March Events
Upcoming Sound & Memory Programs
We welcome the sunny days of spring as we emerge from a long, cold winter. We hope you can join us for these exciting upcoming Sound & Memory Events.
Say Farewell the Irish Way ☘️
Tuesday March 11th
6:30-9:30PM
Greenwood Cemetery
Modern Chapel
25th Street
Brooklyn, NY
11232
Sound & Memory founder Concetta Abbate will be offering a live performance of violin and voice for this special event at Greenwood Cemetery. The event can count as a continuing education credit for funeral directors but is also open to the public.
This course offering on natural burial practices and Irish funeral traditions will be led by Funeral Director Amy Cunningham and Funeral Celebrant Jennifer Muldowney.
Music, Loss and Love
Sunday March 23rd, 2025
10:30AM
South Nassau Unitarian Universalist Congregation
228 S Ocean Ave
Freeport, Long Island
11530
Join us for a program led by Sound & Memory founder Concetta Abbate with Rev. Will Feinberg on the supportive role of music in loss, grief and love. The program will include guided reflection and a live music performance of solo violin and voice. Come hear some beautiful music, and explore the ways that music can aid us through life’s challenges.
Grief Party
Monday April 7th
Doors Open 6:00PM
Event Starts 7:00PM
Joe’s Pub | The Public Theatre
425 Lafayette Street
New York, NY
10003
Tix $30
A dynamic evening of song, comedy, live art, and stories about one of the most crucial parts of our humanity, our grief. Co-hosted by actor Mara Wilson, known for her childhood actings roles as Matilda (1996) and as Natalie in Mrs. Doubtfire (1993). Also co-hosted by French Hornist, writer and performance artist Kyra Sims. Sound & Memory founder, Concetta Abbate, will offer a performance of violin and voice reflecting on the loss in loving memory of her friend Bean Haskell.
If you’re seeking music for a funeral or memorial service in honor of a loved one, feel free to reach out. Sound & Memory creates custom music programs across genres. You can learn more about our live music offerings at this link.
⭐️ Give the gift of music to the bereaved
⭐️ Support death positive public programs delivered through music
⭐️ Sponsor a person in need of death doula support (end of life planning and legacy building)
Make a TAX DEDUCTIBLE donation to Sound and Memory