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New Blog post: Remove religion out of the equation
Posted by luizcarlos on April 11, 2019, 10:08 a.m. 2 comments
Lots of people still equate life after death with religion. Does life after death have to have anything to do with religion? I think we will only be able to understand and prove/accept life after death when we fully realize that it has nothing whatsoever to do with religion. Let's remove it from the equation and try to solve it intelligently.
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe' of Central Arkansas
Posted by Jamie Boshears & Simone Brock on April 9, 2019, 10:52 a.m.
Descriptions of the night: interesting, fascinatingly morbid, thought provoking, affirming, enriching, intriguing, informative, fun, convivial, open, inspirational, comforting, diverse, curious, and welcoming. Where else do you get this and cake (we had donuts) with a group of people coming together for the first time? What a fabulous night!
The inaugural Death Café of Central Arkansas was, in the words of a journalist that attended, “The conversation was stimulating, fascinating, and the donuts were delish. I’d call it a success.”
Our conversation flowed to topics about deficits in culture, writing your own obituary, pet death, parental and family influence on views of death, how we live in layers ...
Death Cafe write up: Whitstable Death Cafe
Posted by suejgoodrum on April 9, 2019, 6:16 a.m.
A lively afternoon with different perspectives on what we can do to make life easier for those who are left after we've died - Talk more and clear out the loft!
How different cultures include death as part of life.
Facing our own mortality.
All contributions thoughtful, accompanied by laughing at times.
Lovely cakes and good coffee and tea from the Umbrella cafe. Thanks to the Umbrella centre for letting us host our cafe in your Lounge. Sue and Julie
New Blog post: Death cafe en Donostia
Posted by Mandalara taldea(Amaia) on April 9, 2019, 3 a.m.
Gracias a todas las personas que os acercasteis al Death Cafe de Donostia-Euskadi (SPAIN) el pasado mes de Febrero.
Encuentros desde esa COMPASION que nos une .
ESKERRIK ASKO BIHOTZEZ
Amaia
Mandalara Taldea
Death Cafe write up: Fairfax Death Cafe An Open Conversation
Posted by johnbyrnebarry on April 8, 2019, 11:27 p.m.
You might think that talking about death would be somber, and yes, sometimes it was.
But there was plenty of laughter. One man introduced himself by saying, “Today is a banner day. Today I’ve lived longer than I’ve ever lived before.”
One woman told the story of a friend, who, when she learned she had inoperable cancer, said, “Oh, I don’t have to go to work anymore.”
One man said he was comfortable with the idea of dying, but he couldn’t get himself to move on the paperwork like his will and advanced directive.
We heard about a woman with a terminal disease who ...
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Wien
Posted by Alexandra Masetti on April 6, 2019, 10:45 a.m.
Endlich! Der Frühling ist da -wieder einmal ein Frühling. Was für ein Glück. Zum ersten Mal durften wir den weitläufigen Gastgarten unseres Gastgebers, des Cafe der Spanischen Hofreitschule, bestaunen. Dort steppte der Bär. Herr Fritz hatte wieder unseren Stammplatz reserviert – die ruhige Ecke ganz hinten. Es fanden sich vier TeilnehmerInnen ein. Nach langem wieder einmal ein Death Cafe im kleineren Rahmen. Die Gespräche führten diesmal zur Angst vor dem eigenen Tod, zu den unterschiedlichen Vorstellungen vor „dem Danach“. Es ging um den Einfluss, den die Todesangst auf die Gegenwart und unsere Weise zu Leben hat. Oder die Nichtangst vor dem ...
Death Cafe write up: Carondelet Death Cafe
Posted by Steve Dukenski on April 4, 2019, 10:47 a.m.
We held the first Death Cafe on the College of St. Rose campus, open to the entire campus community. We expected a modest turnout of 7 or so, and got between 25 and 30. We had to move from a small conference room to the multiuse "sanctuary space" and split the group into 2. This unfortunately meant people could not enjoy food or drink during the discussion, but gave people an excuse to gather after for more informal discussion and food afterwards.
(One attendee was exciting to provide a cake in the shape of a 3D human skull, which was by all accounts delicious!)
Some attendees were there ...
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe in Nekrasovka
Posted by Galina on April 3, 2019, 3:19 a.m.
"Что если кто-то из нас сейчас умрет?" - Задала одна из участниц.
Действительно: куда нужно позвонить? КОГО Вызвать? И какая юридические формальности за этим последует?
Вопрос, который меня беспокоит: не повредит ли смерть участника или ведущий сам проект . Может быть я становлюсь циничной, но именно в такой ситуации очень важная, мне кажется продолжать встречаться и говорить о Смерти
Practitioners question: Death “Pet” Cafe
Posted by alexandravillaca on April 2, 2019, 1:18 p.m. 2 comments
hi!
My name is Alexandra, I’m a paliative care psychologist and I’m starting a work with veterinarians.
I’d really like to know if it’s possible to organize and host a death cafe to discuss pet’s death issue and I’d also be very ppelased to ...
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Tunbridge Wells
Posted by carmeldunmall on April 2, 2019, 7:56 a.m.
9 people met at the Trinity for the Death cafe.
I was unable to attend, but I heard that eveyone contributed to the discussion, taking about what makes a good death. The venue was very noisy so I am in the process of finding a new location. May's Death cafe will be at the Trinity but after that we will relocate. This may mean a change in dates!
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe in Moscow office
Posted by DambisMaria on April 2, 2019, 6:54 a.m.
There were 5 participants at the table. The group was very active and within 2 hours each participant spoke on different topics related to death. The story of this meeting can be read here https://www.b17.ru/blog/deathcafe1/
Read our free information and guidance on end of life care planning, which includes advice on writing an advance statement and an advance decision (also known as a living will). We also explain the implications of making a do not attempt resusitation (DNAR) decision.
Death Cafe write up: Virden Death Cafe
Posted by chriscross on March 31, 2019, 9:25 p.m.
Spring Break was happening and so was an important local hockey play off game but there were still 15 people who came out to our first Death Cafe of 2019. As per our previous events the hosts at Gopher Creek provided delicious food and drink for purchase and I for one enjoyed every bite of the chocolate cake-yummy! Just as most cafes the first 30 seconds were quiet and then lively discussion ensued. The topics were varied and interesting and some of the repeat attendees expressed that it was really interesting to see the contrast in each cafe-all good just different topics and perspectives. It always feels good ...
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe in Nelson, New Zealand
Posted by BarbaraGreene on March 30, 2019, 2:17 a.m.
We are entering our 4th year of monthly Death Cafe. On each occasion I am grateful to Jon Underwood and his family for the opportunity to be part of this social franchise with its most sensible guidelines.
Today was a mix of long standing regular attendees and some first timers. Some comments from them:
"The suicide discussion was interesting"
""This group has helped me find my voices"
"A life enriching experience"!
"Not long enough, so many discussions that we could have expanded on"
Thank you everyone,
Barbara
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Oxnard
Posted by Cat Kent on March 29, 2019, 4:53 p.m.
Oxnard's first (that we know of) Death Cafe drew people from as far away as Thousand Oaks and Santa Barbara. It was well-attended with 13 people from all age groups. We ate cake and cookies, drank tea, and talked about subjects like grief, alternatives to traditional dispositions, and visits from deceased loved ones. The attendees enthusiastically agreed we should host again, and soon! I won't be surprised to see Camarillo and Thousand Oaks Death Cafes soon as well.