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Death Cafe write up: Carmel Death Cafe in Indiana
Posted by evoci on Dec. 22, 2014, 3:27 p.m.
The gathering was held on the Winter Solstice, Sunday afternoon, Dec 21, 2014. Participants were asked to describe the most enjoyable aspect of the Cafe they responded:
"the openness" "hearing others' thoughts and comments which help me see things differently and listening to everyone, I love the descriptor 'intimate'";"the exchange of ideas and theories"; "sharing - everyone seemed comfortable in participating";"the casual atmosphere";"the sense of community we have with one another";"the sharing of stories";and "the open forum with whole group participation."
A warm and caring sense of community was remarked upon by several people and one person who was attending for the first time ...
Practitioners question: newspaper coverage
Posted by Death cafe in ONTARIO, OR on Dec. 20, 2014, 12:35 p.m. 2 comments
i just wrote up a question and don't know if I sent it before I finished. So I will pose the quetion again. The editor here wants to send a reporter to our first ever death cafe in Ontario OR to "cover the meeting", should I allow that with ...
New Blog post: All I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS INDIFFERENCE
Posted by Kevin Haselhorst on Dec. 19, 2014, 9:34 a.m.
T’is the season to reflect on vitality, seemingly igniting the skies during these darkest days that commence a new era. Vitality equals dignity and is relative to the notion that we matter even when we do not measure up. The most captivating illustration of this is the Charlie Brown Christmas tree. We stand in awe of annual Christmas trees at Rock Center or the Washington Mall, but remember the Charlie Brown Christmas tree as ...
Death Cafe write up: Providence Death Cafe
Posted by Cassandra Tribe on Dec. 18, 2014, 9:15 p.m.
Please, a moment of silence out of respect and appreciation for the service the German Chocolate Cake performed at the Providence Death Cafe tonight. It is the only one of us who did not survive. A magical 13 (sorry Jack, you would be fourteen but I can only count those with three or less legs; and for the little one still cuddled in the womb – not yet) gathered and explored the world of Advanced Care Directives, why and how to spell out what you want (DNR or full code) is important to get into the system now, the reality of conversations about wishes in relationships, and how we ...
Very near my sunset, I bless you, Life
because you never gave me neither unfilled hope
nor unfair work, nor undeserved sorrow.
Because I see at the end of my rough way
that I was the architect of my own destiny ...
Death Cafe write up: Highcliffe Death Cafe
Posted by Lis Horwich on Dec. 17, 2014, 4:01 p.m.
Last Highcliffe Death Café was held today for 2014, which also saw the start of our café this summer, now with an evening café too.
Today we talked about learning how to grieve, how we would find it the possible best way to deal with a most difficult situation. Most of us have not had an opportunity to grieve how we have hoped for. It took some of us several years after the death of a loved one to actually realise grieving was necessary. We were told not to cry, not to be angry, not to give a loved one a certain burial, which we have hoped for ...
Practitioners question: Death Cafe in Mexico City
Posted by Luisa Ruiz on Dec. 16, 2014, 10:42 p.m. 7 comments
Hello,
My name is Luisa Ruiz and I am interested in starting a Death Cafe in Mexico City.
I've read everything in the website and I really like the idea.
I will start looking for a venue and in the next few days I will upload my profile.
A ...
Death Cafe write up: Invito a partecipare al Death Cafe, conversazione aperta sulla morte e sul morire
Posted by Elisabetta Lucchi on Dec. 16, 2014, 6:15 a.m.
The fifteenth Death Café’ Verona was held in Parma on the 30th October this year on the occasion of the eighth edition of the event entitled “Il rumore del lutto” (“The sound of bereavement”). The aim of this event is to provide space for reflections on life and death.
I would like to thank Maria Angela Gelati for offering us the opportunity to take part, Camilla Sarzi for the photos and ON/OFF who made us welcome in their splendid area.
In answers to the question “Which three words come to mind when you hear the word death?” included: rest (and rest in peace is the phrase ...
Practitioners question: Death Cafe wanted in North Texas
Posted by Jon Underwood on Dec. 15, 2014, 11:50 p.m. 6 comments
"Hi, I just found out about this concept--the Death Cafes--and I see thelistings online--all over the world, but not one near me--in the Dallas, Texas area. I would like to attend, but don't have the energy to start one up. I wonder if there are any other interested in ...
New Blog post: Burlington Vermont Death Cafe
Posted by Dominic776 on Dec. 14, 2014, 5:27 p.m. 1 comment
The Burlington Vermont Death Cafe will not meet in the month of December. We will meet again in January.Details of the January meeting will be posted at the start of the New Year.
Thanks to all who have supported us, and Happy Holidays to all.
Dom & Nick
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Winchester, VA
Posted by Mary Jane Lee on Dec. 14, 2014, 1:26 p.m.
The first Death Cafe in Winchester, VA was held December 7, 2014 at Steamy's Cafe. The 17 people who attended created an interesting and dynamic dialogue that included ideas that death is like birth, curiosities of dying and death in other cultures, personal experience in families, and assisted suicide in terminal illness.
The possibilty of life after death, nirvana, and the presence of spirits after a loved one's death were also shared with great enthusiasm and hope.
Everyone present was enthusiastic about the Death Cafe and look forward to the next one on January 4. 2015.
Video: Interview with Bernard Crettaz
Posted by Jon Underwood on Dec. 11, 2014, 1:06 a.m. 2 comments
Death Cafe write up: Highcliffe Death Cafe
Posted by Lis Horwich on Dec. 9, 2014, 9:50 a.m.
Highcliffe Death Café had an evening meeting last night; some very personal views had a chance to be aired. One member was an orphan already at the age of 32, but contended with some wonderful memories from the life she had had with her parents. Today she naturally remembers lessons both parents had taught her about life and how to relate to other people. We also mentioned strong intuitions some family members have about coming death in the family, often these are strong in 2-3 generations. Some young children see a passed relative in the room and how do we deal with that. Seeking contact via a medium ...
Death Cafe write up: Ann Arbor Death Cafe 2nd Birthday
Posted by Merilynne Rush on Dec. 8, 2014, 9:21 p.m.
Death Cafe write up: Arkansas' First Death Cafe
Posted by tkparrish56 on Dec. 7, 2014, 10:35 a.m. 3 comments
The very first Death Cafe in Arkansas was a great success! Twenty people gathered at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Fayetteville on Wednesday, December 1 at 7:00 PM. We served cake, coffee and tea. Enthusiasm was very high and folks had a lot to share. We stayed together for the entire cafe, as this was our first meeting. The group decided to continue meeting monthly, but to break into smaller groups to facilitate deeper sharing. Three attendees agreed to sign up and host the upcoming cafes.