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Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Iowa
Posted by DeathCafeIowa on Feb. 19, 2025, 8:29 a.m. 2 comments
Our most recent Death Café was held February 18th and we had 5 people in attendance! We touched on two main topics in our Death Café: how different religions handle death and burial services, and the idea of legacy building. In our discussion of different religions and death we talked about Catholics & Cremation, ideas of reincarnation, and Muslim end of life rituals, which include physical acts of memory building (an example would be donating to charity in the deceased honor). When we touched on the idea of legacy we reflected on how talking about your person makes you feel like they’re still with you. A key ...
Death Cafe write up: Herne Hill Death Cafe
Posted by annkenrick on Feb. 18, 2025, 3:54 a.m.
A diverse group of 21 people, across the generations, attended the Death Café. Some key themes emerged:
· The shock of sudden death of a family member highlights the need for open discussion about planning for death at a time when there is no pressure. Conversations can also eliminate regrets, after the person dies, about what you wish you had said.
· You can feel very exposed when a family member dies, as the logistics that follow death are not well understood.
· When a person is terminally ill but does not want to die, it feels a betrayal to talk about death. One participant explained that in Thailand they were ...
Death Cafe write up: Chestermere Death Cafe
Posted by chestermerepubliclibrary on Feb. 14, 2025, 1:22 p.m.
We recently hosted our first Death Cafe in our city and had 11 people attend, despite the freezing temperatures outside.
Some of the people even came from a different city to join in. Many of which were grateful to have a space where an open and honest conversation about death and life could happen without judgement or fear of speaking of such a taboo topic.
We touched on a variety of topics, including ways to go, how to approach family in having a conversation of what to do when their loved one passes, what we think happens when we pass and much more.
What was an hour and ...
Death Cafe write up: Second Sunday Death Cafe Portland, OR
Posted by nomenoyou1 on Feb. 9, 2025, 10:18 p.m.
Our second Sunday cafes continue to grow and mature. We had 20 attendees and great conversation. There was an excellent mix of new and returning registrants. The subjects were many and diverse but they were all deeply felt. A very nourishing event. Everyone is welcome.
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Concord CA
Posted by Lauriem on Feb. 9, 2025, 12:47 p.m.
Our Death Cafe was held on Saturday, Feb 8. Six people attended, including the host and two who found us on the Death Cafe website. We had a range of ages from 23 to 60+, which made for a very deep and interesting sharing of perspectives. Topics covered included caring for aging parents, perspectives on grief, how to handle death as a professional from the perspective of a retired nurse, nursing student and social worker. We discussed medical aid in dying, the role of hospice vs. medical intervention. We also discussed the importance of thinking about our death as early as possible to enable better decision-making during critical ...
New Blog post: My resourses.
Posted by zeland2645 on Feb. 3, 2025, 4:59 p.m.
My pictures remind me of the Four Last Things I must face in this life.
Death Cafe write up: Second Sunday Death Cafe Portland, OR
Posted by nomenoyou1 on Feb. 2, 2025, 8:27 p.m.
We had our first regular meeting at the Multnomah Friends Meeting House. This is our second monthly meeting and it was booked to capacity. Two tables met and had a lively conversation with a break for cake and tea. Members shared experiences and offered support. Death Doulas and funeral/legacy projects were discussed. Conversations lingered after closing.
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Stratford
Posted by Ev Ward on Feb. 2, 2025, 5:38 p.m.
20 folks showed up to share deeply with emotion and laughter. Lots of interest in MAiD. Three participants happened to be death doulas. There is much hunger for more cafes.
With Corinne/ Sue
June 3, 2026, 7.00 p.m. - 8.15 p.m. (UTC + 13)
FACILITATOR: Sue and Jos
Kia ora, my name is Sue, I am a wife, mother and friend. I am retired but help-out in my husband’s small business and run ...
Death Cafe write up: Virtual Death Cafe Albany, CA USA PST
Posted by JimKirkpatrick on Feb. 2, 2025, 8:44 a.m.
Genevieve and Jim have been co hosting since 2022. The January 2025 Virtual Death Cafe welcomed 9 women and men for this Virtual Death Cafe. We live in USA West, South, South East, North East, Midwest, Canada and London. After intros, conversations flow including laughter, tears, deep sharing and listening. Thoughts, feelings and experiences of responses toward others who are unwell or dying, loving the dying and dead, grief, and our own dying. Discussion about our legacy, grieving, finding a grave, death of a child, Book and movie titles shared. Death Cafe offers the opportunity to meet in a confidential, safe and caring environment to discuss living, death ...
Death Cafe write up: Kitsap Death Cafe
Posted by katyray on Jan. 28, 2025, 1:53 p.m.
Join us for a lively conversation about death and dying! No therapy, no agenda, just a safe and respectful space (including tea and cake!) to discuss thoughts, fears, and ponderings about the taboo topic of death with fellow mortals in hopes that we can enrich our day to day lives.
Death Cafe write up: Knaresborough Death Cafe
Posted by Richard Cyster on Jan. 28, 2025, 1:40 p.m.
Another successful Death Cafe. In fact, with the increading numbers attensding we will need to find an alternate venue. Still looking at present.
New Blog post: End of Life Doulas
Posted by Kate Leotta on Jan. 24, 2025, 8:40 p.m.
By Kate Leotta, End of Life Doula Swan Song Journey – ABN: 85937495659
Are Australian’s preparing or prepared for their End of Life? Or is the subject off limits, Taboo? Talking about death does not necessarily hasten the event. Dying and death is a human event and not just a medical or a profit driven one.
The challenges that humans face after a life limiting diagnosis may include the stigma of having chronic disease and ...
New Blog post: Living, Dying, Death and Body Disposition
Posted by Kate Leotta on Jan. 24, 2025, 8:34 p.m.
By Kate Leotta, End of Life Doula Swan Song Journey – ABN: 85937495659.
In reference to documentaries which aired on Television and the internet in 2024; documentary makers are bringing forth the subjects of living with a terminal illness, dying, death and body disposition here in Australia and overseas.
Myself and other End of Life Doulas want to help instigate the shift for Aussies to have a more open-minded approach to these subjects. Having life and ...
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Virtual Iowa CST
Posted by DeathCafeIowa on Jan. 22, 2025, 3:55 p.m.
Our most recent Death Café was held January 21st and we had 7 people in attendance ranging from all different locations: Iowa, Connecticut, California, Tennessee, and London! We touched on a variety of very meaningful topics, starting with the unknown of what the next day will bring and opening the door by having those uncomfortable conversations about death that bring awareness. We also touched on how people that are dying tend to see people that have already died on the other side and how the idea of that isn’t so much confusing as it is poetic and powerful. We also had a phenomenal conversation about legacy ...