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Death Cafe write up: Tuonen Tupa Death Cafe
Posted by kmarttinen on Jan. 10, 2015, 10:16 a.m.
Christmas being close, we enjoyed also glogg and cookies this time. Dec. 13th is St. Lucia's Day and the celebration of light.
We talked about physiological changes in death, hospice care and different approaches to life in eastern and western countries.
New Blog post: Death Cafe London – your thoughts requested
Posted by Jon Underwood on Jan. 8, 2015, 2:49 p.m. 16 comments
Summary
This year I’ve been developing plans to set up a real Death Cafe in London. The work so far has convinced me that this venture is both viable and desirable. Death Cafe London is a community venture however, and won’t work without widespread support. When I met him recently, Bernard Crettaz urged caution. We need to make some crucial decisions about whether to proceed or not and so this is a request ...
Practitioners question: Death Cafe logo/templates?
Posted by Narberth Death Cafe on Jan. 8, 2015, 8:37 a.m. 2 comments
Hello All,
We are about to run our first DC in Narberth, West Wales and I am wondering if anyone has a poster or flyer template and/or a logo we could adapt and use please?
If so, please could you contact me at :
Many thanks
Karen ...
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe in Allegan, MI
Posted by Theresa Lynn on Jan. 6, 2015, 9:41 p.m.
It's absolutely frigid outside, yet 18 people attended this Death Cafe at the cozy and inviting Allegan Country Inn. Words participants used to describe tonight's event are insightful, thought-provoking, comfortable, fun, informative, accepting, enlightening and touching. The cheesecake with raspberry sauce and whipped cream was fabulous. A rewarding night for all.
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Indy
Posted by Noirlumen on Jan. 6, 2015, 2:21 p.m.
The sixth and final Death Café Indy of 2014 was held downtown at the Athenaeum and once again, it was validating to see the level of interest locally in this endeavor. Approximately 25 attendees gathered for two hours to discuss wide-ranging aspects of current death practices in America, while enjoying coffee, tea, brownies and cake. There were quite a few first timers at our December Death Café, so word continues to spread! We also have recent attendees who plan to start Death Cafes in Bloomington, Indiana and Muncie, Indiana.
Despite the various backgrounds and motivations for attending, the conversation is always effortless; it seems many of us have ...
Death Cafe write up: Montpelier Death Cafe
Posted by MontpelierDeathCafe on Jan. 6, 2015, 12:37 p.m.
This month we celebrated the one year anniversary of our death cafe!
Link: Rural Doctor Launches Startup to Ease Pain of Dying Patients
Posted by Kathy Miller, LCPC on Jan. 3, 2015, 3:05 p.m. 2 comments
In rural northern California, Dr. Michael Fratkin provides TLPC Tender Loving Palliative Care) in the homes of his dying patients.
Death Cafe write up: Alexandra Park Death Cafe
Posted by Janwil on Dec. 30, 2014, 1:04 p.m.
It was nice that some people from last time came back again, plus some new people.
We looked at talking in small groups and I had prepared some discussion questions to choose from, but the preference was to talk in a large group (there were about ten of us) and this was relaxed and open. There was feeling of relief that death was not a taboo here, and people shared openly their sometimes distressing reasons for attending.
I hope to see some of you again at the next Alexandra Park Death Cafe.
Practitioners question: Payment for Death Cafe facilitators
Posted by Jon Underwood on Dec. 29, 2014, 10:57 p.m. 11 comments
Hi,
I'm sure the holiday season is not the best time for this but I need to raise something :)
Our guide to running your own Death Cafe (http://deathcafe.com/how/) is clear that Death Cafes are not for profit. Organisers can ask for a suggested donation if they ...
Press: Death Cafes Encourage People to Embrace Life
Posted by BuffaloDeathCafe on Dec. 29, 2014, 7:58 a.m.
I am the author of this article and attended several five sessions of the Buffalo Death Cafe. This relflects my experience of the group. It was facilitated by Andre Toth.
Mara Koven-Gelman
See more at: Buffalo News
Death Cafe write up: 18th Death Cafe Hampstead, London, UK
Posted by Josefine Speyer on Dec. 26, 2014, 5:15 p.m.
18th Death Café Hampstead write up,1 December. 2014
by Josefine Speyer
This write up needs some bits adding to complete it. There was no time for this before the Christmas holidays. Josefine
38 booked to attend
32 attended: 3 men and 29 women
(including 6 female facilitators)
Average age:
Average age for Men: 70
Average age for Women: 57
19 feedback forms returned: 16 Women, 3 Men
Average age: 62
Overall, how would you rate this event? 9
(10 = excellent, 1 = poor)
People's experiences of this Death Café:
Really fascinating – and the atmosphere at our table was generous and level. I specially felt our openness ...
Death Cafe write up: 16th Death Cafe Hampstead, London, UK
Posted by Josefine Speyer on Dec. 26, 2014, 5 p.m.
This really was our 17th Death Cafe Hampstead (and not the 16th)!
The stats for this write up are not complete. To be added later. Sorry, the time flew by since holding the Death Café, taken up with other things. Josefine
23 booked to attend this Death Café.
18 attended (including 3 facilitators): 3 men, 15 women
Feedback forms returned: 15 Women, 3 Men
Average age : ?
Average age of women: 55
Average age of men: 65
Overall, how would you rate this event?
(10 = excellent, 1 = poor)
This is how people described their experience of this Death Café:
Illuminating of some feelings I have about my own age ...
New Blog post: Merry Christmas from Death Cafe
Posted by Jon Underwood on Dec. 23, 2014, 10:28 a.m.
Wishing you a fabulous festive season!
Thanks so much for all your support of Death Cafe.
Looking forward to a fascinating 2015 :)