Death Cafe profile for Mel McClave
Location: United States
About Mel McClave :
My name is Mel McClave. I'm a Death Doula in private practice since 2018. I've cohosted an Online Death Cafe every month since June 2020 (https://deathcafe.com/deathcafe/17353/) and am excited to host regularly scheduled in-person Death Cafes starting in August 2023. My Death Cafes are free and done as an act of service.
I've learned a lot about living, working with the dying.
I'm driven by an insatiable curiosity to understand the source of kindness, humor, art, communication, and love.
What brings you to Death Cafe?
I love discussing dying and death. The topic is one that is personal and intimate and creates connection with myself and others
What would you like your legacy to be?
I want my legacy to be one of loving connection. I want my life to make the world a better place.
My wish is that all who knew me remember to live their lives to the fullest and continue to make the world a better place
Thoughts for sharing:
"We all have to find our own ways to say good-bye" Sherman Alexie
"But we only get so many days, now I have one less" The Avett Brothers
"You weren't killing time, time was killing you" Ryan Holiday
"Not everything that's faced can be resolved, but nothing can be resolved that is not faced" James Baldwin
" Be compassionate with yourself. Be understanding, accepting, forgiving, and perhaps even loving about your foibles as expressions of human nature. Enjoy and smile at yourself" Abe Maslow
" Equilibrium is the most boring situation to be in. It's death. It's chemical death" Andrea Sella
"We don't fear death; we fear the contemplation of death. Death is always the same distance away" Ryan Holiday
Contact Mel McClave
Mel McClave 's posts on the Death Cafe website
Death Cafe: NCCSD In-Person Death Cafe Solana Beach
Posted by Mel McClave on Dec. 1, 2024, 5:04 p.m.
With Melissa (Mel) McClave
Jan. 22, 2025, 1.00 p.m. - 2.30 p.m. (PDT)
Accepts donations
Do you have an interest in the subject of dying and death?
Are you looking for a safe place to share your thoughts, ask questions, and hear what others say ...
With Melissa (Mel) McClave
Jan. 22, 2025, 6.30 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. (PT)
Accepts donations
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With Melissa (Mel) McClave
Jan. 7, 2025, 4.30 p.m. - 6.00 p.m. (PT)
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With Melissa (Mel) McClave
Dec. 3, 2024, 4.30 p.m. - 6.00 p.m. (PT)
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With Melissa (Mel) McClave
Dec. 25, 2024, 6.30 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. (PT)
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Are you looking for a safe place to share your thoughts, ask questions, and hear what others say ...
With Melissa (Mel) McClave
Nov. 27, 2024, 6.30 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. (PDT)
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Are you looking for a safe place to share your thoughts, ask questions, and hear what others say ...
With Melissa (Mel) McClave
Nov. 5, 2024, 4.30 p.m. - 6.00 p.m. (PDT)
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Death Cafe: NCCSD In-Person Death Cafe Solana Beach
Posted by Mel McClave on Sept. 27, 2024, 12:04 p.m.
With Melissa (Mel) McClave
Oct. 23, 2024, 1.00 p.m. - 2.30 p.m. (PDT)
Accepts donations
Do you have an interest in the subject of dying and death?
Are you looking for a safe place to share your thoughts, ask questions, and hear what others say ...
With Melissa (Mel) McClave
Oct. 23, 2024, 6.30 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. (PDT)
Accepts donations
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Are you looking for a safe place to share your thoughts, ask questions, and hear what others say ...
With Melissa (Mel) McClave
Oct. 1, 2024, 4.30 p.m. - 6.00 p.m. (PDT)
Accepts donations
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Are you looking for a safe place to share your thoughts, ask questions, and hear what others say ...
With Melissa (Mel) McClave
Sept. 25, 2024, 6.30 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. (PDT)
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Are you looking for a safe place to share your thoughts, ask questions, and hear what others say ...
With Melissa (Mel) McClave
Sept. 3, 2024, 4.30 p.m. - 6.00 p.m. (PDT)
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Are you looking for a safe place to share your thoughts, ask questions, and hear what others say ...
Death Cafe: NCCSD In-Person Death Cafe Solana Beach
Posted by Mel McClave on July 23, 2024, 2:39 p.m.
With Melissa (Mel) McClave
Aug. 28, 2024, 1.00 p.m. - 2.30 p.m. (PDT)
Accepts donations
Do you have an interest in the subject of dying and death?
Are you looking for a safe place to share your thoughts, ask questions, and hear what others say ...
With Melissa (Mel) McClave
Aug. 28, 2024, 6.30 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. (PDT)
Accepts donations
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Are you looking for a safe place to share your thoughts, ask questions, and hear what others say ...
With Melissa (Mel) McClave
Aug. 6, 2024, 4.30 p.m. - 6.00 p.m. (PDT)
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With Melissa (Mel) McClave
July 2, 2024, 4.30 p.m. - 6.00 p.m. (PDT)
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Are you looking for a safe place to share your thoughts, ask questions, and hear what others say ...
With Melissa (Mel) McClave
July 24, 2024, 6.30 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. (PDT)
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Death Cafe: NCCSD In-Person Death Cafe Solana Beach
Posted by Mel McClave on June 27, 2024, 2:18 p.m.
With Melissa (Mel) McClave
July 24, 2024, 1.00 p.m. - 2.30 p.m. (PDT)
Accepts donations
Do you have an interest in the subject of dying and death?
Are you looking for a safe place to share your thoughts, ask questions, and hear what others say ...
Death Cafe: NCCSD In-Person Death Cafe Solana Beach
Posted by Mel McClave on May 28, 2024, 5:24 p.m.
With Melissa (Mel) McClave
June 26, 2024, 1.00 p.m. - 2.30 p.m. (PDT)
Accepts donations
Do you have an interest in the subject of dying and death?
Are you looking for a safe place to share your thoughts, ask questions, and hear what others say ...
With Melissa (Mel) McClave
June 26, 2024, 6.30 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. (PDT)
Accepts donations
Do you have an interest in the subject of dying and death?
Are you looking for a safe place to share your thoughts, ask questions, and hear what others say ...
With Melissa (Mel) McClave
June 4, 2024, 4.30 p.m. - 6.00 p.m. (PDT)
Free
Do you have an interest in the subject of dying and death?
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With Melissa (Mel) McClave
May 22, 2024, 6.30 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. (PDT)
Free
Do you have an interest in the subject of dying and death?
Are you looking for a safe place to share your thoughts, ask questions, and hear what others say ...
Death Cafe: NCCSD In-Person Death Cafe Solana Beach
Posted by Mel McClave on April 30, 2024, 5:35 p.m.
With Melissa (Mel) McClave
May 22, 2024, 1.00 p.m. - 2.30 p.m. (PDT)
Free
Do you have an interest in the subject of dying and death?
Are you looking for a safe place to share your thoughts, ask questions, and hear what others say ...
With Melissa (Mel) McClave
May 7, 2024, 4.30 p.m. - 6.00 p.m. (PDT)
Accepts donations
Do you have an interest in the subject of dying and death?
Are you looking for a safe place to share your thoughts, ask questions, and hear what others say ...
With Melissa McClave
April 24, 2024, 1.00 p.m. - 2.30 p.m. (PDT)
Free
Do you have an interest in the subject of dying and death? Are you looking for a safe place to share your thoughts, ask questions, and hear what others say ...
With Mel McClave
April 24, 2024, 6.30 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. (PDT)
Free
This Death Cafe aims to “increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their finite lives.” We use this time to discuss dying and ...
With Melissa McClave
April 2, 2024, 4.00 p.m. - 6.30 p.m. (PDT)
Free
This Death Cafe aims to “increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their finite lives.” We use this time to discuss dying and ...
With Mel McClave
March 27, 2024, 1.00 p.m. - 2.30 p.m. (PST)
Accepts donations
Do you have an interest in the subject of dying and death? Are you looking for a safe place to share your thoughts, ask questions, and hear what others say ...
With Mel McClave PDT
March 27, 2024, 6.30 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. (PST)
Accepts donations
This Death Cafe aims to “increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their finite lives.” We use this time to discuss dying and ...
With Mel McClave
March 5, 2024, 4.30 p.m. - 6.00 p.m. (PST)
Free
This Death Cafe aims to “increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their finite lives.” We use this time to discuss dying and ...
With Melissa McClave and Frank Stefano
Feb. 28, 2024, 6.30 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. (PT)
Free
Do you have an interest in the subject of dying and death? Do you want a place where you can share your opinions, perspectives, and thoughts with others who want ...
With Melissa McClave
Feb. 28, 2024, 1.00 p.m. - 2.30 p.m. (PST)
Free
About Death Cafe
Do you have an interest in the subject of dying and death? Are you looking for a safe place to share your thoughts, ask questions, and hear ...
With Melissa McClave
Feb. 6, 2024, 4.30 p.m. - 6.00 p.m. (PST)
Free
Do you have an interest in the subject of dying and death? Are you looking for a safe place to share your thoughts, ask questions, and hear what others offer ...
With Melissa McClave
Jan. 24, 2024, 1.00 p.m. - 2.30 p.m. (PST)
Free
Do you have an interest in the subject of dying and death? Are you looking for a safe place to share your thoughts, ask questions, and hear what others offer ...
With Melissa McClave and Frank Stefano
Jan. 24, 2024, 6.30 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. (PT)
Free
Do you have an interest in the subject of dying and death? Do you want a place where you can share your opinions, perspectives, and thoughts with others who want ...
With Melissa (Mel) McClave
Jan. 2, 2024, 4.30 p.m. - 6.00 p.m. (PST)
Free
About this Death Cafe
Do you have an interest in the subject of dying and death? Are you looking for a safe space to share your thoughts, ask questions, and ...
With Melissa McClave
Dec. 27, 2023, 1.00 p.m. - 2.30 p.m. (PT)
Free
This Death Cafe is an opportunity to share opinions, questions, and ideas about dying and death in a safe and respectful atmosphere.
Please join us as we delve deeper into ...
With Melissa McClave and Frank Stefano
Dec. 27, 2023, 6.30 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. (PT)
Free
Do you have an interest in the subject of dying and death? Do you want a place where you can share your opinions, perspectives, and thoughts with others who want ...
With Melissa McClave and Frank Stefano
Nov. 22, 2023, 6.30 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. (PT)
Free
Do you have an interest in the subject of dying and death? Do you want a place where you can share your opinions, perspectives, and thoughts with others who want ...
With Melissa McClave
Dec. 5, 2023, 4.30 p.m. - 6.00 p.m. (PT)
Free
Do you have an interest in the subject of dying and death? Are you looking for a safe space to share your thoughts, ask questions, and listen to the perspective ...
With Mel McClave
Nov. 7, 2023, 4.30 p.m. - 6.00 p.m. (PDT)
Free
Are you looking for a safe place to share your thoughts, ask questions, and listen to the perspective of others on the physical, emotionaal, and spiritual aspects that surround dying ...
Death Cafe: San Diego Online Death Cafe with Mel and Frank
Posted by Mel McClave on Oct. 10, 2023, 4:33 p.m.
With Mel McClave
Oct. 25, 2023, 6.30 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. (PDT)
Free
Do you have an interest in the subject of dying and death? Are you looking for a safe place to share your thoughts, ask questions, and listen to the perspective ...
With Melissa McClave
Oct. 25, 2023, 1.00 p.m. - 2.30 p.m. (PDT)
Free
This Death Cafe is an opportunity to discuss all aspects of dying and death in a safe and respectful atmosphere.
Please joins us as we delve deeper into what aspects ...
With Melissa (Mel) McClave
Sept. 27, 2023, 1.00 p.m. - 2.30 p.m. (PDT)
Free
Do you have an interest in the subject of dying and death? Are you looking for a safe place to share your thoughts, ask questions, and hear what other people ...
With Melissa McClave
Aug. 30, 2023, 1.00 p.m. - 2.30 p.m. (PDT)
Free
About this Death Cafe
Do you have an interest in the subject of dying and death? Are you looking for a safe place to share your thoughts, ask questions, and ...