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Death Cafe write up: Shepherdstown WV Death Cafe: Tea, Cake and Conversation
Posted by Tracy Seffers on Feb. 23, 2024, 2:43 p.m. 1 comment
It was another lively gathering in February, fresh off the snowstorms that surprised us!
Discussion centered around how those who are dying - or caring for those who are dying - may find spirituality/religious traditions comforting or distressing, or anywhere along that spectrum.
The Cafe closed with a reading of Lisel Mueller's lovely poem, "Hope":
"It is the singular gift we cannot destroy in ourselves,
the argument that refutes death . . .
all we know of God. . . .
it is in this poem, trying to speak."
Over tea and homemade cake, it was a lovely gathering, with the promise of more good conversation to come.
First Tuesdays at Noon - Shepherdstown Public ...
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe
Posted by elizabeth ellen on Feb. 15, 2024, 8:48 p.m.
DEATH CAFE
DEGRANIS CAFE
16TH NOVEMBER, 2024
WRITE UP
We were a small group of three in a noisy cafe, meeting each other amongst the life of a shopping centre. Thank you for the other two participants and one for travelling hours to attend our cafe.
It was a rich conversation as we transversed a wide variety of themes in death and dying. What is death denial and how is it for me and others? Death as a mystery and how very personal and individual the experience is with our and others expectations. Caring for those close to us and how to navigate those needs. As well as ...
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe: Hatfield MA Council on Aging
Posted by LCHummel on Feb. 15, 2024, 8:30 a.m.
Our second Death Cafe was held on January 29, 2024 and we titled it "The Conversation Continues". We had 11 individuals attend, some individuals from our prior group as well as new attendees. Spirited discussion ensued about "What is a Good Death?", and burial options in our local area, including some newer innovative approaches such as human composting. Participants also shared emotional experinces related to caring for a dying loved one. The group was engaged and supportive to each other and requested that another death cafe be held in the near future.
Death Cafe write up: San Francisco Peninsula Death Cafe
Posted by jimvanbuskirk on Feb. 12, 2024, 9:20 p.m.
This Death Cafe, an exploratory project, was a success. None of the dozen attendees had ever previously attended a Death Cafe. The conversation was wide-ranging, respectful and rewarding. Everyone seemed enthusiastic about continuing the conversation at subsequent cafes.
New Blog post: Insights into Evolving Funeral Preferences: Unveiling Trends from Legal & General
Posted by Writer on Feb. 5, 2024, 4:29 a.m.
Legal and General’s recent survey of 2,000 UK respondents reveals over half of Brits are interested in alternative disposition methods when it comes to funerals, showing a shifting dynamic in end-of-life choices.
- Familiarity with Alternative Methods: When asked about their familiarity with alternative methods of final disposition, a divide emerged, with 53% being familiar and 47% not. Younger respondents were more familiar, with 61% in the 16-24 age group, compared to 47% among ...
Death Cafe write up: 1. Wiener Death Cafe
Posted by JELLA JOST on Feb. 3, 2024, 12:52 p.m.
Eine sehr spannende große Gruppe und dazu auch noch jung. Viel Input von der Expertin und der Filmemacherin. Jede und jeder hatte ausreichend Zeit zum Erzählen oder auch nur Zuhören. Die unterschiedlichen Betrachtungen, Erlebnisse und Schilderungen ergreifen mich jedesmal aufs Neue.
Die NY Cheesecake war sensationell! Thanx Walter!
Death Cafe write up: Tucson Friendly & Fearless Death Cafe
Posted by TucsonFFDeathCafe on Feb. 1, 2024, 4:39 p.m.
A wonderful start to 2024 Tucson Death Cafés!
At our virtual meeting we talked a lot about the big goodbye to our beloved animal companions. I was led to use a tapestry of what I think of as the puppy homegoing that day, and one of our attendees had recently lost her beloved dog. In trying to write about this, I had to give up after a dozen tissues and tears blurred my vision. It’s very common to experience the loss of our animal companions as far harder than that of our human friends. The more we can talk about all of our losses with great ...
New Blog post: A step ahead: How a positive evaluation of one's own death can reduce discrimination more effectively
Posted by melstiller on Jan. 29, 2024, 7:26 a.m.
How can people take more profound actions against discrimination? New research findings could pave the way for equity - beyond the category of gender.
This question was raised by Mel Stiller and Andrés Di Masso from the Department of Social Psychology at the University of Barcelona. The researchers found that a more positive evaluation of one's own mortality was associated with less gender discrimination. Although their results require further research, they start to indicate ...
Death Cafe write up: Newhaven Edinburgh Death Cafe
Posted by LomondBob on Jan. 29, 2024, 3:05 a.m.
14 people attended and chatted in 3 groups. Four had previous experience of Death Cafes and or working with death and dying. Successful event with positive feedback. The Community hub has invited us back for further events.
New Blog post: Death of Bernard Crettaz
Posted by Jools Barsky on Jan. 28, 2024, 4:27 p.m.
Hello Death Cafe community,
Today, I feel a deep need to share something profoundly personal and significant with you all. I have been reflecting on the legacy of Bernard Crettaz, born 29 May 1938, who died on 28 November 2022 aged 84. Bernard, a visionary Swiss sociologist, founded the Café Mortels—a concept that revolutionised how we speak about death and dying.
It was an article in the Independent about Bernard's Café Mortel in ...
Death Cafe write up: City of Roses Death Cafe
Posted by nomenoyou1 on Jan. 27, 2024, 7:33 p.m.
Over carrot cake, vegan choclolate cookies and tea 19 of us discussed a range of topics from how climate change might affect how-when we die, what do you say when talking to a friend who is grieving (listen!), and the widespread misperception that dying makes you a saint (it just isn't so!). We discussed the range of feelings that arise after a loved one dies--not.much different than the range of feelings we had when they were alive. We also talked about green burial options in Oregon and SW Washington.
Our next cafe is February 7 at the Friends Meeting House at 6:30 p.m. For ...
Death Cafe write up: Kirk Bear Canyon Tucson, AZ Death Cafe
Posted by willow on Jan. 24, 2024, 8:30 p.m.
This is my first Death Cafe. We will be discussing any topic related to death. I'll have some tasty pastries and coffee to share with the group. This is not therapy or a support group.
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe in Putney VT
Posted by Denise Glover on Jan. 22, 2024, 11:59 a.m.
Fourteen death curious folks joined us for tea, cookies, and chat about all things dying. There was a mix of people, some new to Death Cafe.
We split into two groups after our intial intro circle, and joined back together for the last half hour.
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Warkworth
Posted by Death Cafe Warkworth on Jan. 21, 2024, 9:09 p.m.
Death Cafe write up: Houston Peace with Death Cafe
Posted by Jasmin McGee on Jan. 18, 2024, 8:26 a.m.
My name is Jasmin McGee... my heart is so full, and I am so humbled that my very first Peace with Death Cafe gathering was a success! PJ's Coffee in Spring Branch, TX was amazing and so hospitable. We were all comfortable and had the back corner all to ourselves. We discussed the Community Agreements. We had coffee and King Cake provided by PJ's Coffee. We shared and held space for one another. We had some serious talks and we laughed. Everyone who attended left smiling and grateful - not realizing how much they needed this time and these conversations. Next month's offering is scheduled and ...