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Death Cafe write up: The Guild Death Cafe
Posted by FrancesUnderhill on June 14, 2024, 3:23 a.m.
Thank you to those that came along we had an interesting morning talking about how importnat it is to talk about death and dying and think about putting plans in place for a good death.
Thanks to everyone that popped by, we'll be at the United Reformed Church in Wilmslow next time.
Death Cafe write up: Nantwich Death Cafe
Posted by FrancesUnderhill on June 14, 2024, 3:21 a.m.
Wow! Thank you to everyone that attended, there were no less than 16 people on the evening. What a great evening we had hearing young peoples views on death and dying. We also talked about donating your body to science and what happens beyond death. There were some inspiring gentlemen that also talked about their experiences of death and expectations they felt they needed to uphold.
Thanks for a brilliant evening and we'll see you next time.
Death Cafe write up: Nantwich Death Cafe
Posted by FrancesUnderhill on June 14, 2024, 3:17 a.m.
Wow we had 12 attendees and what a night of talking about alternative funerals and what choices people would like for their own funeral. We had wonderful insight from a couples perspectives and from those living alone. Thank you to everyone for coming along..
See you all next time.
Death Cafe: Whitehall PA Death Cafe at The Library
Posted by CaroleCatDoula on June 13, 2024, 10:12 p.m.
With Carole Silvoy
April 20, 2026, 6.30 p.m. - 7.30 p.m. (EDT )
This group will meet on the third Monday of the month at 6:30.
Death Cafe write up: Let's Talk Death Cafe Shell Lake, WI
Posted by Maureen Skuban on June 9, 2024, 3:12 p.m.
On May 30th, not sure of what to expect, ten brave participants gathered for Shell Lake's first Death Café. Most had never heard of a Death Café until reading about the local library's latest offering. Participants showed up out of curiosity as well as hopes to engage in conversations they've been unable to have with their loved ones. A community was quickly created as they found themselves in a safe place, and they could realize their desire to share their unspoken observations relating to death and dying and listen to the thoughts of others. Swedish death cleaning, letting go, and the phenomenon of becoming an ...
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Melbourne Northside
Posted by Carmel OBeirne on June 6, 2024, 2:22 a.m. 1 comment
At our last Death Cafe we were honoured to have a creative and passionate film maker attend and film the event for her up coming documentary ...A Story of Endings.
All attendees were comfortable with the filming and understood how important it is for our communities to have conversations around death and dying .
We had deep and vulnerable conversations and really connected as a group.
We intend to gather again to delve further into conversation about death and in doing so open ourselves to living life in a more connected and curious way.
Thanks to all who attended with open hearts and vulnerability .
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe North Canterbury: Rangiora
Posted by Death Cafe North Canterbury, Aotearoa New Zealand on June 1, 2024, 4:54 a.m.
It was a cold day today and Rangiora’s meeting room is such a great venue for Death Café. We had a small group today, just four of us, all women – and one returning attendee and her friend, awesome, I love the country grapevine!
We were quite explorative and thoughtful today – one of us talked about living in a close Māori community for 10 years and how well the tangihanga gives grief time, space, a process, and a community.
I mentioned too that I had been to the Grief Centre’s ‘Let’s talk about Grief’ conference in Auckland on Friday, we explored the theme and complexities of ...
Death Cafe write up: Benton Harbor MI Death Cafe
Posted by Bre Pickering on May 31, 2024, 1:34 p.m.
Thank you to my new friend, Rabbi W, for attending my Death Cafe. We had a deep, meaningful conversation about how religion should be honored at the time of death, and how, as a Death Doula, I can assist with that. It was amazing to hear his insight and point of view and to learn from him.
Death Cafe write up: Manly NSW Death Cafe
Posted by mknight on May 26, 2024, 3 a.m. 1 comment
Our May Death Café was an intimate affair which took place in our regular cosy nook in the Creative Library. Sitting in our usual assortment of chairs, our conversation and presence was overseen by an exhibition of photographs lining the walls, of long-dead Anzacs, locals who served in World War 1.
As usual the time flew by with free-flowing discussion moving along at a rapid pace. Topics ranged from death and the afterlife, terminal lucidity, transcendental phenomena and such things as UAP (Unidentified Arial Phenomena). And as always, I was struck by the generosity of spirit, openness, and willingness of attendees to share very personal thoughts, feelings and ...
Death Cafe write up: Myrtle Beach Death Cafe
Posted by BLLLINK on May 21, 2024, 6:07 a.m.
Myrtle Beach hosted its inaugural Death Cafe at Old Town Crepes last night (Monday, May 20, 2024), drawing an intimate group of eight attendees. The evening was marked by lively and enriching conversations as participants delved into personal experiences and thought-provoking questions about life, death and dying.
From the very beginning, the group’s engagement was evident, with no awkward pauses or lulls in discussion. Despite being strangers at the start, the attendees quickly bonded, exchanging nods, smiles, and even hugs by the end of the night.
The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, thanks in part to the delicious homemade cake, cookies, and beverages generously provided by Tanya ...
Death Cafe write up: Niagara Falls Public Library Death Cafe
Posted by maddo68 on May 20, 2024, 12:25 p.m.
Come and have rousing conversation on death, dying and all the things surrounding this taboo subject. No judgment, no agenda and no charge. Please come on time as interrupting the conversation can be sensitive. Keep in mind this is not a grief support group.
Death Cafe write up: Huntly Death Cafe
Posted by Grampian_Death_Cafe on May 16, 2024, 9:47 a.m.
May's meeting was a lively and spirited discussion as we welcomed three new visitors. We chatted about the need for Death Cafe, our thoughts on life after death, legal means of 'body disposal' and myriad other things. Everyone found it interesting and informative. I hope you will, too!
Death Cafe write up: North Denver Death Cafe
Posted by Marti Steger on May 14, 2024, 1:55 p.m.
3 participants for this event. Topics included aging parents and the death of parents. Caregiving and funeral options. Overall it was a thoughtful and truthful conversation.
Death Cafe write up: North Denver Death Cafe
Posted by Marti Steger on May 14, 2024, 1:53 p.m.
We had 2 folks attend our first cafe. The conversation centered around loss of family members and the impact that had on the participants. It was a thoughtful conversation. One participant is a high school student and was eager to engage with the topic.