Posted by CardiffDC


Hosted by Sue Lawford and Rosemary McClements-Hall


Date:

July 12, 2015

Start time:

2:00 p.m. (BST)

End time:

4:00 p.m. (BST)

Address:

Waterloo Tea Rooms

Wyndham Arcade

Mill Lane

Cardiff

CF10 1FH

United Kingdom

 

Room free, but please buy refreshments from cafe

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About this Death Cafe

Sue and Rose met at a Death Cafe in Bristol in June 2014.  Each had heard about Death Cafes, and found the idea really exciting.  Their first-hand experience underlined how helpful it can be to share experiences and views in an informal, inclusive and relaxed environment, and they decided that it would be a great idea to hold a Death Cafe in Cardiff.

The first one was at the Chapter Arts Centre in October 2014, and the feedback was excellent.  This will be the fourth Cardiff Death Cafe - and we're really excited about the new venue.  The feedback from the last meeting was really positive, with several people saying they'd be coming again.  We hope they'll spread the word to friends, family and colleagues!

It's true to say that, when the idea of a Death Cafe is first mentioned to friends and colleagues, they usually say ... "A what???!"  But honestly, Death Cafes are far from morbid, there's certainly laughter, and they're as far from doom and gloom as you could imagine.  The atmosphere of warmth and friendship is amazing.  Even if there are some emotional moments, it's very supportive and everyone is made to feel welcome.  So, nothing to fear! Come along and join us.

There is never a fixed agenda, just an opportunity to share ideas, maybe to air concerns, and to start to think about what really matters to you when considering your own inevitable fate.  All this and more, over a refreshing cuppa and a delicious piece of cake - or something more substantial if you like!  We hope people will buy from the cafe, as they are kindly giving us the room for nothing :)

There have been many requests for more information about Advanced Directives, so we're exploring how we can help provide this.

Public transport links to the city centre are excellent, or of course there are several car parks. Arrive by 1.45 to purchase refreshments in time for a prompt start at 2.00.  Please use the 'Contact the Organiser' tab to register.  Thank you. 


About Sue Lawford and Rosemary McClements-Hall

Sue has recently retired from a forty year career in the public services - Local Government, the NHS, teaching, training and lecturing.  A gradual process led to her becoming a humanist celebrant, and she has recently officiated at her 70th funeral, and also loves doing weddings and namings.  She thrives on meeting people from all walks of life, and has found this latest phase of her career to have been truly life-affirming, uplifting and rewarding in ways she never imagined.

Rose works within the NHS as a counsellor, and her practice includes clients who have experienced, or are about to experience, the loss of a loved one.  They often feel overwhelmed, wondering how to say what they want to say - and how to cope with all that has to be done at such a stressful time.  She passionately believes that, by shining sunlight on and through a subject which is rarely discussed except in hushed tones, people can find the peace and help that they need to face the future.


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