Latest Death Cafe News
New Blog post: Terminal Velocity
Posted by GrainOfSand on Nov. 2, 2022, 9:54 a.m.
Choosing a profile name can often be time consuming. Maybe something calculated, or just the first thing that comes to mind. First that came to me was PotatoCakes. Random and spontaneous, but odd and I'm not sure why my brain came up with that. But a name extreme may be a little excessive like...TallBridge. That required a little thought and would not be spontaneous. Because sometimes I think about that bridge but not ...
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe - Toronto West EDT
Posted by lindafhochstetler@gmail.com on Oct. 30, 2022, 3:03 p.m.
Article in the Globe and Mail Newsletter on October 28, 2022. Written by Gayle MacDonald.
On a Monday night in early October, a group of about 30 people sat under heat lamps on the back patio of the Bluebird Bar in Toronto’s west end, sipping wine and beer, and chatting about death.
Not necessarily their own mortality – although a few admitted they had come to their first Death Cafe because the thought of their own inevitable demise freaks them out – but to chat about death in a big-picture kind of way and to address some of their hang-ups around it.
Miranda Too, a PhD student at York ...
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Whanagrei
Posted by Jo Moselen on Oct. 29, 2022, 10:36 p.m.
Once again we were a group of 18 including the host and facilitator, 15 regulars and 6 new comers.
Our discussion which was had with laughter and tears and was wide ranging in topics from end of life choice, euthanasia, what we grieve for, aging and declining abilities, types of funerals/life celebrations, natural burial, cremains and what to do with them, ,being present in the here and now, the health system recources, the state of the planet and much more.
It was very respectful, kind and generous discussion.
Thank you everyone.
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Dunstable
Posted by DunstableLibrary on Oct. 21, 2022, 3:59 a.m.
We had a lovely group of 14 (excluding moderators) and talked about the fear of death (or lack of it), how making children a part of a death conversation, attending funerals etc. creates a healthy relationship with this reality.
Some reviews from attendees say the session has been "enlightening, enjoyable, fun", "the group was very welcoming", they are "more open to talking about [death], and the experience "opened up a new perspective" for them.
Death Cafe write up: Spokane Death Cafe
Posted by LauraKortus on Oct. 17, 2022, 8:24 p.m.
We facilitated our first Death Cafe on a Sunday afternoon on the south hill of Spokane. We held our event at a Thomas Hammer Coffee and we did not require registration. Total guests in attendance were seven and it was actually a perfect number for our first Death Café. We had excellent reviews at the end of the death café and everyone really enjoyed it and said that they would love to come again and they would highly recommend it to friends. Our plan is to host another one in January, quarterly, and we are very excited. At the end of two hours everyone wanted to stay longer ...
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Tequisquiapan
Posted by yazminschievenini on Oct. 13, 2022, 6:58 p.m.
SALUDOS A TODA LA COMUNIDAD.
POR ESTE MEDIO QUIERO INFORMAR QUE EL DEATH CAFE QUE SE LLEVARÍA ACABO EL DÍA VIERNES 14 DE OCTUBRE DE 2022 SE HA CANCELADO.
NOS VEMOS EL 4 DE NOVIEMBRE.
GRACIAS.
Death Cafe write up: West Baltimore Death Cafe
Posted by Essie Koenig-Reinke on Oct. 13, 2022, 7:42 a.m.
We had a lovely time this past week at our first ever, West Baltimore Death Cafe. There were warm drinks, cozy couches and lots of great conversations about death. On top of stories and such profound insights about death, We found ourselves reflecting on questions such as:
What makes it hard for some people to talk about death?
Who would you want to greet you when you die?
What would be your perfect last day? What would you do and who would you be with.
Shout out to the Death Deck for helping to guide our conversation. We look forward to gathering together in Novemeber!
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe-Texoma
Posted by Melissa Wood/Peaceful End of Life on Oct. 12, 2022, 9:24 a.m.
Hoping to help the residents of Texoma (or anyone that wants to join virtually!) to have a safe space to discuss death and dying and support one another. This will be an open forum; no agenda, just meeting to talk about death. This is NOT a group for grief and bereavement. This is a group to discuss death and dying and to live our lives more fully.
Please use contact form for any questions and to RSVP for the event. Hope to see you there!
New Blog post: the grass withers
Posted by jmoore on Oct. 11, 2022, 10:35 a.m.
“The grass withers; the flower fades when the breath of the Lord blows upon it; surely the people are grass. The grass withers; the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever” (Isaiah 40:7-8).
We are grass. We wither and fade away. We will die.
I rarely think of my death. I suppose I’m like many, if not most, of us. Many say it is morbid. The etymology of “morbid ...
Death Cafe write up: Brisbane Death Cafe - Kangaroo Point 4169
Posted by Suzanne on Oct. 3, 2022, 11:28 p.m.
Lively discussions amngst the six attending. Some had been before and some never before. Some came with specific interests - how to cope with dying when working in residential aged care - and some came with several recent deaths of close family and friends. While others had never heard of a Death Cafe before and came along to find out what it was all about. Feedback included: "I love conversations about death and impermanence. It is always interesting to meet people that have never thought of death"; "learning about how to to cope with death in the aged care sector"; "Enjoyed hearing different experiences, especially caring for people at the ...
Death Cafe write up: Brigg Death Cafe
Posted by Johnthedentist on Oct. 1, 2022, 7:04 a.m. 1 comment
We held the first meeting of Brigg Death Cafe on September 28th in OIKOS Churches together centre in Brigg North Lincolnshire.
Seven people attended and the conversation was wide ranging and interesting. We all enjoyed our first meeting and look forwards to meeting again on Wednesday November 2nd at 12-30.
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Cincinnati
Posted by Jen Blalock on Sept. 28, 2022, 1:27 p.m.
Death Cafe Cincinnati resumed meetings on September 26 at the Pleasant Ridge library. Eight people attended and we had a lively, organic conversation about death.
We shared resources with each other and I thought you might find them helpful.
First, we talked about the humorous side of death. Even in the depths of difficulty and sadness, there are those who find a lighter way to move through it.
A novel: “The Whole Town’s Talking” by Fannie Flagg (author of Fried Green Tomatoes). Here is a blurb about the book:
With her wild imagination, great storytelling, and deep understanding of folly and the human heart, the beloved Fannie ...
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.
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