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Death Cafe write up: Swindon Death Cafe
Posted by Sue Holden on Sept. 26, 2016, 8:17 a.m.
This first Death Cafe in Swindon was very well attended by a wide range of people. Discussion centred around the question of why it takes so long between someone dying and the funeral. This brought into conversation what happens in other countriesafter someone dies.
Everyone contributed and said they had found the evening informative and interesting and that they would attend the next one on October 11th.
Death Cafe write up: Highcliffe Death Cafe
Posted by Lis Horwich on Sept. 26, 2016, 5:47 a.m.
Wednesday the 21st of September a group of 8 people descended in my “Observatory” talking about death. We spoke about the beauty of laying a body to rest in the home, dreams related to death and “Old Harry’s Game” on Radio 4 evenings 6.30pm, listen on IPlayer: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b007zv7f
We mentioned Living Will with the option of keeping it in a green box with a x, possible in your kitchen or sitting room.
ICE (in case of emergency) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_Case_of_Emergency an essential tool for storing details on your mobile phone.
As we often do, the talk ...
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Grants Pass
Posted by grantspass on Sept. 25, 2016, 5:13 p.m.
Each participant was encouraged to discuss what was most important to her/him. Within 10 minutes of starting, the room was filled with chatter and laughter. One person comented "it's good to be with people who are open to discussing it" (death.) Anoter noted "I didn't know the Death Cafe would be so much fun." Lots of chocolate brownies, and veggies and dip disappeared from the searving platters.
Press: Death Cafe: Let's talk about death over tea and cake
Posted by Cole Imperi on Sept. 24, 2016, 8:28 a.m. 1 comment
Our first Cincinnati-region Death Cafe was covered by the Cincinnati Enquirer! It's this Friday, and we can't wait.
Thanks to St. Elizabeth Healthcare Comunity Grief Support Center for providing Space, The Globe for providing the cake and Bean Haus for providing tea and coffee!
See more at: The Cincinnati Enquirer
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Cork
Posted by Beth Wallace on Sept. 23, 2016, 9:57 a.m.
What an honour and a privilege it was to facilitate Cork's first Death Cafe!
Approximately 20 people gathered in the cosy & welcoming surroundings of Myo Cafe on the Autumn Equinox. The group varied in age from early 20s to mid 60s, was slightly more female than male, and a mix of at least 7 different nationalities!
Here's what some of the participants said:
It was:
warm, interesting, educational, relaxed, cosy, intimate, surprising, friendly, natural, healing, insightful, pleasant, enjoyable, sociable, ground breaking, different, expansive, challenging, safe, hard, easy
Here's what some participants said to people thinking about coming to a Death Cafe:
''Please go!''
''It is ...
Death Cafe write up: Carmel Death Cafe
Posted by evoci on Sept. 19, 2016, 1:39 p.m.
Our focus was on suicide as we began by discussing the Wisconsin 14 year old who wishes to stop treatment, enter hospice and die and the controversy her wishes have generated.
Evaluation comments included answers to the question, What three words would you use to describe this Death Cafe experience?
* depth, compassion and joy
* Expansive, enlightening and wonder
* Interesting, probing and informative
* Insightful, spiritual and safe
* Safe, connecting and tolerance
* Exploration of messages from other side
One person wrote, :I always feel so blessed when I leave and I truly enjoy these gatherings."
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Tampa
Posted by Cat Martin on Sept. 19, 2016, 5:48 a.m.
A very enjoyable and lively conversation.
MeetUps.com is a fabulous way to let people know about events
And we have
https://www.meetup.com/Death-Cafe-Tampa/
Quick question, just wondering who to talk to regarding upcoming death cafes in Australia/Brisbane? I really want to discuss this topic and I think this is an excellent way to go about it.
I write a lot about death on my blog so if you'd like to join ...
Death Cafe write up: Didsbury Death Cafe
Posted by maxinespence on Sept. 17, 2016, 5:41 p.m.
Six people attended Didsbury's third Death Café, a great turnout considering everything going on in and around our town this weekend. We had four new people attend and two returnees, one of whom has attended all three Death Cafés. And today was her 17th birthday! Conversations ranged from the practical (what are the laws surrounding death in our province?) to the philosophical (is there really such a thing as death? is there a part of us that 'lives' through/beyond time and space) and several points in between. All were happy to have attended.
Death Cafe write up: Settle Death Cafe
Posted by Settle Death Cafe on Sept. 16, 2016, 10:58 a.m.
This Death Cafe started in the late Autumn last year. We have had 6 meetings and many aspects of death have been discussed.
We have had positive feed back about the structure being good and pleased with the initiative of bringing out the difficult subject of death into the open.
A couple of people said that one session gave them what they wanted. Another feed back on hearing about it was that she didn't feel quite ready to attend but it felt good to know it was there.
I am aware that it has cerrtainly brought the subject of Death into the open and many discussions about ...
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe' Arkansas
Posted by Melinda Motley on Sept. 14, 2016, 3:46 p.m.
Fourteen people showed up at our first Death Cafe’ meeting, doubling our expectations!
There were massage therapists, yoga teachers, hospice volunteers and care givers, retirees from various states, and organic farmers. Everyone shared one or more reasons why they came.
After introductions, a moment of silence was held to honor those who perished in the 9/11 attacks in NYC and Washington, DC. A lively conversation quickly ensued on topics such as deaths of loved ones that can create a higher awareness of our own last moment, making a plan for ourselves, understanding state legalities, and recognizing when end of life is near. The Five Wishes document ...
Death Cafe write up: Lebanon County Death Cafe
Posted by BLLLINK on Sept. 14, 2016, 9:10 a.m.
Over a dozen people attended the September 13 Death Café held at the Lebanon Community Library; this was the second Death Café we've had in Lebanon County. The conversation was thoughtful, engrossing and sentimental at times. Those who attended shared moments, memories and thoughs; there were questions, too.
And there were gorgeous little cupcakes and to-die-for pastries, coffee, tea and scrumptious candy, too. Thank you to the wonderful staff of the Lebanon Community Library and to the folks at All That & a Bag of Chips and to everyone who came to the Death Café last night.
We are looking ahead to the next one!
I have always loved this picture by Austrian artist Gustav Klimt. It is an oil on canvas painting and was completed in 1916. It shows that Death and Life are two sides of the same coin.
Nathan
I cam across this website with some well-written short articles on Death the other day so I though I would share.
Nathan