — err, things that once were green — New York City will hold a communal funeral for deceased plants this weekend. We can’t think of a more appropriate way to honor those succulents, pothos, and snake plants that once graced our apartments.
If you’re feeling a bit on the sensitive side after your loss, organizer Dohyun Lee assures us that sending off our dearly departed will actually make for a pretty amazing event. (No need for tissues at this funeral.)
“New Yorkers LOVE indoor plants, but many of us — myself included — don’t always show them the same empathy and care we offer our dogs and cats,” he tells Secret NYC. “With this event, I hope to encourage fellow New Yorkers to nurture their next plant with genuine love and care, ideally making this the last plant funeral New York City ever has to host.”
To make sure our goodbyes are as smooth as possible, Lee has teamed up with a variety of businesses and creators to ease the transition. While biding adieu, guests can enjoy beats from DJ Youngjin Lim, sip coffee from local barista Andrew Calderon, and allow photographer Kyo Nam to capture final moments with their plant babies. We’re willing to bet this departure is going to be one for the books.
Should you be interested in attending, visit Root In Peace on Instagram or via Partiful to RSVP for yourself and your perished plant. Upon your RSVP, you’ll receive a location of the celebration. (Don’t forget to bring a pen for your eulogy.)
For more ways to embrace Earth Day, venture to Car-Free Earth Day across the five boroughs. Should you want to soak up some greenery in your plant’s absence, we suggest a visit to NYC’s most stunning secret gardens.
We extend our deepest condolences to you and your plant family during this difficult time.
🗓️ Saturday, April 19th
⏰ 12-6pm
💵 Pay what you wish
📍 Location available upon RSVP
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