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Death Cafe write up: Montpelier Death Cafe
Posted by MontpelierDeathCafe on Sept. 29, 2015, 1:54 p.m. 1 comment
In a small community one person's death resonates. And so, at our September meeting, many people came seeking to speak about Jean whose sudden death had had a profound impact on them.
Whether we knew Jean or not, the raw emotions raised when someone passes away could be felt in the room. We talked about grief. We talked about loss. We talked about how they were related, but not the same. We talked about the transformative power of death. And in our own ways, we talked about fear.
Some were blunt "I used to think I was one of those people who was philosophical about death, I ...
Death Cafe write up: Third Death Cafe Footscray
Posted by PetaMurray on Sept. 29, 2015, 2:08 a.m.
This was the third, and for now, the last in a series of Death Cafes run at Footscray Community Arts Centre. This one was connected to the exhibition, embOLDen, and run as one of a range of activities offered on a day dedicated to Creative Ageing.
The group numbered about 16, and was significant for being comprised of women only. There were three nurses, and one nun! The oldest attendee was in her nineties, and the youngest was in her fifties.
As ever, wonderful generosity of spirit from all at the table, not to mention candour and cake!
Press: Death Café: coffee shop where you can discuss mortality over a latte to open in London
Posted by Jon Underwood on Sept. 28, 2015, 2:26 p.m.
This article has a poll asking "Would you visit a Death Cafe?" At the time of writing, out of over 200 votest 80% (161) have said "Yes, I think it would be enlightening" against 20% who have said "No life's depressing enough".
See more at: The Telegraph
Press: Death Cafe set to open in London to ‘help people engage with dying’
Posted by Jon Underwood on Sept. 28, 2015, 2:20 p.m.
See more at: The Independent
Press: Death Café London: A coffee shop where people can chat about dying is set for the capital
Posted by Jon Underwood on Sept. 28, 2015, 2:19 p.m. 1 comment
Photo credit: Peta Murray
See more at: London Evening Standard
Link: Trauma Workers Find Solace with the "Pause."
Posted by Kathy Miller, LCPC on Sept. 28, 2015, 8:06 a.m.
New Blog post: A ‘Real’ Death Cafe in London? Five ways you can help bring it to life
Posted by Jon Underwood on Sept. 25, 2015, 5:12 p.m. 4 comments
You heard it here first. Plans are now underway to set up a real Death Café in central London - an inclusive café and events venue for people to explore all matters related to death and dying. You can read more about it here.
Our campaign has already got people talking; yesterday it was featured in the Independent and London Evening Standard and there’s more to come.
At this stage the real Death Café is ...
A burial pod that turns you into a tree of your choice.
Practitioners question: Looking for Portland facilitator
Posted by HelenDaring on Sept. 24, 2015, 3 p.m. 1 comment
Hello, I'm an organizer with PEERS: Portland Entheogenic Exploration and Research Society.
We have monthly meetings and I'd like one to be a Death Cafe open to the public, but I'm hoping to find an experienced facilitator to lead it.
Thanks
Death Cafe write up: Derby Death Cafe
Posted by timdowdell on Sept. 24, 2015, 5:33 a.m.
After some introductions the purpose of the group was outlined ie a very informal chat about all issues relating to death, dying and bereavement - with no particular agenda, just the sharing of experience.
The group included three guests from Coventry interested in setting up their own Café for patients and relatives at their hospital.
Three members of a Derby based community group also came along to discuss their recent experience of bereavement. The most important thing they felt was the need to talk about it. Including the difficulties with practical tasks ie opening jars, hanging a picture and mowing the lawn, the challenges involved in building a new ...
A lovely article on todays BBC's website
Death Cafe write up: Staten Island's FIRST Death Cafe
Posted by GailW on Sept. 21, 2015, 11:19 p.m.
This was Staten Island's First Death Café, although others had discussed it before. Some sitting right at this table with us!
Attending a Death Café prior to hosting one (even a virtual Death Café) was a plus, and the Death Café guidelines were amazing and so very helpful. This Café was held at Panera Bread, which is pretty public and open. Initially there was some apprehension about this, but it wound up being beneficial and drawing more people in. Individuals were waiting to talk with us, and they are interested in attending future Cafés. A shout out to the staff at Panera Bread at the Staten ...
Death Cafe write up: Comox Valley Death Cafe
Posted by Dale Presly on Sept. 21, 2015, 9:16 a.m. 2 comments
The Comox Valley's 5th Death Cafe took place at Serious Coffee. Several of the ten enthusiastic mortals commented on the brightly painted Subaru parked by the front door belonging to the Salish Sea Hospice Project, co-sponsor of the event. Perhaps Jon Underwood will get his car painted with a Death Café theme.
Assisted death and green burial emerged as themes in several discussions. Can we choose the time of our dying without asking to be killed?
Special thanks to the helpful staff at Serious Coffee. The next Death Cafe is at the same location on October 18th. See you then.
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Calgary Sep 20, 2015
Posted by Death Cafe Calgary on Sept. 20, 2015, 6:46 p.m.
The Calgary community participated in another thought-provoking Death Café on Sunday, September 20, 2015 (the day after the wonderful Equinox Vigil in Union Cemetery). Death Café has been thriving in Calgary for the last three years, and this was the first one held in a real café. We completely filled the Second Cup in Marda Loop! The staff offered terrific service ensuring everyone was taken care of and enjoying their delicious tea, coffee, and goodies. Some passersby were envious that we were at capacity and therefore they could not participate. We hope to see them next time! This Death Café welcomed both repeat and new attendees with ages ...
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe - Rockland South End
Posted by gina colombatto on Sept. 19, 2015, 4:26 p.m.
two dozen area denizens showed up for the 2407th death cafe…