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Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Edmonton
Posted by Gina Vliet on Nov. 21, 2018, 6:54 p.m.
We held our first Death Café Edmonton on November 1st, the Day of The Dead. Just because we’re fun that way.
The event seats had sold out quickly, but as with any free event, about half didn’t show up. Not to worry, our empty seats were taken by some wait listers, and a few people who just happened upon the event, which was most excellent. We ended up with two perfectly sized groups of four, which kept the conversation lively and everyone engaged.
I started by thanking the venue, made sure everyone had all the tea and snacks they wanted, then went into the history of ...
Urn cover by artist Marti McGinnis
One of the series of urn covers and death shrouds artist Marti McGinnis has created to help the eventual user live well today within the context of her mortality.
Death Cafe write up: Reston Death Cafe
Posted by chriscross on Nov. 19, 2018, 7:36 p.m.
The back room of the Dennis County Cafe was the location of the first ever death cafe in Reston Manitoba. This is a small prairie town and like our other cafes most people who attend know each other. This is just the way it is in small places and in some ways it makes it very comfortable and just like a trip to the coffee shop...except this time we talk about death. We had good small group discussions and followed up with larger group discussions and sharing. We enjoyed and appreciated the hospitality from the folks at Dennis County and the Skor cake literally was "to die ...
Death Cafe write up: Teignmouth Death Cafe
Posted by davidberg on Nov. 19, 2018, 12:42 p.m.
11 people. In the last 10 minutes we found we had forgotten all about the cake. In a final go-round everyone in the circle said they had really enjoyed the afternoon.
Death Cafe write up: Chambana Death Cafe October
Posted by Sherry Gilles on Nov. 18, 2018, 11:10 p.m.
Nine people gathered around a table at the library in Champaign IL.
We had one new attendee from the University of IL she was a doctoral student of psychology. Everyone else had attended before.
Participants discussed embalming and the physical structures that support cemeteries to keep the cemetery grounds from collapsing.
Some talked about not being sure that cremation is good for the environment. Being planted as a tree was part of the conversation.
Others shared their experiences of being a child when someone dear died and then having to go to the funeral and view the body of the deceased; others were not offered the chance to ...
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Tunbridge Wells
Posted by carmeldunmall on Nov. 18, 2018, 4:49 a.m.
8 of us met, at the Trinity in Tunbridge Wells.
The discussion was lively and varied, people brought different expriences to share. There was an understanding within the group, a feeling of a common humanity. The two hours flew by.
We have decided to meet every other month, the third Saturday, between 2 and 4 pm at the Trinity.
Thanks to all who came, it definitely was food for thought.
Carmel
New Blog post: A recent speech I gave on my death experience
Posted by NRGorb on Nov. 15, 2018, 5:15 p.m. 2 comments
Speech given by Ernie Schroeder 06NOV2018
TOPIC – WHAT IS YOUR PURPOSE?
OPENING
What is your purpose? Do you have a purpose?
Have you ever thought about it?
WHAT IS MY LIFE PURPOSE?
BODY
Until September 1st 1975, I wasn’t sure I had a purpose. I’m not sure I even thought about it.
Now, the thought eats on me, a little bit, every day.
You see, on September 1st 1975, I had ...
New Blog post: From Fear to here
Posted by Caroline Dent on Nov. 14, 2018, 5:20 p.m. 6 comments
This is a piece I wrote about my journey of death anxiety :
FROM FEAR TO HERE BY Caroline Rosie Dent
The Buddhists say two things are certain in life:
We’re all going to die.
We don’t know when.
I shared this with a friend once, as he was leaving my house; it was one of the last things I said to him. He died suddenly shortly after. Like me, he was somewhat death-phobic ...
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Resource: Look for Me in the Stars
Posted by lookformeinthestars on Nov. 11, 2018, 3:11 p.m. 3 comments
Hi!
I've created a 40 day online program for death, grief and loss. The program consists of daily yoga + meditation practices, creative exercises, art, poetry and music. I lost my Mother when I was a teenager and then my Father about five years ago (when I was 31).
This ...
Death Cafe write up: Upminster Death Cafe
Posted by MortuaryGem on Nov. 7, 2018, 12:39 p.m.
November’s Death cafe was attended by 11 people who all chatted on a number of different topics which ranged from the serious to the humerous. The two hours absolutely flew by and it was 9pm before I knew it! It was a good demonstration of why I host these events, I think it’s very important for different people to meet each other and discuss these topics together.
See more at: El Correo
Practitioners question: Setting up
Posted by TamaraBarnardCastle on Nov. 7, 2018, 1:32 a.m. 2 comments
For a while now i have ben thinking about setting up a death cafe. I think I've found a venue and am looking to begin in the New Year (probably mid-late January or even into February).
Any particular hints/tips/advice? It feels rather daunting.
Thank you
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Albany, NY
Posted by DeathCafeAlbany on Nov. 5, 2018, 12:29 p.m.
On Saturday, September 29th at 1pm,we met at Albany Rural Cemetery ’s Chapel. Of the 19 people who attended, approximately half had never attended a previous Death Cafe in Albany, NY. Several folks brought cookies and donuts to share. The popularly-requested recipe for co-host Kate’s homemade cookies was quickly shared with our e-mail list. After splitting into three small groups with no agenda for about an hour, we came back together as a group and one person gave a summary about each group’s conversation. One group discussed the evolution of their religious beliefs, and how that impacts their beliefs about afterlife. Another spoke of the ...