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Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Loughton
Posted by Rae528 on Nov. 19, 2016, 3:03 p.m.
Thank you so much to all who attended this event and made it great. As there were quite a few of us, we broke up into smaller groups for conversations and I popped in and out of them. Very interesteing conversations and everyone was polite and respectful and kept an open mind on all subjects. Really pleased.
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Woodford, Essex
Posted by Rae528 on Nov. 16, 2016, 7:26 a.m.
This Death Cafe was not an easy one for some to attend as Monday mornings can be chaotic. However those few who did make it were pleased that they did. They started off rather shy and nervous and did not know each other. but gradually with some suggested topics to kick things off, the conversation flowed more easily and as connections and trust was built, people shared and confided more. We finished on a good note and the feedback I recieved was positive. Two people confided afterwards that they had felt nervous about coming, and had been concerned that it could leave them feeling depressed or anxious, but ...
Christmas Day 2012. I find myself swimming in the Caribbean Sea, an hour before dusk. I am wondering what will happen if it gets completely dark. I am pretty far out and nobody knows where I am.
Where I am is on Curacao, for a 30-day rehab at the Jellinek Retreat, a serious attempt at sobriety. This is typical of me, this coming to an exotic place to get sober. Believing that the tropical sun ...
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Marrickville
Posted by mknight on Nov. 5, 2016, 4 p.m. 2 comments
Prior to every Death Café I find myself observing the same thoughts going through my mind. Who will turn up? What will the topics of discussion be? How will people feel afterward? Will they experience a sense of resonance with the conversation? Will they like the ‘flow’ of the Death Café? Will it be of use?
For me, it is a joy being part of the Death Café movement, primarily because it provides an alternative forum for people to talk about all things death, dying and the afterlife.
It is difficult to have these conversations in an environment which is open and inviting, which is one of the ...
Death Cafe write up: 'Death Cafe in Køge, Denmark' - 'Dødscafé'
Posted by Susanne on Nov. 5, 2016, 7:30 a.m. 1 comment
It was an evening with thoughtful and touching stories while we all ate cake and drank coffee or tea.
The participants shared different experiences and thoughts, which in various ways created resonance.
Quiet evening with talk about personal thoughts and experiences.
New Blog post: Death Letter!
Posted by abduljfs on Nov. 4, 2016, 6:36 a.m. 2 comments
Reflection time! Grieving, another loved member of my family died. It is Halloween week! Palliative care in aged care is telling us death and dying matter. So, let's talk about the "D" words and break the silence now! My first conversation will be with you! My dear Death Angel!
I know you come to visit every day! Could you please say "Hi and goodbye!". I do have a request please if you do not ...
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Corvallis
Posted by dorbolo on Nov. 3, 2016, 10:42 a.m. 1 comment
Last night's gathering was well attended and a very focused discussion about the immanance of death and the concept of "leaving behind." Also considered was the issue of whether we would want to know how we will die, if that were possible. I feel so blessed to share thought with my co-participants.
Greetings, I am co-facilitating a Death Cafe in Lexington MA this week. The facilitator's guide mentions an evaluation form though I've not discovered the link (or the form). I am happy to create a form for our use, though would like to use a standard DC eval form ...
Death Cafe write up: SW London Death Cafe
Posted by Suzanne Michal on Nov. 1, 2016, 6:50 a.m.
So for some reason that was one of the best death cafe I have ever attended. We had nearly equal men and women and we were read three wonderful tales of death by 3 men! An absolute treat.
We all shared our own stories, some pretty moving and humbling... of forgiveness long after one's mother's passing, of losing 18 loved ones in just over one year, of keeping in touch with the children of one's best friend who passed away and left a big hole in a man's life...
We were 9 around that long table, all taken in by each other's sharing ...
Does anybody know of any people with learning difficulties who would come to my Death Cafe in upminster in December they would be most welcome.
Thanks for thinking about this for me.
Diane
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Gatwick Airport
Posted by Diane on Oct. 26, 2016, 5:05 p.m.
Come and have a cup of coffee while we talk about things connected with Death.
The first one that I had we didn't notice the time going. The two hours passed so quickly!!
Come and see what the Death Cafe is all about, we have a lot of laughs there and memories of our loved ones
We also talk about our own death and what we want to happen to us, and the service that we want at the funeral.
Hope to see you there.
Diane
Death Cafe write up: Monmouth County Death Cafe
Posted by Beth Almerini on Oct. 25, 2016, 12:45 p.m.
This was my first Death Cafe, and it was so much more than I had expected. We had 15 attendees and conversation that was interesting, insightful, unexpected, funny and poignant. People participated enthusiastically, and expressed real gratitude for being able to talk about death without a need either for euphemisms or being careful not to upset someone by being too direct. There were nurses attending who expressed their frustrations around dealing with death in the medical setting. I also found that, by introducing myself a hospice nurse, people had many, many questions and appreciated the opportunity to have them answered. There was such a large response, that I ...
Death Cafe write up: Comox Death Cafe
Posted by Dale Presly and Diane Palmason on Oct. 24, 2016, 2:20 p.m.
Death Cafes have been held in the Comox Valley for four years now, at several different locations in Courtenay, a small city on Vancouver Island, BC
Our gathering on October 23 was the second one located in our new meeting place in Comox, a town that is also part of the Comox Valley. D''Esterre House, an attractive multi-level building overlooking the Comox Marina and the Beaufort Mountain, is the home of the Comox Serniors Centre.
At the first session, held in September, we welcomed 9 participants. After introductions, including some hisory of Death Cafes, a group conversation took place that raised lots of issues, and more than ...
In addition to the emotional aspects of preparing for death, there is the business aspect of death. I have come across a book "Things To Know Before I Go" which can be a valuable asset to help your loved ones deal with the business that will come following your death ...
Death Cafe write up: Thamesford Death Cafe
Posted by Chcannon on Oct. 23, 2016, 3:31 p.m.
We held our first Death Cafe at Westminster United Church in Thamesford. There were 15 attendees in total. We conducted it as one group, but any larger a group would have required breaking down into smaller groups, we have decided. It was an unqualified success. All of the participants indicated in their evaluations, that they felt comfortable and they would strongly recommend others attend. People were obviously engaged and respectful of each other's opinions and stories. There were differences of opinion expressed, particularly when the discussion of the value of cemetery visits arose. Most of the attendees indicated that they will probably come to the next Death ...