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Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Philadelphia and Greater Philadelphia
Posted by Rachel Zeldin on Oct. 3, 2013, 2:09 p.m.
Funerals360 proudly supported the first Death Cafe Philadelphia Monday night at Saxbys UPenn. Over 30 people attended this "macabre Meetup" to join in some lively discussion about life's heavier topic over coffee, tea, and cake.
Attendees from all backgrounds participated, ranging from a physicist to hospice nurses. A med student to the "regular" at the coffee shop. Men and women old and young joined in to story tell, reminisce, talk about one's own fears of death, and discuss their bucket lists.
The event received some initial press from WHYY, which quickly ...
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Philadelphia
Posted by Death cafe Philadelphia on Oct. 2, 2013, 4:55 p.m. 1 comment
Death Cafe Philadelphia, a.k.a. Live <3 Laugh, was honored to host it's second event on September 14, 2013. The very first Death Café Philadelphia was held on July 13, 2013. There was an overwhelming request by participants who attended the first death Café Philadelphia to have another event at the same location. Death Café Philadelphia gave birth to a second event because of popular demand. We had 22 participants at our event, each showed up with their own individual reasons for being there. All participants were shown honor, reverence and love from the moment they walk through the door. The respect and love felt in ...
Art: Sometimes we need a wake-up call like death...
Posted by Jools Barsky on Sept. 30, 2013, 3:34 a.m.
Grim:-( #nuffsaid LL pic.twitter.com/DPtGld6pv5
This book was written by hospice nurses, Maggie Callanan and Patricia Kelley. In my mind, this is the book that Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, a member of my dream team and mentor, would have loved to have written. It is interesting and informative--a must-read for all hospice professionals and for lay persons ...
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe of Westchester County N.Y.
Posted by wisewidow on Sept. 27, 2013, 6:39 a.m.
Six of us joined together at Panera Bread in White Plains, NY for interesting conversations around death and life.
We were joined by a journalist from The Journal News, the daily paper for Rockland and Westchester Counties. After the write up, I received two inquiries from adjoining county residents wanting to start a Death Café in their community. We are growing! Here's the link to the article http://lohud.us/18lavQW
OUr next Death Café will be on Thursday, October 17th at 6pm at the Panera Bread in White Plains. Bring a friend!
Press: Death Cafes: How Tea & Cake Can Help Us Understand the Ultimate End
Posted by Erica Stratton on Sept. 26, 2013, 1:11 p.m.
I wrote an in-depth piece for the Airship blog on the possible future of Death Cafes.
See more at: The Airship
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe at Cafe Rouge in Hampstead, London
Posted by Josefine Speyer on Sept. 26, 2013, 2:02 a.m.
Report on the Death Café at Café Rouge, Hampstead, London, on 29 July 2013 by Josefine Speyer
The July Death Cafe at Café Rouge in Hampstead was a success. For the first time it was fully booked a week in advance, in fact I had over booked it, allowing for several cancellations on the day.
Thank you to Liz Wong (Death Doula), David Spofforth (Interfaith Minister) and Celia Urbach (Psychotherapist) who agreed to help me facilitate – each of us to a table - which ensured that everyone had a chance to speak. Feedback in June suggested that this would help.
As the host, I welcomed everybody and set the ...
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe - Millerton NY
Posted by Death Cafe - Millerton, NY on Sept. 22, 2013, 9:47 p.m.
Death Cafe Millerton, NY
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Another great turn out for our September Death Cafe, this time held at Irving Farm Coffee House. There were several returnees from our first Death Cafe and we were delighted to see them back. This time mostly women, ages ranging from 40's to 80's from all walks of life, mostly from the surrounding area towns. 15 in total all very interested and interesting people.
Upon arrival our guests chose a table and place to sit, they put on name tags and filled out the sign in sheets. At 6:40 Suzanne took a few moments to make introductions ...
Press: Austin Death Cafe featured in the Austin Chronicle
Posted by Death Café Austin on Sept. 20, 2013, 12:53 p.m.
See more at: Austin Chronicle
Link: My talk on ”Your grief beliefs – freeing you from the myths that will keep you stuck in pain”
Posted by Kristie West on Sept. 18, 2013, 11:44 p.m.
I was honoured to have been asked to speak at the Good Funeral Awards again this year.
I spoke about the one thing that determines whether we are able to heal from our pain and love and remember those in our lives who have died easily...or stay in pain ...
I could not think of a better place to ask a question I have been asking people in all walks of life than death cafe. The question is the following:
What is the purpose of life?
After reflecting on that question and the reflection yields a response I would welcom your response be sent to soshanta@yahoo.com
Thank you very much
Richard
New Blog post: White mice, Nazis, Elephants and my Mum
Posted by Nigel George on Sept. 17, 2013, 6:34 a.m. 1 comment
As I tucked in to my BLT, minus the lettuce, who has lettuce for breakfast? I reflected I'd driven 500 miles in the last few days visiting Birmingham, Norwich and Peterborough.
Birmingham to see my mum Maureen. 84 years of age and still a natural blond! She looks damn good for it. Spread across her dining table a 1000 piece jigsaw. Something I would only attempt with the aid of a pair of scissors ...
Press: Death As A Conversation Started
Posted by Death Cafe Baltimore with Valerie & Monica. on Sept. 16, 2013, 10:06 p.m.
Thanks to Jeanne Dennis, Senior vice president, VNSNY Hospice Care for exploring the Death Cafe Movement.
See more at: Huffington Post
Press: Lively Discussion Dominates Death
Posted by Death Cafe Baltimore with Valerie & Monica. on Sept. 16, 2013, 10:01 p.m.
Thanks to Lizzy Miles for guiding us through the press attention here is a wonderful article by seasoned writer Larry Perl who attended the first Death Cafe Baltimore with his lovely wife.
See more at: The Baltimore Sun