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Death Cafe write up: Monmouth County Death Cafe
Posted by Beth Almerini on March 22, 2023, 5:04 p.m.
It was good to see old members and new ones after our long hiatus. As usual, we shared interesting conversation with many points of view. Looking forward to continuing!
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe-Easton
Posted by janmcginleydoula73 on March 22, 2023, 3:57 p.m.
A record crowd today at Death Cafe- Easton. We talked about several topics including The Death with Dignity legislation, our thoughts on death being a human experience as opposed to a medical experience etc... we all enjoyed the first meeting at our permanent home: The Art Studio of Dr Bonnie Winfield. See you next month!
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Halifax Online AST
Posted by Death Cafe Halifax Nova Scotia on March 22, 2023, 9:03 a.m.
The group that gathered online, including “regulars” and some first-timers, had a range of interests including logistics associated with natural burial, one’s agency as it relates to end-of-life decision making, the balance of medicine and a person’s wishes, “being” there for others, and communicating with someone recently diagnosed with breast cancer who has chosen no surgery or radiation
· Numerous people shared experiences related to talking with people who had been diagnosed with cancer – not everyone around the person may agree with their treatment choices (or non-treatment choices). Common views revolved around respecting and trusting their wishes, walking the walk with them, and being present for them ...
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe North Canterbury NZ
Posted by Death Cafe North Canterbury, Aotearoa New Zealand on March 12, 2023, 6:15 p.m.
We had our very first Death Cafe in North Canterbury recently, in Kaiapoi. Despite torrential rain, cold and the fact I dropped the pear cake...it was great!
We had two attendees and two facilitators, talked non stop about our beliefs, our experiences and societal perspectives.
Onwards and upwards, Rangiora next time,
Stay well and keep talking n hugging, Liz :)
With Sarah and Diane
June 26, 2026, 7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. (greenwich mean time )
Group led by whatever fears, hopes, dreams, ideas, and humour we bring to the table!
New Blog post: Toxic Stress 15x Higher Suicide Rates /Child of a Violent Alcoholic
Posted by PSiloveyou on March 6, 2023, 2:08 a.m.
I am not here to state whether someone's opinions on Dying are right or wrong? If spiritually death is peace to the soul who else is to judge but oneself. Only you know if you can make it through life much longer. How many secrets do you hold?
If I revealed to you my face you would never know the mental pain and agony I have struggled with since a child. At 10 I ...
New Blog post: Is Death the end?
Posted by EOPL on March 1, 2023, 1:32 p.m.
Is death the end of our life’s journey? Most people would say ‘Yes, it is.’ This is because death as the end is the reality we see in our world, or our realm. No one knows whether after death, there’s anything else because no one has returned to tell us, well some have I guess, but has any been proven? What if there really is another reality that we do not know of ...
Death Cafe write up: Virtual Death Cafe PST Albany, CA USA
Posted by JimKirkpatrick on Feb. 27, 2023, 4:35 p.m.
The Virtual Death Cafe's doors opened at 3:50PM for Cohosts Genevieve and Jim to welcome friends and new friends. 11 Men and women arrived from Eastern Canada, NE, SE, Midwest and West US. The participants shared and listened open heartedly and leaving room for silence. We participants raised our thoughts and feelings about how we want to leave our existence, what to leave and where to place our bodies, our ashes, our composted selves. Living fully now and loving now too. Aging. I look forward to our next Virtual Cafe we host on the 4th Sunday in March.
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe- Easton
Posted by janmcginleydoula73 on Feb. 26, 2023, 7:58 a.m. 1 comment
Our first get together was held last week and it exceeded all expectations. We limited the group to 10 so we could have a conversation as opposed to a "meeting:". The conversation turned to caregiving of our parents, Death with Dignity legislation, signs from loved ones who have passed etc. There are already more than 15 people expressing interest in the next session so we may have to do two sessions to accommodate . It seems that people ARE ready to talk about death- finally!
Death Cafe write up: Dunstable Death Cafe
Posted by DunstableLibrary on Feb. 24, 2023, 4:31 a.m.
Had a wonderful session, 2 people attended and we were 4 in total. The discussions touched on "recovering from" grief and societal norms of grieving for a short amount of time, then resuming life as before. We talked about loneliness after a bereavement, and the lack of openness to talk about grief which can lead to unhealthy coping mechanisms, even within a family, and how it can either bring members of a family closer together or further apart. All in all a wonderful, insightful session.
Death Cafe write up: February Online Death Cafe Iowa CST
Posted by DeathCafeIowa on Feb. 22, 2023, 2:40 p.m.
February Death Café Iowa was held on Tuesday February 21st where Buffy Peters, facilitator, had four individuals join her for conversation surrounding death and dying. We had such great conversation this month and we are so thankful for every individual who joins us! Here is a little bit of what this group chatted about.
The first topic of interest was the topic of burial vs. cremation as forms of final disposition. Conversation about “not wanting to take up real estate” in terms of a burial but respecting others’ choices to decide what is best for them. Rituals, such as a burial, and how those impact communities and ...
Death Cafe write up: Online PST Death Cafe
Posted by jschm117@aol.com on Feb. 16, 2023, 4:45 p.m.
We had 15 people join us. We had some serious talks, but we also had some fun. Thanks to all the wonderful folks that showed up and participated. Stay tuned for our next Death Cafe
Death Cafe write up: Tri Cities Death Cafe
Posted by Shanel Marie on Feb. 13, 2023, 4:40 p.m.
Our first event for this death cafe group was a huge success! We had 7 participants, and messages from 3 others that they will be joining us next time! This was huge for our little town, and I'm hopeful that we will continue to grow! We shared our stories, were vulnerable with each other, laughed a whole lot, and had wonderful conversation about grief and American culture as it pertains to death and grief!
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Spokane
Posted by LauraKortus on Feb. 12, 2023, 7:52 p.m.
We held our second Death Cafe at the first Presbyterian church, in downtown Spokane. 11 participants were in attendance, 3 of those were facilitators. We had bakery goods from a local bakery and we served coffee, tea, and water to participants.
This was a very successful DC! We had great feedback from participants, including one suggestion that the group be smaller. Another piece of feedback stated that this particular participant wished they had "less conversation " directed their way. What I took from that was less sympathetic comments after the story was shared. I thought this was very helpful feedback and I will add precise direction next time, at ...
Death Cafe write up: Brisbane Death Cafe at Kangaroo Point
Posted by Suzanne on Feb. 10, 2023, 9:16 p.m.
Our most recent Brisbane Death Cafe at Kangaroo Point attracted a radio interview on the 4BC Weekends segment.
Listen here:
https://www.4bc.com.au/podcast/why-is-death-so-hard-death-cafe-brisbane-coordinator-suzanne-beveridge/