Alexandra Kathryn Mosca — Exploring Life and Death: A Writer's Journey

A few years back, I got a call from Francesc Peirón, a journalist at La Vanguardia, the Spanish daily that has been in publication since 1881. He was working on an article about interesting places to see, and people to meet, in NYC. He had come across my book about Green-Wood Cemetery, and asked if he could interview me. We conducted the interview at the cemetery, discussing my career as a funeral director, along with the themes of life, death, and the significance of cemeteries. Later, Francesc called with some follow up questions, then we lost touch. I never knew what became of the article.

Francesc recently reached out to ask me if I’d ever seen the book. The book? Turns out, the article became a chapter in his book: “Me llamo Neuva York.” It was exciting to learn this, and I very much appreciated my Spanish speaking friends patiently translating the copy for me. As always, I am grateful for the many opportunities that come my way to educate others about funeral service.