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Death Cafe write up: Ashen Moon Greeley Death Cafe
Posted by Rowan Hawkins on Aug. 28, 2025, 9:10 p.m.
While there were few people in attendance, unique cultural views of death and burial were learned and explored. Focusing on China, unspoken complexity of dying was learned as land isn't allotted to cemeteries, creating a digital tombstone that can be cleaned and maintained to ensure the ancestors are remembered and cared for. "Skully" the skeleton cat was happy to be present; the atmosphere was welcoming and the mocha was delicious!
Death Cafe write up: Virtual Death Cafe Albany, CA USA 4th Sunday PST
Posted by JimKirkpatrick on Aug. 27, 2025, 3:12 p.m.
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Genevieve and Jim have been co hosting/ attending together since July 2020. The August 2025 Virtual Death Cafe welcomed 12 women and men for this Virtual Death Cafe. We live in USA West, South, South East, North East, Midwest, UK and Canada . Introductions begin with where we live, experiences with Death Cafe, as well as what brings us to Death Cafe now. Silence ended with a member describing what they had on their mind ...
With Jessica Johnson
May 11, 2026, 7.00 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. (MST)
Death Cafe: Comox Valley Death Cafe
Posted by Comox Valley Hospice Society on Aug. 21, 2025, 3:21 p.m.
With Comox Valley Hospice Society
May 20, 2026, 6.30 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. (PST)
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Iowa CDT
Posted by DeathCafeIowa on Aug. 21, 2025, 10 a.m.
Our most recent Death Café was held August 19th, 2025 and we had 7 people in attendance. We covered a variety of topics this month and had some great conversations! One thing we covered was talking about bereaved children, and how to care for them or talk to them in an appropriate manner. Our biggest topic that we discussed was the idea of finding your room, reading the room, and using your room! This means finding the people you can talk to about these tougher topics, knowing what you can say to them, and once you find them - being open to having those conversations and value those ...
Death Cafe write up: Psychopomp Kitsap County Death Cafe
Posted by Manda Peckham on Aug. 19, 2025, 9:54 p.m.
I had no idea just how energizing it would be to talk about death with so many others. In the past these conversations have always felt either clandestine, stolen between friends "going through something", or at church, with talk of a guaranteed afterlife (strings attatched). Our Death Cafe was neither.
Some of this might have to do with the location--The Witch at The Edge of The Park agreed to host our circle at her shop, and the engergy of the group rose to the occasion.
I didn't realize how apprehensive I was to see the following hour unfurl until I stood up to introduce myself and our ...
New Blog post: My First Experience of Life Beyond Death
Posted by DavidWimble on Aug. 16, 2025, 6:37 p.m.
My first experience beyond death wasn't flashy ... no lights or images ... but it was profound.
I was living alone in a small house.
This took place 38 years ago. I was 28 years old.
I had been experiencing energy flowing into my body for the first time a short time leading up to the life changing energy experience.
So I already knew that there was life beyond the normal day to day existence.
It ...
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Acomb
Posted by lewis.lansford on Aug. 15, 2025, 4:27 a.m.
Seven of us gathered for this meeting. We spoke openly, we listened, we laughed, we cried. According to the feedback, it was:
• Thought-provoking, entertaining, worthwhile
• Friendly, non-judgemental, wonderful
• Fun conversations
• Trusting environment
• Powerful, enlightening, liberating
• Open, refreshing, safe
• Validating, relaxed
Other feedback:
• It’s refreshing to speak to people who are not scared of death.
• No answer is wrong.
• No shame in dying.
A big thank you to everyone who showed up and made it happen.
Death Cafe write up: Second Sunday Death Cafe Portland, OR
Posted by nomenoyou1 on Aug. 10, 2025, 10:12 p.m.
We had good attendance today and Scott facilitated. Cake, tea and ice water were shared. Even though the meeting was smaller the conversation was robust and filled the full two hours. There had been recent loss in the group with need to dialogue. An experienced health care provider shared their experiences. We discussed ways to assure that your wishes are respected near the end of life. Several attendees discussed fear from various perspectives, and the group was able to provide valuable insights. Frustrations with lack of communication from family was a common theme. We discussed POLST, advanced directives and end of life decision makers.
Death Cafe write up: Central Houston’s Monthly Death Cafe - August 2025
Posted by Houston Death Cafe on Aug. 8, 2025, 4:54 p.m.
Central Houston's August 2025 Death Cafe
We had over ~35 people attend this month's Death Cafe, and thanks to the library had rooms available to divide the group in two. It has been a week and I'm still parsing all that was shared by the group I facilitated -- almost half were first timers to a Death Cafe. I am in awe of the vulnerability, strength, laughter, and care that came out of two hours on a Saturday morning. Thank you, one and all.
Below you can find links to various things mentioned during the dialogue.
If there is something missing from my list you'd ...
Death Cafe write up: A Highland Park IL Death Cafe
Posted by Danny Frohman on Aug. 5, 2025, 2:09 p.m.
We had 26 folks show up for our first cafe at the HP Senior Center. Three even came all the way from Woodstock in mutual support for our common efforts. Lots of comments, lots of questions, and strong support for a regular event. Great start!
New Blog post: FEAR OF DEATH/THANOTOPHOBIA
Posted by Nicole Moreland on July 30, 2025, 1:58 a.m.
Hi
Im not sure where to start. I have been struggling, consistantly, with the fear of death for the better part of 20 years. It is all consuming. I am 40 years old and I feel like I havent lived since I was 20. Currently I feel as though I'm having a breakdown. I try and find groups all the time, but there are never any that are current or any in my area ...
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe - an important conversation
Posted by finaljourneydoula on July 26, 2025, 3:48 p.m.
We had six people attend this time. It was 95 degrees outside and a large amount of residents are snowbirds, so I consider this a good number.
The discussion was especially meaningful in that one person traveled more than an hour to attend and was motivated to learn. Another shared a personal situation and said she felt good about what she picked up; new ideas and words to bring back home.
We will do it again in October!
Death Cafe write up: Swanage Death Cafe
Posted by peterneall on July 26, 2025, 3:17 a.m.
Seven of us met on a beautiful Summer afternoon in Central Swanage. WE had one newcomer and all others had come to this Death Cafe at least once before.
Introductions revealed a treasure trove of experience and wisdom about life, death and all between.
The conversation explored pilgrimage, chronic conditions, diet for curing connditions and the importance of friendship.
I left referhed and intrigued felling I'd spent a valuable couple of hours.
WE will met again in the autumn - watch this space!
Death Cafe write up: Myrtle Beach Death Cafe
Posted by BLLLINK on July 23, 2025, 3:07 p.m.
10 Death Cafe participants braved a late afternoon thunderstorm to the sanctuary of this mid-week Death Cafe at Chapin Memorial Library in downtown Myrtle Beach.
Though most of the people at today's Death Cafe were total strangers when they entered the room and took seats around the table. But within minutes of starting, you'd never know they were.
Each quickly warmed quickly to the idea that this was a safe place to ask their questions and to listen intently to the conversations that followed.
Of course, there was cake, tea, coffee and some cookies. The joy of sharing food certainly led to a place in which ...