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Death Cafe write up: Kuoleman kahvila - Death Cafe
Posted by antifestival on May 29, 2019, 2:23 a.m.
We had three Death Cafe-events in March, April and May 2019 in Kuopio Finland. Each time was different; The people were different, some of them participated twice, most of the people one time. The topics of the discussion varied a lot from practical arrangements related to death to euthanasia and assisted suicide. Some of those who attended the events had been thinking about death a lot, while others had not, but received new sights on the subject. The average number of participants in the events was 20. The participants were very pleased with the events. Many felt that there is far too little talk about death in our ...
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Kingston
Posted by Death Cafe Kingston on May 28, 2019, 7:20 a.m.
It was an intimate and interesting afternoon attended by men and women from different backgrounds including palliative care, social work, marketing, mental health, funeral arrangers, Kingston University and Kingston Council.
Tea and cakes were enjoyed by all!
Discussions on a range of issues included death and serious illness, stages of dying, difficulties/ novel aspects of arranging and attending funerals, natural burial, death of a pet and the grieving process. Everyone made contributions that were listened to and valued by others and it was a privilege to participate to hear people’s thoughts ...
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe | Lancaster Public Library
Posted by BLLLINK on May 27, 2019, 6:38 a.m.
18 persons attended the evening Death Cafe at the downtown Lancaster Public Library. A broad range of age demographics opened conversations that were quite interesting and diverse.
This was the second Death Cafe at the Library.
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Oxnard
Posted by Cat Kent on May 25, 2019, 8 p.m.
Oxnard’s second Death Café was well attended, with 14 participants. It was the first Death Café experience for seven of them. Topics discussed included pet deaths, disposition alternatives, children and death, and being a caregiver to the dying. Tea and two cakes were offered, and one person brought a Death Café cookie of doom. There was much more laughter than tears at this Café, and many stayed to talk after the official end.
New Blog post: Perspective
Posted by Lloydd on May 24, 2019, 12:31 a.m.
I am grateful for so much since finding my way into my current headspace. I am not overly sure I knew just how grateful I would become for all that life promises until recent events. I have heard countless stories, believed in everything, seen the results with my own eyes, however until last week I really had little clue of just how blessed I was for the perspective I now enjoy.
The funny thing ...
Death Cafe write up: Deloraine Death Cafe
Posted by chriscross on May 22, 2019, 7:45 p.m.
The Deloraine and Area Palliative Care committee hosted this event in the beautiful new curling rink and community hall complex. It was the perfect venue and the evening was a great success by all accounts. Those in attendance said that they were so pleased to have a safe space to come and talk openly about a topic that we tend to avoid. The committee members provided fabulous snacks and beverages which is always so nice and helps to keep things "real". Almost all of the participants said they would encourage others to attend a death cafe given the opportunity and used words such as calming, helpful, and interesting ...
Death Cafe write up: 'Death Cafe' Tunbridge Wells
Posted by carmeldunmall on May 21, 2019, 9:26 a.m.
6 of us attended. The conversation was varied. We discussed berevement and loss. Near death exprience and dying naturally.
We also discussed the venue as last time it had been very noisy, we have decided to stay at the Trinity but have asked to check with staff if a production is on and than maybe use the art gallery.
Death Cafe write up: Visalia Death Cafe
Posted by l_burkart@yahoo.com on May 19, 2019, 5:41 p.m.
Crystal and I were very pleased to have the Visalia Times Delta Newspaper focus our efforts in their Inspire Section informing the community about our upcoming Death Cafe alongside another article explaining WHAT a Death Cafe is and how it got started--very helpful.
We had SIX new people at this week's cafe, and others who have expressed interest. Our discussion was lively, informative, and at times, tender. I asked permission from one of the ladies to share the following story:
Great group of women and men with meaningful and interesting discussion about topics surrounding End-of-Life (EOL). I want to share just one story I thought was touching ...
Link: Recent articles on Grief - Week of May 20th 2019
Posted by Jacob Brown - Grief Therapist on May 19, 2019, 3:05 p.m.
For the week of May 20th, 2019, here are some articles on grief that I think are useful and interesting.
I am a psychotherapist in Corte Madera California (outside of San Francisco). I specialize in therapy with seniors, aging, grief and end of life. www.jbamft.com
https://www.jbamft.com/blog/2019/5/19/recent-articles-on-grief-week-of-may-20th-2019
Death Cafe write up: Kendal Death Cafe
Posted by Mitzi on May 18, 2019, 12:35 a.m.
This was my 3rd visit to the Death Cafe in Kendal but this time with the added pleasure of being accompanied by my 85 year old father and my eldest sister and her husband who happened to be staying with us for the week.
Two groups of about 8 people each were formed and I was in one with my father whilst my sister and her husband were in the other. This was our deliberate choice to maximise our discussions as we already discuss the subjects of death and dying amongst ourselves - though not that frequently!
My father found it quite a liberating experience to talk freely to ...
On April 30, 2019, CBC Radio 1's Adrienne Pan, host of Radio Active, explored the Death Cafe and death positive movement in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
See more at: CBC Radio Active
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Edmonton
Posted by Gina Vliet on May 17, 2019, 1:38 p.m.
With a new batch of curious Café-ers due to recent newspaper and radio coverage, we kicked off the meeting with a round table of introductions and the question: “What are you here for?” Two prevailing themes emerged: curiosity, and a need to understand how to begin conversations about death.
Dividing the group into two due to size, they began animated discussions about what was on their minds. Death doulas, hospice and palliative care, suicide, and grief were discussed.
Halfway through, so that everyone got a chance to hear different perspectives, I had the groups stretch and shuffle. An understanding that everyone’s coming to the topic of ...
I'm excited to tell you about Last List. A new website that allows users to make their ultimate playlist that they leave for loved ones to play at their funeral and remember them by when they pass away.
You make the list, we store it and release it to ...
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Wirral
Posted by Martin Poole on May 14, 2019, 9:42 a.m.
On the 8th May 2019 I hosted my first Death Cafe event at Hoylake Parade Community Centre. It seems to have gone down well, so future events are planned on a bi-monthly basis at various venues on the Wirral and we’ll see how that goes.
The community centre kindly provided us with the space for free. Tea, coffee and cakes were on sale and most of the 24 attendees took advantage of this by making a purchase. I envisage future events to work in the same way.
I posted details of the event on various websites where I could post for free and copied the details to ...