Latest Death Cafe News
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
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.
With Louisa Parsons and Nicolette Thornton
April 21, 2026, 7.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. (BST)
In these uncertain times we offer you time and space to come together and talk about your thoughts and feelings around death and dying.
Death Cafe's aim is to ...
With Louisa Parsons and Nicolette Thornton
June 23, 2026, 7.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. (BST)
In these uncertain times we offer you time and space to come together and talk about your thoughts and feelings around death and dying.
Death Cafe's aim is to ...
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 ...