Latest Death Cafe News
Press: Talking about the end at increasingly popular Death Cafes
Posted by JoanH on Nov. 20, 2013, 8:53 a.m.
Journalist Rose Egge of Seattle KomoNews.com provides a regional view of the trend for Death Cafe from Seattle WA to Portland OR, USA.
See more at: KomoNews.com
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe in Allegan, Michigan
Posted by Theresa Lynn on Nov. 20, 2013, 8:22 a.m.
This was our first Death Cafe, and an amazing 27 people attended. We met as a large group for an explanation of the evening and a short history of Death Cafe. Then we divided into 4 small groups. Questions were provided on slips of paper in fishbowls that groups could use as conversation starters. Some groups used them; one didn't need them. Evaluations were extremely positive, and many asked when we would hold the next one. Fabulous food was brought in by Wings of Hope Hospice staff and volunteers. All in all, a highly successful first experience!
Death Cafe write up: Friendly & Fearless Tucson Death Cafe
Posted by tucsondeathcafe on Nov. 18, 2013, 11:25 p.m. 1 comment
Tucson Death Cafe #13 was held Nov 5th at Monterey Court Café and Galleries. This evening a participant and local Elder Circles leader Del Jones told us about an upcoming PBS documentary (the Huffington Post calls a "must see") and a free public discussion forum, all in support of "the conversation" about communicating end-of-life wishes. Then she led some discussion. She addressed the larger group (16 people) first and then we split into smaller groups for discussion outside or inside. Del posed questions for us to consider, like: What do you want at the end of your life? Have you spoken about it to relevant loved ones, friends ...
Press: Article about Death Cafe in the Japanese press
Posted by Jon Underwood on Nov. 18, 2013, 12:55 p.m. 3 comments
The conversation is moving eastwards!
See more at: greenzjp
Link: Dying in chains: why do we treat sick prisoners like this?
Posted by Jon Underwood on Nov. 17, 2013, 11:38 a.m. 1 comment
Shocking article about mistreatment of dying UK prisoners, in handcuffs as they die.
Photo shows Michael Tyrrell photographed by his daughter the day before he died: 'How much of a security risk could a terminally ill, 65-year-old man pose? Was it necessary to have him chained up in a way ...
See more at: The Guardian
Death Cafe write up: Columbus Death Cafe
Posted by Columbus Death Cafe/Lizzy Miles on Nov. 16, 2013, 2:43 p.m.
On November 14th, the Columbus Death Café met at the Lavash Café in Clintonville. The 14 participants were a diverse group with a wide range in ages (20’s to 60’s), backgrounds, and spiritual beliefs with a few describing themselves as atheists and agnostic, setting the tone for a thought-provoking night.
The dialogue was sometimes funny, often touching. One person read an excerpt from the popular book “Stiff” leading to a discussion about dark humor, grief and coping skills. Others discussed buckets lists, loss of pets, and an emerging trend of celebrating someone’s life before they die rather than after, at the funeral. A social ...
Resource: Knocking on Heaven's Door: The Path to a Better Way of Death by Katy Butler
Posted by Paula Schneider on Nov. 16, 2013, 1:31 p.m. 3 comments
On Nov. 9, I facilitated a death cafe and one of the attendees highly recommended this book. Two days later, I heard an interview on NPR with the author, Katy Butler. Her words about the way we die (especially in America) were so pertinent and appropriate to today's world ...
Practitioners question: Death Cafe Milton Keynes
Posted by Jennifer Hacker on Nov. 16, 2013, 9:49 a.m. 3 comments
Hello!
I am pleased to announce that the Death Cafe is coming to Milton Keynes!
I have been offered a free venue after Xmas, so once the date is confirmed I will post 'properly'
Wish me luck!
Jen Hacker
New Blog post: Why now?
Posted by Jon Underwood on Nov. 15, 2013, 5:12 p.m. 9 comments
Lizzy Miles recently said to me that 2013 was the year that the death conversation went mainstream. I guess time will tell but, as the Atlantic said, death does seem to be having a moment.
Death Cafe seems to have arrived at precisely the time loads of people wanted to talk about death. And there is currently a profusion of exciting and vibrant work around death. It's really wonderful to be involved.
Maybe this ...
Press: Mortality and hot chocolate on tap at Death Cafe
Posted by emillard09 on Nov. 14, 2013, 4:55 p.m.
Article about the new Cafe that's just been launched in Anchorage, Alaska by Kris Green and Donna Stephens.
See more at: Anchorage Daily News
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Midland
Posted by JSmall on Nov. 14, 2013, 3:39 p.m.
We had a terrific response to our Death Café meeting! It was a full house with some people left on the waiting list. There was a wide age spectrum of participants at varying levels of socioeconomic status. Everyone was respectful of others’ thoughts and ideas. Common fears were shared about the practical aspects of dying such as preparing living wills and preplanning funeral arrangements, as well as desires for end of life care. Views on reincarnation and euthanasia were discussed along with questions about how to leave our legacy to those left behind. Participants left wanting to know when we could do this again!