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human-interest2 years ago•7 min saved

Unconventional Resting Place Proves Perfect for One Individual

Noah Creshevsky, an experimental electronic composer, chose to be buried on Hart Island, New York City's public cemetery, known as a Potter's Field. Despite being Jewish, Creshevsky rejected the idea of a traditional burial and was drawn to the simplicity, anonymity, and humility of being buried collectively. He believed in equality and didn't want death to be fetishized with real estate. Creshevsky's husband, David Sachs, supports his decision and plans to be buried on Hart Island as well.

via NPR|

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human-interest2 years ago•12 min saved

The Hidden Life of the Park's Familiar Stranger

A homeless man known as Stephen, who spent years sitting on a park bench in Riverside Park, New York, was discovered dead and buried on Hart Island, a public burial ground for unclaimed and unidentified bodies. After his death, a local journalist connected Stephen to a missing person named Neil Harris Jr., and DNA tests confirmed their identity as the same person. Neil's mother, Susan Hurlburt, visited Hart Island and decided to leave Neil's body there, hoping he would be reunited with his father, who was also buried on the island. The story highlights the challenges faced by the homeless and the complexities of identifying and burying the unclaimed dead.

via NPR|

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culture2 years ago•7 min saved

"Dawn Powell's Literary Resurgence Overshadows Neglected Grave"

The grave of writer Dawn Powell, who died in 1965, is located in an unmarked grave on Hart Island in New York City's potter's field. As the city plans to open Hart Island to the public, some of Powell's admirers are considering ways to commemorate her. However, it remains uncertain if it will be possible to memorialize her on the island. While some fans hope for a memorial or plaque in the city, others believe that Powell's work and writing are the true testament to her legacy.

via The New York Times|

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