Death Cafe write-ups
Central Houston’s Monthly Death Cafe - August 2024 Write up
Posted by Houston Death Cafe on Aug. 5, 2024, 12:47 a.m.
Central Houston's August 2024 Death Cafe
What a diverse and wonderful group! 25 folks attended this month's vibrant discussion at the McGovern Stella-Link Library.
Below you can find links to various things mentioned during the dialogue:
Local events and groups:
- Sept 14: Michael J Fox Run/Walk for Parkinson's
https://give.michaeljfox.org/event/2024-houston-run-walk/e544377
- The Jung Center
https://junghouston.org/
- Community for Conscious Aging https://www.communityforconsciousaging.org/
- Texas Death with Dignity https://texasdeathwithdignity.org/
- Omega House Hospice https://avenue360.org/houston-clinic-locations/montrose/
Books
- Walking Each Other Home: Conversations on Loving and Dying by Ram Dass
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39346786-walking-each-other-home ...
Death Cafe North Canterbury NZ Write up
Posted by Death Cafe North Canterbury, Aotearoa New Zealand on Aug. 4, 2024, 9:39 p.m.
Kaiapoi (21.07.2024)
Today was a big group – 11 plus Anna and I, once we got over our initial shock and delight, it was a busy kōrero which darted all over the place! I had co-delivered a workshop the weekend before about reducing death costs and some of those attendees came along - so this was the initial talking point. We chatted about expectations of funeral costs – such as who pays for visitors and travellers to the funeral, what is the custom in NZ – in fact, is there a custom at all? We chatted about ashes and how to scatter these – do we have the freedom to scatter ...
Let's Talk Death Cafe Shell Lake, WI Write up
Posted by Maureen Skuban on Aug. 3, 2024, 1:48 p.m.
On July 25, a lively group of six participants jumped right in talking about options at end of life and specifically Death with Dignity. We also spent time on the difference between reconciling and acceptance. Frustrated with limited support after losing a loved one, the value of other traditions was discussed, like the seven day Jewish custom of Shiva. Always learning. Always something new at these gatherings!
North Denver Death Cafe Write up
Posted by Marti Steger on July 31, 2024, 6:30 p.m.
We had a lovely group of 8 community members attend. Hospice nurses and volunteers as well as those looking to talk about their interest in death positive work joined the conversation. We had a great exchange of ideas and shared experiences.
Houston’s Monthly Death Cafe - July 2024 Write up
Posted by Houston Death Cafe on July 16, 2024, 1:15 p.m.
Central Houston's July 2024 Death Cafe
We had a wonderful discussion with a group of 12. The meeting also featured an unexpected spider rescue, and the first rain from Hurricane Beryl hit just as we were leaving the library.
Below you can find links to various things mentioned during the dialogue:
Local events:
- West University Aging Solo workshop (this is offered several time throughout the year)
https://www.amazingplacehouston.org/community-education/aging-solo/
- Jung Center book study group - Walking Each Other Home
https://junghouston.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/junghouston/event.jsp?event=10935
Books:
- The Denial of Death by Ernest Becker https://www.goodreads.com/book/show ...
Death Cafe Whangarei Write up
Posted by Jo Moselen on July 8, 2024, 9:38 p.m.
There were twelve attendees and two facilitators at this Death Cafe held at The Fat Camel Cafe. This is the third DC we have held at this venue which mostly works fine although at times can be noisey as reflected in some of the feedback. We do like to hold Death Cafes in a cafe as it adds to the informality and the normalising of the conversation. We'ver yet to find the ideal venue. The conversation was free flowing and wide ranging and focussed on two particular topics, assisted dying and the legalities around cremains and what to do with them. The feedback was positive and encouraging ...
Our June Death Café welcomed both regular and new attendees to our familiar locale, the Creative Space in Manly Library, and as usual, death was a hot topic. The conversation flowed from the moment people settled themselves into their chairs until it came time to leave, with all of us wondering where the time had gone, and wishing we could keep chatting.
It never ceases to amaze me why people come to the Death Café, meaning the journey they have taken in life and the experiences that have shaped their world view and their personal belief systems. “It bothers me, that we can’t use the word ‘death ...
Let's Talk Death Cafe Shell Lake, WI Write up
Posted by Maureen Skuban on June 30, 2024, 10:35 p.m.
On June 27th, 2024, the group settled into great conversation before the meeting had even begun. Seven participants attended. We shared thoughts about medical advances extending life to a fault as there can be worse things than death. Willingness to donate full body to science versus being an organ donor was contemplated. We were amused to discover two of us were enjoying the same novel, “The Collected Regrets of Clover,” which is centered around a Death Doula who frequents Death Cafes. Other recommended reads shared were “Being Mortal” and “Final Gifts.”
At the Care Cafe we have been hosting a Death Cafe on the first Monday of the month. The gatherings have been warm, encouraging and uplifting. Lots of topics being discussed, emotions and ideas shared and friendships developed. Long may it last.
Summer Death Cafe (Ottawa East) Write up
Posted by spacefordeath on June 26, 2024, 9:14 p.m.
On a sweltering evening in June, 25 mere mortals gathered in a cool room at the Beechwood National Memorial Centre to engage in a lively conversation about death. Many participants were already familiar with the venue from previous celebrations of life or visits to its established cemetery, well-known for community events and serene landscape.
People of various ages and stages came together to share common ground and differing opinions. A recurring theme in many stories was related to the clarity and authentic expression that often emerges during times of grief. There was discussion around the relief that can accompany a death, particularly of a parent or someone for ...
Camberwell online Death Cafe Write up
Posted by annkenrick on June 19, 2024, 8:59 a.m.
A group of people met online to discuss all things death and dying. each one took five minutes to talk about their reason for joining the group:
- realised they were scared about death and responded to the facebook post
- another had lived in London for a few years and this had been inthe back of their mind - curious about end of life planning and surprised that people think about insurance but not death - pracitcal aspects like who would feed the dog but also how considering death brings meaning into life
- the third spoke of her history and how a major back accident had led her to re-examine priorities ...
Swanage Death Cafe Write up
Posted by peterneall on June 15, 2024, 8:02 a.m.
12 people met with Peter and Lucinda for Swanage 's second "Death Cafe on the afternoon of June 14th.
Four had attended the previous Cafe, one other had attended othe cafes in the UK. The rest were 'Newbies'
As before the discussion ranged widely with deeply personal disclosures and renewed feelings of hard times, particularly when the conversation touched on Child deprivation and young suicides.
The wide age range range of the attendees gave valuable experience for all of us and at the end there was a 100% request for Swanage Death Cafe to continue. WE will meet again in September.
Details to follow.
The Guild Death Cafe Write up
Posted by FrancesUnderhill on June 14, 2024, 3:23 a.m.
Thank you to those that came along we had an interesting morning talking about how importnat it is to talk about death and dying and think about putting plans in place for a good death.
Thanks to everyone that popped by, we'll be at the United Reformed Church in Wilmslow next time.
Nantwich Death Cafe Write up
Posted by FrancesUnderhill on June 14, 2024, 3:21 a.m.
Wow! Thank you to everyone that attended, there were no less than 16 people on the evening. What a great evening we had hearing young peoples views on death and dying. We also talked about donating your body to science and what happens beyond death. There were some inspiring gentlemen that also talked about their experiences of death and expectations they felt they needed to uphold.
Thanks for a brilliant evening and we'll see you next time.
Nantwich Death Cafe Write up
Posted by FrancesUnderhill on June 14, 2024, 3:17 a.m.
Wow we had 12 attendees and what a night of talking about alternative funerals and what choices people would like for their own funeral. We had wonderful insight from a couples perspectives and from those living alone. Thank you to everyone for coming along..
See you all next time.