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Death Cafe write up: Denver Death Cafe February
Posted by Anita Larson on March 3, 2014, 4:15 p.m. 2 comments
Denver Death Café Summary
February 23, 2014
A beautiful sunny day in Denver as people gathered together at the historic Fairmount Mortuary for the monthly Denver Death Café. Kevin Torres and Neha Sheth from Channel 9News were there to film and interview those who agreed to be on air for an upcoming Storyteller’s segment. Many thanks to Michael Long with Fairmount for hosting the event and providing refreshments. Michael announced that the next time Fairmount hosts in April they will be offering Historic Cemetery Tours after the Death Café. I post updates and announcements regularly on our Facebook page so like us at www.facebook.com/denverdeathcafe ...
Hi all, I am new here. I have been so intrigued and excited by the Death Cafe movement. I've been involved in work with folks who are aging and with death and dying for 12 years now. I'm planning a Death Cafe here in Marin County north of ...
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe a Montreal - Cafe Mortel
Posted by Kit Racette on March 1, 2014, 12:31 p.m.
Practitioners question: Death Cafe Prep Materials
Posted by Jonathan Stein on March 1, 2014, 11:31 a.m. 1 comment
Hi All.
I'm planning to offer a Death Cafe in April and am beginning to prepare.
Does anyone have already-prepared flyers or press releases that you would be willing to let others use?
Any other materials that people have found helpful in their own planning would be appreciated.
Thank ...
Death Cafe write up: Pendle Death Cafe
Posted by SallyP on Feb. 28, 2014, 8:52 a.m.
Our third cafe was the best attended yet, with sixteen people - not bad for a small market town venue.
We even attracted coverage of Radio Lancashire with several attendees being interviewed by Joe Wilson. Thier views on the importance of Death Cafes could be heard on his Sunday morning "Faith" programme - and you can still listen to it on BBC iplayer.
As usual we had a fascinating mix of people of all ages and from all walks of life.
Those who didn't know what to expect said how much they'd enjoyed the evening and that they'd bring a friend to the next event!
So why ...
New Blog post: On Becoming a Certified Death Midwife
Posted by Sherry Gilles on Feb. 27, 2014, 1:34 a.m. 19 comments
I attended Death Midwife Certification Intensive training in Bannockburn, IL with Earth Traditions, a Pagan community for People of the Earth. Training was completed on 10/13/13. I am now a Certified Death Midwife.
Training is centered around supporting the provision of dignified and sacred end of life care to loved ones before, at and after the moment of death. The skills are not medical in nature but spiritual, traditional, hands-on and loving as ...
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe in Fairfield, Iowa
Posted by Thresholdingjennifer on Feb. 24, 2014, 7:59 a.m.
Our first Death Cafe in Fairfield, Iowa was a great success. We had 32 people divided in two groups. The cozy setting of a classy coffee shop made for a wonderful afternoon of sharing, stories, laughter, tears and loving kindness. The response was overwhelmingly positive and as we had a 'wait list', we are planning our next Death Cafe in a month. The format really supported the ease and effectiveness of this event!
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe - Northumberland, Canada
Posted by Northumberland on Feb. 23, 2014, 4:45 p.m.
Our first Death Cafe event, even with the winter storm, was well attended.
Our first event took place in Warkworth Ontario with an attendance of 27 people. There were 23 women and 4 men. The age range was predominately between 65-74, followed by the range of 55-64. We allowed a half hour for everyone to get settled with their tea and treats before we started our meeting.
Introducing what a death cafe was and where it all began was a good beginning. The venue we had arranged, allowed for wonderful conversations to unfold. Warm fireplace and individual tables created an intimate, but open atmosphere. Participants felt safe.
Everyone ...
Hello!
Same question as someone posted a few days ago - may I go ahead and hold a Death Cafe? I have attended one before, in Oxford, as part of the Dying Matters Awareness Week, and have worked a Celebrant for two years.
I would like to hold one here in ...
Death Cafe write up: Lawrence "Death Cafe"
Posted by CW on Feb. 23, 2014, 9:26 a.m.
The first Lawrence Death Cafe was a colossal success! The success is due 100% to attendees! Intriguing, profound, illuminating conversations whizzing by so fast the time disappeared. A huge thanks to Mari, Bar, JoAnn, KC and everyone for a thought provoking, exciting afternoon and treats fit for kings and queens. Posted on Facebook: Went far beyond my expectations for intrigue, education, mystery, profound contributions, spellbound interest, each person sharing with dignity and respect!
from host: Constance
I met with others for the first Lawrence Death Cafe and it was brilliant! I feel quite inspired to do more reading on the topics we discussed. I especially enjoyed the diversity ...
Press: Death Café Even the most somber subject does not preclude laughter. Death and humor coexist.
Posted by Anita Larson on Feb. 21, 2014, 2:41 p.m. 1 comment
Written by Andrea Jacobs, Senior Writer with the Intermountain Jewish News. Appeared on the front page today!
See more at: Intermountain Jewish News
Death Cafe write up: Louisville's 1st Death Cafe
Posted by Justin Magnuson on Feb. 20, 2014, 8:17 p.m.
Louisville's first Death Cafe went off without a hitch! It was a small, invitation only, group, but the conversation moved easily over a myriad of topics in the 90 minute session.
Although much of the discussion revolved around the perception that the medical field has played a large role in our cultural disconnect from death there was still several personal themes and stories that emerged. I had some trepidation about moderating potential conflict or establishing boundaries, but overall the time passed very quickly and everyone in attendance participated.
When it was time to close several people stayed and talked, closing ideas and offering topics for "next time ...
New Blog post: Taking Death Out of the Closet
Posted by Cynthia Sumner on Feb. 20, 2014, 7:41 p.m. 1 comment
Isn’t it about time we opened the door to one of the last taboo topics? These days we can openly discuss everything else. Our sexual exploits, children’s toilet training and family secrets are all fair game for talk shows and dinner conversation. So what’s up with our resistance to talking about death? I mean, every BODY does it.
Somewhere, once upon a time in our cultural training, the subject of death became ...
Death Cafe write up: Belfast Death Cafe
Posted by nancy on Feb. 20, 2014, 12:53 p.m.
At our last Death Cafe we had a participant who shared his Near Death Experiences, someone shared the experience of accompanying their parent through the process of dying and the postive feelings they both recieved from it, we discussed cremation vs alkaline hydrolysis, green cemetaries, having a "Death" file for family and friends to access after you die, etc.
We enjoyed tea and cookies while we visited and welcome anyone who would like to join us.