The Mourning Society wouldn’t be anything if it weren’t for an amazing group of volunteers that make our events so special. We’ll be shining a spotlight on our members throughout the fall season.

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💀 How long have you been a member of the Mourning Society of St Louis and how did you get started?

I met a founder through a friend and when she told me about what she did, I was instantly fascinated. I got started when the group was still at the Chatillon-DeMenil mansion. When they migrated to collaborate with Bellefontaine Cemetery, I followed.

💀 What role do you play in the group?

In the past I've been in costume and talked about a topic but lately I've been an event photographer.

💀 What is your favorite Mourning Society event?

Consolations of Memory ever October but the Women's Suffrage events are delightful, too!

💀 What is your favorite topic that we cover at events?

I dig a variety of topics! Tombstone iconography, post-mortem photography, and momento-mori, to name a few. Another topic of great importance I love to hear about are the voices of black figures and their contributions.