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Press: Death Cafe: Talking openly about death
Posted by LoveIsLiberation on March 2, 2018, 12:30 p.m.
See more at: WBFO (NPR Affiliate)
Death Cafe write up: 2nd Alton Death Cafe
Posted by wendelienmcnicoll on March 2, 2018, 8:14 a.m.
Twelve of us braved the extremely cold wintery conditions to attend the Death Cafe at the Allen Gallery in Alton. Apart from one attendee, it was a new experience for the others. From the feedback I received, all found it a really interesting, moving and very healing experience. Sadly, Diana got flu and couldn’t be there on the night but I had fantastic help from the two volunteers Sheila and Pat, and the group was very helpful. We stayed in a circle and after the welcome and introductions it took a few minutes to get going but then the end came as a surprise to most, as ...
Death Cafe write up: Monmouth County Death Cafe
Posted by Beth Almerini on Feb. 28, 2018, 7:37 p.m.
Bucket lists, 'negative bucket lists', death doulas, bereavement, the challenge of filling out EOL paperwork and why we avoid it, the importance of kindness, and the controversies around aid in dying. So many different topics and such different perspectives! Please join us next month!
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Albany
Posted by Melissa White on Feb. 28, 2018, 10:35 a.m.
Death Cafe Albany in February included 14 of us, 6 returnees and 8 new attendees. We started by choosing a word we each wished to be covered during the conversation, and we also ended with a "takeaway" word each, which was a nice simple closure ceremony. I wish I'd written them all down on a board or made visible by all, as well as to keep a record. I recall hearing positive surprises like "career," "discovery," "love," and "curiosity," as well as "soul," "afterlife," "grief," and "community grief." Attendees were generous bringing homebaked goods, and helping me set up and take down supplies. Much of the Death ...
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Buffalo LAUNCH!
Posted by LoveIsLiberation on Feb. 26, 2018, 11:43 a.m. 1 comment
Bowing deeply to each and every person who joined us for the launch, offering their wisdom, curiosity and vulnerability. As my momma used to say, "No one makes it outta here alive." We are all truly in this together, and yesterday really felt like that.
A huge thank you to Sistar Maura of Sewing Souls Studios for making sacred space for this conversation ♡ You are amazing, Sistar! ♡
Going by yesterday's turn out of nearly 50 attendees, Buffalo seems really hungry for this dialogue, so we have decided to hold the cafe monthly!
Stay tuned to Death Cafe Buffalo for forthcoming event page and updates♡
In the ...
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Bristol
Posted by MaryTutaev on Feb. 25, 2018, 12:11 a.m.
Our first meeting for the New Year's hosted by Mary and Gwen .....a meeting that attracted a lively group of people all curious to share and discuss ideas and experiences about death..a wonderful range of ages came together and explored this subject with a sensitive approach, refection and of course welcome cups of tea and cake! We are a friendly group and welcome new and older members .
Death Cafe write up: North Enfield Death Cafe
Posted by Ludensian on Feb. 24, 2018, 7:37 a.m.
First North Enfield Death Cafe
The first North Enfield Death Cafe took place on 19th February in the Lancaster Centre. There were 8 participants. All liked the venue, and comments included “excellent but parking is difficult”; “very pleasant, nice and calm and good facilities”; “the low-level lighting was, I thought, essential”; “perfect”.
Comments by participants on their experience of the cafe included: “informal, pleasant, relaxing discussion that helps reduce fear and unfamiliarity with a very important subject”; “it was relaxing and open”; “contributions were unique and therefore thought provoking, [offering] gentle reassurance”; “a great bonding of strangers with the same interest”; “I would recommend it to anyone ...
Practitioners question: Being a better facilitator
Posted by DeathCafeSRV on Feb. 22, 2018, 7:26 a.m. 2 comments
We are interested in hearing from other Death Cafe facilitators on how they rein in a guest who monopolizes the conversation at the Cafe. What are techniques or statements you use to allow other people to speak?
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Albany
Posted by Melissa White on Feb. 21, 2018, 1:46 p.m.
Death Cafe Albany is on today! Thank you for reaching out, and I hope to see some of you there later today.
If you would like to be added for future updates, message me with your email address, and/or join the Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/407722362995111/
("Forthcoming" is British English for "future" instead of the American English for "pending.")
Death Cafe write up: Secular Death Cafe Colorado Springs
Posted by Renee L. Reif on Feb. 18, 2018, 12:19 a.m. 1 comment
unexpected, at least 15 people attended, more than were RSVP'ed. There were people who were unable to attend who asked for the next date, which is scheduled for March. Facilitating was easier than I expected, and folks were not as interested in food, but did prefer to keep it at a semi-public location (public library meeting room).
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe - High River
Posted by Jo Gordon on Feb. 14, 2018, 10:18 a.m.
Our Death Cafe was attended by 18 people! Our local paper reported on the event and indeed it has sparked further interest in Death Cafe.
Comments from attendees included very positive feedback, a desire to attend future cafes, and the venue and food were awesome! Our sponsors, Snodgrass Funeral Home, who donated the coffee, tea and amazing treats made by Colossi's Coffee House, who provided us with a cozy place to gather.
Thank you to all participants and sponsors for making High River's first Death Cafe a great success!
We will definitely hold another Death Cafe soon!
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Whitstable
Posted by juliefraserreid on Feb. 13, 2018, 7:16 a.m.
Sue And I would like to thank everyone who attended our Death Cafe on the 3th February 2018.
We chatted about many topics including how we all deal with the death of a loved one. Most people in the group had expirenced a death close to them, we found it interesting to hear the many different ways we cope with a death.
As always a big shout out to the staff in the umbrella Cafe for the lovely cakes and drinks.
Many thanks for the donations given at the end for the Umbrella Centre, who kindly allow us to use the lounge free of charge.
Resource: BBC1 about keeping the body at home until the funeral
Posted by Josefine Speyer on Feb. 12, 2018, 6:29 p.m.
Hi there, can you confirm please is it ok to sign post people to organisations eg Cruise, Samaritans. Many thanks
Dot
Death Cafe write up: Totnes Death Cafe
Posted by Dotalina on Feb. 11, 2018, 1:39 p.m.
Elle and I held our first Death Cafe in Totnes on 28/1/18. We were happy to have 28 people attend and the session went really well with different issues being shared and discussed. Refreshmnents were a great success and we're now looking forward to the next one in March.