Forgotten Funerals

a workshop + ritual honoring roadside wildlife deaths, and exploring our relationship to ecological grief

Forgotten Funerals An Ecological Grief Workshop with Halie Tenor What does it mean to grieve the lives of animals whose deaths often go unnoticed? Forgotten Funerals is a two-hour, hands-on workshop exploring ecological grief, ritual, and our relationships with the more-than-human world. Led by Halie Tenor, this gathering invites participants to consider how we might honor the lives and deaths of animals who share our landscapes, particularly those whose deaths are often overlooked or forgotten. Through conversation, reflection, and creative ritual, Halie will introduce approaches to tending ecological grief and making space for mourning beyond the human experience. Together, participants will create a collective altar honoring a fox who has died, using natural materials and offerings to consider how ritual can deepen our relationships with the living world and acknowledge the lives that have been lost. This workshop offers an opportunity to slow down, notice, and participate in a shared act of remembrance. No previous experience with ritual or art-making is necessary. Participants will receive a Forgotten Funerals booklet and ritual pouch to take home, offering resources for continuing this practice independently. Workshop Details Thursday, December 10, 2026 6:00–8:00 PM Madison Death STUDIO + bookshop 2716 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI $85 All materials are included. Space is limited to keep the gathering intimate.