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Death Cafe write up: Carmel Death Cafe
Posted by evoci on March 25, 2017, 3:05 p.m.
We had 12 people attend, and enjoyed some delicious lemon cheesecake squares, tea, coffee and water Participant comments included:
" I felt free to talk about death and not feel awkward or judged. Grateful that this is offered! Thank you!"
"Three words: open, helpful, nonjudgemental!"
"Heartfelt, compassionate and caring group."
"Thoughtful, safe and confirming."
"I enjoy this gathering. There is always a lively discussion and sharing. Interesting and curious people come to share their viewpoints."
"Having common thoughts and questions and ideas about death and life. Reaffirming the commonality of people thinking about death."
"It's always a pleasure to have your facilitation; you are helpful in the way ...
Death Cafe write up: Chambana Death Cafe March 2017
Posted by Sherry Gilles on March 21, 2017, 12:32 a.m.
Chambana Death cafe March 4, 2017 was held at the Unity Church and Spiritual Center in Urbana, IL. There were 13 of us and six people were new and, some were not. There were about four no shows also.
Three people found us through the death cafe website and several through public FB event posting. Also the church advertised through their bulletin as well.
Eve joined us at the last death cafe and this time brought cake. She is an archaologist with the U of I and has been involved in human remains excavation in IL among her many responsibilities.
Deb is a minister at the church. She ...
Practitioners question: Finding a venue?!
Posted by Jools Barsky on March 20, 2017, 9:22 a.m. 1 comment
Trying to find a cafe to hold a Death Cafe in Edinburgh (Scotland). I've been emailing a few describing what it's all about but no one has got back to me. I have been clear that I don't need anything from the cafe other than functioning as ...
From the website:
THE FIVE INVITATIONS
Discovering What Death
Can Teach Us About Living Fully
Death is not waiting for us at the end of a long road. Death is always with us, in the marrow of every passing moment. She is the secret teacher hiding in plain sight, helping ...
Death Cafe write up: Highcliffe Death Cafe
Posted by Lis Horwich on March 15, 2017, 11:40 a.m. 1 comment
Such an interesting death café this afternoon with some very lively discussions with a large group of people including a few newcomers, which is always lovely.
Talked about funerals, the fact that there is a waiting time for a death certificate often, more than the 5 days dictated by law! What do we do with the ashes from our death relatives, they can weigh up to 6-7 pounds where half is the coffin. What about direct disposal, which means that the body of the person who has died goes straight off to be cremated or buried without a funeral ceremony. John Lennon was directly cremated, as were Anita ...
New Blog post: Grief is an aspect of love - an haiku
Posted by Fustbariclation on March 14, 2017, 10:46 p.m. 1 comment
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe in Pullman, WA
Posted by FriendsofHospice on March 13, 2017, 3:17 p.m.
Sixteen people gathered at the Old European Restaurant in Pullman, Washiington on March 11 for the Death Cafe. People appreciated having a local Death Cafe to attend. The topics of death, dying, and living well now were discussed and the 2 hours flew by! Treats purchased from Old European were enjoyed by all. Sponsored by Friends of Hospice and facilitated by Annie Pillers and Terrie Teare, the most often asked question was: "When is the next one?" Stay tuned! We will announce it on this site and on our website: www.friendsofhospice.net.
Death Cafe write up: Bath city center Death Cafe
Posted by edowling on March 11, 2017, 1:29 a.m.
Next meeting April 2nd 2017. 3-5pm
Running to oblivion, the wonderful race, of life.
Death Cafe write up: Bath city center Death Cafe
Posted by edowling on March 9, 2017, 12:30 p.m.
As this was our first meeting Sue and I were apprehensive as to anyone joining us! We need not have worried as the 2hrs swiftly passed with a dozen of us discussing a verity of related topics by our dynamic group! It was a terific mixture of personalities with a wealth of ideas and interests.
We all expressed a hope for more to join us in these monthly sessions! The more the merrier!!
Death Cafe write up: Bath city center Death Cafe
Posted by edowling on March 9, 2017, 12:12 p.m.
'Thus that which is the most awful of evils, death, is nothing to us, since when we exist there is no death, and when there is death we do not exist.' Epicurus
The ritual start to drawing, the Ensō, often leads me on to other thoughts.
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Cape Town
Posted by Fustbariclation on March 6, 2017, 2:28 p.m.
I have just returned from my first Death café, at 'The Dining Room' in Woodstock in Cape Town.
There were twelve of us, with Sean O'Connor as convener. Sean did a first rate job of making everybody feel welcome and at home, and he managed the flow of the evening with a light touch.
It was, at times, very moving, to hear of the experiences others had had with death, as well as comforting to feel so much in the same boat - as, of course, we all are.
The time went very quickly indeed, which is always a good sign, and the cake was extremely good.
I ...
Resource: Easy Death, Spiritual Wisdom on The Ultimate Transcending of Death and Everything Else by The Ruchir
Posted by Henny Nouwen RN,CMT on March 6, 2017, 2:19 p.m. 1 comment
"An exciting, stimulating, and
thought-provoking book that
adds immensely to the ever-
increasing literature on the
phenomena of life and death.
"...it is a confirmation that a life
filled with love instead of fear
can lead to ultimately
meaningful life and death.
"Thank you for this masterpiece."
– Elisabeth Kubler Ross ...