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Press: A crowdfunding investment idea to die for
Posted by Jon Underwood on Nov. 15, 2015, 9:36 p.m.
Published in The Times on Tuesday November 3rd
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Death Cafe write up: Bucks County Death Cafe
Posted by buryingyourown on Nov. 13, 2015, 8:50 a.m.
Twenty folks showed up the other nite at the public library to hang and out talk like you do at book club, but this time there was no book.They said they wanted to talk about death with their adult children but their adult children shut them down. They said their loved one's suffered from fear and lack of information as they lay dying and these folks want something different for themselves; they said they want only to have reality acknowledged and the freedom to freely discuss what's in their hearts. They wanted to talk about NOT suffering; about the likelyhood of an afterlife; about ...
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Orlando
Posted by Sarah Elizabeth Walter on Nov. 11, 2015, 9:18 a.m.
Orlando Florida’s third Death Cafe was held on the on Saturday November 7th, a balmy mid-autumn afternoon. At 15 people in attendance, this was our largest gathering to date - and yet all were very comfortably and cozily arranged in the welcoming living area of our gracious host’s home. Topics ranged from taking care and preparing your deceased loved ones at home (ala Undertaking LA), to preservation of beloved pets who have passed on, to preparing and preserving our own identities after we’ve died and we no longer have control over such things. In addition to the pieces of themselves that everyone shared, all attendees brought ...
Death Cafe write up: Bucks County Death Cafe
Posted by buryingyourown on Nov. 11, 2015, 6:02 a.m.
Twenty happy folks (19 guests, 1 facilitator/host) met in our local library, introduced oursleves as we went around the circle and dove into anything but small talk! After intros we broke into two groups of 10 and had at it for a good 1.5 hours. It wasn't until the library staff began lingering around the door that we realized we'd gone over our alotted time, eagerly taking and giving ideas, memories, and observations. At the conclusion, I found a majority of the group is inteterested in going forth with more DC's AND with a few topic-lead gatherings (for which I'll have to ...
Death Cafe write up: Des Moines Death Cafe
Posted by Carmen Elliott on Nov. 10, 2015, 1:21 p.m.
We had another GREAT Death Cafe last month! It was a cold, rainy night, which contributed to this being our smallest Death Cafe yet, with 3 facilitators and 8 particpants. However, I would venture to say that the small numbers provided even better conversation, because we all had a chance to speak at length, if we wanted to.
As we've seen before, the conversation developed a few "themes" as people shared their stories and ask questions. Tonight's conversation revolved around the body: what happens after we die (physically), how we prepare bodies, and how we dispose of bodies.
Our conversation was kicked off by a member ...
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe South Scottsdale
Posted by Franny on Nov. 8, 2015, 12:09 p.m. 1 comment
The first time hosting Death Cafe went smoothly. It was scheduled from 3-5pm. We had some social free time at the beginning. We stayed on time though feedback included that someone wanted more time in the conversation about death. Duly noted.
Attendees ranged in age from 18 to 75. Cake and other goodies were served with tea, coffee and of course plenty of water in Arizona. The "comfortable" rating averaged "4.5" on the 1-5 scale. The "overall experience"rating averaged "3.7" on the 1-4 scale.
Words from the "big take away" include;
Rich, Deep, Wisdom has no age, Transparency, Practical, Changes, Arduous, Relevant.
Looking forward to ...
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe, Winchester, VA
Posted by Mary Jane Lee on Nov. 2, 2015, 7:45 p.m. 2 comments
Seven people drank Mexican hot chocolate and ate pan de muerto to celebrate Dia de los Muertos at the Death Cafe on November 1, 2015. We remembered those who have died with special reverence, and wondered how the Aztecs who originated the idea celebrated this ritual 3000 years ago.
We also spoke of the fears we face in life be it accidents that take our lives quickly or staring down a bear who threatens us, and wondered if those are metaphors for death bearing down on us.
We hoped that the practices that we have done to cultivate lovingkindness, compassion, and equanimity in our lives have prepared us ...
New Blog post: First campaign update 2 weeks in
Posted by Jon Underwood on Nov. 2, 2015, 6:28 p.m. 1 comment
Dear everyone,
Heartfelt thanks to all who have offered support during this first 2 weeks of this campaign to open a Death Cafe in London. We are really pleased with the positive feedback our proposal has received. It has certainly got people thinking!
There has been a significant amount of engagement with Death Cafe London so far. This includes the press coverage listed below, with more due over the next weeks. The articles are getting ...
Death Cafe write up: Seaside Death Cafe in Encinitas, CA
Posted by carolineboaz on Nov. 2, 2015, 2:20 p.m.
While we had a small turn-out for this cafe', it was probabbly the richest discussion I have ever participated in at a Death Cafe. All of those that came were transformed from the heart-felt sharing. Thank you to everyone that came, opened your mind and spoke your truth. I am grateful.
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Grants Pass OR
Posted by grantspass on Nov. 1, 2015, 7:25 p.m.
Our second Death Cafe Grants Pass was a great sucess. The room was filled with chatter and the clinking of tea cups and forks on dessert plates. Most folks talked through the break and 15 minutes past the closing.
New Blog post: Three Questions For The Dying
Posted by Dale Presly on Oct. 31, 2015, 10:59 a.m. 2 comments
Here are three questions I ask people who might be dying. There was a time when I wasn’t so direct until I realized that most people in the last year of life want to talk about dying. These questions help to establish a context for dying.
Context establishes meaning and meaning making in a culture that does not know how to die is important. Context can situate us and the dying person in a ...