Parker's ashes returned to NYC, interred at Woodlawn, August 22, 2021.
On August 22, 2021, the Dorothy Parker Society honored her with a ceremony marking the return of her ashes to New York City at Woodlawn Cemetery. Coinciding with what would have been her 128th birthday, the event signaled a homecoming for the renowned writer, bringing closure to her journey. This moment was both literal and symbolic, tying Parker eternally to the city that shaped and fostered her impassioned voice and expressive freedom.