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Death is the opening of a more subtle life.
In the flower, it sets free the perfume;
in the chrysalis, the butterfly;
in man, the soul.
~ Juliette Adam
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Saskatoon
Posted by DeathCafeSaskatoon on May 23, 2014, 12:12 p.m.
We successfully hosted Saskatoon's first Death Cafe! There were 18 participants who joined us at Prairie Sun Brewery for an evening of bringing the conversation of death, dying grief and loss to the forefront.
"Conversation Starters" were provided at each table and all participants shared they were extremely helpful initiating and keeping the conversation going. Most tables chose to turn cards over and then each participant would take turns pulling a card, reading a allowed and then answering as a group. The discussions generated were great.
Penny and I had the opportunity to float around the room and also join in on many of the conversations. The ...
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Madison
Posted by Willy Street: Madison Death Cafe on May 23, 2014, 6:20 a.m.
Ten of us met at A Place to Be on May 22 to share our thoughts, expierences, fears and acceptance of death as a transition in ones's life cycle. It was a positive expierences for all and the Madison Death Cafe is successfully launched.
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe - Sydney
Posted by April Lewis on May 21, 2014, 3:34 a.m.
I attended the April Death Café at Black Toast Annandale. I found it to be a very open and encouraging environment to talk about all things death. I found it interesting to hear what people had to say, and what they wanted to get out of the death cafe experience. A lot of people were interested in the afterlife aspect of death. Many people had deeply personal experiences of death which they shared with us, and were fascinating to hear. A number of us had a fascination with death that goes back a decent amount of time, had near death experiences, or dealt with it in our professional ...
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe in York, PA
Posted by Kellyny on May 19, 2014, 9:15 p.m.
What a brave group of students! We had no idea if this would work but we knew if nothing else we would have each other to talk to and eat cake and drink tea (and coffee)! we had a great turn out with 28 people (13 students from my class). The conversations were lively and it was clear that we need to do more of this. Everyone walked out of the event with a little more than what they walked in with...an openness and an acceptance about death and a desire to help others get there too.
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Sarasota
Posted by Continuity of Life on May 19, 2014, 5:02 p.m.
Our perspectives on the 2nd Death Café
Death Café Sarasota May 17th, 2014 - Radiance of Sarasota
Lori’s Take:
Buzzwords of the day -
ego, home funeral, no fear of death, mediumship, afterlife, in-breath & out-breath, death with dignity, euthanasia, assisted suicide, hemlock society, beautiful death…
Of our glorious 17 individuals, the majority of our group expressed a large understanding of death and the dying process, the idea of the continuity of life, and the belief in the strong possibility of our loved ones still being with us or reachable after their physical departure.
The level of awareness was high and the group was well read and brought vast amounts ...
Practitioners question: Evaluations/Surveys
Posted by Sarah Elizabeth Walter on May 19, 2014, 2:14 p.m. 4 comments
Hello all! I seen several references to surveys used for post Death Cafe evaulation, but I cannot seem to find any official Death Cafe survey/evaluation forms on the site. Any guidance would be appreciated, thanks!
New Blog post: Montpelier Death Cafe
Posted by ellenfein on May 19, 2014, 10:47 a.m.
This was the fourth gathering at the Montpelier Death Café. While many faces in the room are becoming familiar, some are new. Our reasons for gathering are varied, some come because of the recent loss of a loved one, some because they appreciate an open space to talk about death, and some for reasons they cannot put into words.
After a brief round of introductions from those present, the conversation begins with a question: Is ...
Death Cafe write up: Stratford-upon-Avon Death Cafe
Posted by glynis on May 19, 2014, 10:41 a.m.
Another glorious Sunday afternoon, and the opportunity to talk about what really matters. Fascinating topics: dealing with the death of a pet, celebrating their life, the importance of ceremonies, reiki healing, life after death, different belief systems, buddhist ceremonies, soul midwifery, letting your family know what you want, different perspectives on life after a serious accident.
The pros and cons of individual banana and raisin muffins as opposed to chocolate brownies. All very important areas, and a great feeling of community.
Thank you all for coming. Looking forward to June 8th's gathering.
Death Cafe write up: DødsCafe København / Death Cafe Copenhagen
Posted by Ellen Hansen on May 19, 2014, 2:08 a.m.
We held the first DeathCafe in Copenhagen, Denmark – and it was an inspiring event for all participants – and us the two hosts. We were 11 people. There was 14 that have signed up, but 3 of them had to cancel. We had send invitations a month before the cafe per email to people that we knew and thought would be interested.
We had a very short introduction about DeathCafes and our interests in holding them. We were sitting around two tables in the same room. There was a lot to talk about. We shared thoughts and feelings and our focus was a lot of different issues connected to ...
New Blog post: Auburn Death Cafe featured on the News!
Posted by Cindie Wilding on May 18, 2014, 10:51 p.m. 1 comment
Tony Lopez of Channel 13 News, Sacramento CBS affiliate, visited the Death Cafe Auburn this month. We were happy to make the 10:00 news so more people can hear about what we are offering. Tony also put in a plug for Death Cafe Roseville. He interviewed two of our facilitators and a couple of people who attended as well as showing the group during our discussion. Small group conversation was sparked with some prompts ...
The facilitators of the Auburn Death Cafe were so honored to be featured in the Sunday Auburn Journal on April 4th.
See more at: Auburn Journal
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe in South Lake Tahoe, California
Posted by Paula Schneider on May 18, 2014, 6:09 p.m.
Our event drew 10 interested participants who expressed their gratitude for being able to discuss so many interesting end of life topics. Some commented they thought it would be depressing but instead it was uplifting!
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Orlando
Posted by Sarah Elizabeth Walter on May 18, 2014, 7:23 a.m.
Orlando Florida’s first Death Cafe was held on Saturday May 17th. On a rare, beautiful spring-like day when temperatures are usually soaring, eleven people sought each other out to explore various thoughts surrounding their own mortality and discuss that aeons old Lurker, Death. For some Death was a familiar notion, and were well acquainted with it. They shared their stories, their wisdom, their insights. For others, Death was a stranger, a more abstract idea, and around this they expressed their expectations and their fears. Conversation was lively, punctuated by bursts of laughter and quieter chuckles of mirth - as well as, small silences and pauses for reflection. Topics ...