Hosted by Jennifer Sanfilippo

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About this Death Cafe

Not that long ago, death and dying were recognized and accepted as a natural part of life in our culture. Several generations lived under the same roof, bearing witness to the natural progression of the life cycle. Over the course of my lifetime, the process of dying has become medicalized, with discussions around dying tending to focus on legal checklists. Any deeper, psycho-emotional conversations about dying have been compartmentalized behind a curtain of fear and denial.

Losing my husband had a profound effect on how I view the world and my place in it. Since I released my book about Jim’s final months, I’ve continued on my mission to build bridges of compassion in our community to connect with others through our shared human experience. Creating the space for people to bring their hearts, minds, and spirits to conversations about purpose, fears and hope, as they relate to end-of-life, is my small way of normalizing an important dialogue, and building community around what has become a lonely place for many.

About Jennifer Sanfilippo

Jennifer Sanfilippo, MBA, she/her. Jennifer is a former lobbyist for the financial industry, where she served as a persistent advocate for corporate responsibility and community investment. Jennifer has turned her attention to serving her community through death education and advocacy. She is a certified End-of-Life Doula and works as a hospice volunteer and Death Café facilitator. She is the author of “Our Last Walk Home: Love, Cancer, and the Agony of Letting Go," and is a mental health counselor in training.

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