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Death Cafe write up: Dunstable Death Cafe
Posted by DunstableLibrary on Sept. 27, 2022, 9 a.m.
We had a small group of 3, with some very interesting conversations about local burials, especially environmentally friendly ones that are local as well. Some great insights from attendees.
With Kim and Angela
March 2, 2026, 6.00 p.m. - 7.30 p.m. (Mountain)
Death Cafe write up: Las Vegas Death Cafe (online) PDT
Posted by Chris Ruggiero on Sept. 6, 2022, 10:36 a.m. 2 comments
As this was my first Death Cafe, it couldn't have gone any better. Only one person (and myself) showed up. This worked out wonderful as she is an old friend whom I have always admired so the conversation flowed beautifully. Her dog had recently died and she was grieiving. We were both happy with how it went. She said she'll come to the next one as "it's something we should all be talking ablout."
As for me, I agree with my friend. I also have much to learn.
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe in Annascaul
Posted by AnnascaulCafe on Aug. 30, 2022, 11:42 a.m.
We held an informal death cafe on Aug 26th where 7 people attended. We discussed issues relating to undertakers, palitive care professionals, Avoiding Death and not turning from all that's dying. We spoke about facing it and mourning it. Grieve it. Let it blow your heart open. This is the doorway to a new world.
We will continue to look at new ideas of death and how other are thinking about this subject . What new things can each of us learn and discover
Death Cafe write up: Dunstable Death Cafe
Posted by DunstableLibrary on Aug. 19, 2022, 3:16 a.m.
A lovely group of 7 people (including two facilitators) - we had a great time talking about various topics such as supporting a dying friend, how other people support us during bereavement, pet loss and pet therapy at the end of life. We also touched on how social media distorts our perception of death i.e. teenage suicides, or famous deaths being almost glamourized.
Overall a very insightful conversation with positive feedback from the attendees.
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Clifton Hill
Posted by Carmel OBeirne on Aug. 6, 2022, 3:57 a.m.
We gathered in Clifton Hill today to mark Dying to Know Day 2022. Nine of us shared our thoughts and listened to each other speak from the heart about all things End of Life and Death.
Grieving our loved humans and pets was a common theme today ...Stories about the challenges and the beauty in being with the dying. Staying grounded and open while the emotions of others around you are roller coasting.
A huge takeaway for me was the understanding of how life is made up of many deaths ..as we experience the cycles of life and move through the decades we grieve losses and embrace new ...
New Blog post: Questions I Asked Myself
Posted by Billy Dean on Aug. 4, 2022, 3:34 p.m.
Who gets everything you own when you die? My wife.
How will your wife survive after you’re dead? Her memories, her friends, her investments and her part-time job.
How will you manage your suffering when you are dying? My wife's bedside comfort and perhaps a dose or two of morphine.
What happens to your body when you’re dead? Cremation => Ashes => Fireplace Mantle
What happens to your mind when your brain dies? Into ...
Death Cafe write up: Online Death Cafe Tunbridge Wells BST
Posted by carmeldunmall on Aug. 4, 2022, 3:32 p.m.
14 of us joined in a discssion on the silence around talking about death. It was a varied conversation tonight, very tender in parts.
Thank you to all who attended.
New Blog post: Book Recommendations?
Posted by Chloe on Aug. 2, 2022, 6:32 p.m.
Hello! I am new here, with the suggestion from my therapist.
I am often consumed with intrusive thoughts about family members/friends dying, and often fear my own death. These are my thoughts 24/7 and totally consume me. No words can describe how it makes me feel - and will spare you the full detail of the constant intrusive thoughts.
Does anyone have any book recommendations regarding this? Self help books or even fictional books ...
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Whangarei
Posted by Jo Moselen on July 31, 2022, 5:16 p.m.
Another succesful Death Cafe of 11 people in total. Feedback was postive and people are definitely get something out of attending. Discussions ranged from personal stories of death of a loved one, near death experiences and what happens after death, Hospice and suports available to the dying and their families.
Thank you everyone for coming.
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Whangarei
Posted by Jo Moselen on July 31, 2022, 5:11 p.m.
After not having had a Death Cafe for over a year it was great to meet again. There were 18 (including the two facilitators), all of us women, regulars and new comers. The lively and engaging discussion included, end of life choice, what do you do when someone dies, unexpected death and post mortems, what makes a good or bad death. The feed back was unanimously positive about the event, the negatives were about noise and difficulty hearing for some. We tried a new venue and as with all past venues the noise (cafe's are noisey) is the one negative. This venue fully supported and encouraged Death ...
Death Cafe write up: Dunstable Death Cafe Launch
Posted by DunstableLibrary on July 22, 2022, 8:30 a.m.
The first Death Cafe session in Dunstable went much better than expected. There were a couple of reservations in advance but after we started we had gotten to a nice group of 9 (including the facilitator).
The topics we discussed were funeral rites in different cultures and religions, we touched upon the topic of cremation vs. burial, as well as what does it mean to respect the wishes of the dead when planning a funeral.
Overall it was a rich discussion and everyone's feedback was overwhelmingly positive. It is a relief as we have been planning on having the meetings on a monthly basis but were not ...
Death Cafe write up: (Sequoias First) Death Cafe
Posted by FriarTuck1 on June 28, 2022, 1:36 p.m.
We had 16 people total (counting the two of us as facilitators) and had a lively discussion of experiences, hopes, fears, and thoughts about death and dying. The post-event evaluations were unanimously positive and at the end of the session, the group wanted to meet again with the same people. We told them that there was a wait-list of people in the building who wanted to attend and who would get first crack at the next one in about a month. But again, feedback was overwhelmingly positive and folks were quite appreciative of the chance to talk in a safe place.
Death Cafe write up: Online Death Cafe, Albany, CA PDT
Posted by merav on June 28, 2022, 1:32 p.m.
Lori and Jim hosted this June Death Cafe.Past feedback requested we remain in one room instead of Breakout room We welcomed 3 regualr attendees and 3 new. We are west coast, east coast, and mid west.
Topics on the minds and in the hearts for discussion: end of life planning, grief, and caring for another at end of life.
Appreciation for a space to listen and be heard, validation of "I am not alone" The next Scheduled Death Cafe Albany, CA PDT is July 24th.
Death Cafe write up: St Albans Death Cafe
Posted by KRay on June 27, 2022, 8:37 a.m.
A lovely group of people of different ages and backgrouds came to this Death Cafe in St Albans. These are some of their comments on the evaluation form; 'very useful and interesting forum', 'Lovely to talk openly with other people about death', Really enriching experience - it opened my eyes to other peoples views', 'It made me think about writing a will'.