Death Cafe write-ups
Death Cafe in Toronto for widow/ers whose loss is 2+ years ago Write up
Posted by Justine Silver on Feb. 15, 2016, 1:09 p.m.
The second Death Cafe for this group was smaller - with 6 people - which led to a more intimate discussion.
Via evaluation, participants described the session as emotional, comforting, understanding and inclusive.
My favourite answer to the question "If someone told you they were thinking of attending a Death Cafe, what would you tell them" is . . . "Can I pick you up?"
Hornby Island, BC Death Cafe III Write up
Posted by Sylvia Sienikehä Elysiana on Feb. 11, 2016, 1:06 p.m.
Another beautiful gathering, about 20 attendees.
Happy and honored to hold space for these events!
Highcliffe Death Cafe Write up
Posted by Lis Horwich on Feb. 9, 2016, 4:35 a.m.
A very enjoyable evening at Highcliffe Death Café. We had one new member joying us to make our small group perfect this evening. We talked much about Kundalini awakening, which one member has experienced, he felt he all too often were not understood by folks, he shares this information with. He was so relieved he was heard this evening. We shared a discussion about some books on the table, several written by Emma Heathcote-James: “They Walk Among Us”, was highly recommend and Fritjof Capra: “The Tao of Physics” and “Uncommon Wisdom” as “must” read books. Talked briefly about funerals, if we cared for a David Bowie style with ...
Montpelier Death Cafe Write up
Posted by MontpelierDeathCafe on Feb. 8, 2016, 4:02 p.m.
"How not avoid what is uncomfortable, how to embrace it. How to make space in this our society for this experience." These were some of the challenges an attendee shared with the group after their experience of being with someone through death. "Death has changed everything for me in the most profound way that I am actually grateful for the experience," admitted another.
To be with someone who is dying is to come close to a profoundly liminal experience. As one member said, "Death is the transition between the seen and the unseen." And while deeply sad, it can be awe inspiring to realize that "whatever we are ...
How rich to share on Death amongst familiars, friends and many new faces in the sacred space of openess and beauty Sukhasiddhi Foundation provided.
Hard to fathom the many perspectives and thoughtful personal shares took place in the course of ONLY 2 hours - deep medicine.
Some skeletons came out of the closet and comfortably danced together for a bit, gaining some footing into the mystery by sharing something of what has been experienced of death so far, every ear open to one another, learning more, what moves are possible and how it might be ... heart emoticon
When it was over, I felt most of us wanting to continue ...
Tucson Death Cafe Write up
Posted by tucsondeathcafe on Feb. 4, 2016, 11:39 a.m.
Tucson’s Death Café February edition was super sweet! We had the magic number of 17 attendees and many new faces. Among them were two women who traveled from Tempe/Phoenix, a pair of Minnesota snowbirds hoping to start Death Cafe in their hometown, and someone working to bring Death Café to the local deaf community. Subjects that came up for discussion were: “How do we talk about death to our family and friends?” “What is the status of new cultural movements such as home funerals, green burials, and aid-in-dying?” “What is relief grief? Is it a common experience and “okay” to feel relieved – for any reason – such ...
A group of 21 people gathered in my home January 11th. After the initial opening information and instructions we broke into 5 groups in various locations. After about 40 minutes of conversations we took a break and then reformed into new groups for a second conversation. We gathered as a large group in the end to say a few words about our experiences. The feedback was very positive. Everyone present wants to come again. Because I had to turn people away I will find a public location that will hold a larger group next time.
Jamaica Plain Death Cafe Write up
Posted by Carolyn M. on Jan. 31, 2016, 7:59 p.m.
We were 8 people from various areas and it was so wonderful that after introductions, tea and cake was served, conversation took over without lapses. We shared books and information. It was a very congenial time. We started as strangers and left as good neighbors. We have the next date for our Death Cafe, February 26, 2016, 7-9 pm.
Westerville Death Cafe Write up
Posted by Columbus Death Cafe/Lizzy Miles on Jan. 26, 2016, 3:18 p.m.
Biggest attendance yet! We had 28 people. 100% of survey respondents said they would recommend the event to family or friends.
Hornby Island, BC Death Cafe II Write up
Posted by Sylvia Sienikehä Elysiana on Jan. 26, 2016, 1:03 a.m.
Another fantastic turnout -- just shy of 20 people. Thoughtful and insightful.
* Ziggy Stardust cake. (sort of)
Death Cafe Grants Pass Write up
Posted by grantspass on Jan. 24, 2016, 7:52 p.m.
Seventeen people came together to talk about their own interests related to death. One person said, "I had no idea what I would hear or say, ahead of time. It was great to just talk." Subjects discussed ranged from the practical aspects of advanced directives, etc. to what happens after death, to how to change our society's somber attitude toward death to more of a celebration or honoring of life. Often, there were outbursts of laughter, as one person noted, "I had no idea talking about death could be such fun!" Comments were also heard about the linen tablecloths, "fine china teacups" and "awesome cupcakes." Please join ...
Eleven people joined Julie and Sue at the Umbrella Centre in Whitstable on Saturday 23rd January. Conversations were personal, humbling and inspiring.
We also spoke of the festival of 'the Day of the Dead,' could this come to Whitstable? Communications from those who have died, how best to talk to friends and family who have life threatening illnesses, soul midwifery and discussions around taking control of our dying.
We talked a lot, drank tea and coffee and ate cake, there was lots of laughing too. Sue and Julie
Death Cafe in Toronto for widow/ers whose loss is 2+ years ago Write up
Posted by Justine Silver on Jan. 21, 2016, 4:30 p.m.
The first event for this group went well.
12 people attended.
Words people used to describe it are welcoming, unique, truthful, supportive, honest, healing, and real.
Highcliffe Death Cafe Write up
Posted by Lis Horwich on Jan. 21, 2016, 5:52 a.m.
We had an enjoyable afternoon was had yesterday with seven Death Café goers where three came for the first time.
We talked about near death experience, Soul Midwifes, will writing, planning your own funeral, listened to a tune on YouTube for a funeral, medium connection with people who have passed and much more.
Am Linzer Death Cafe im Dezember 2015 nahmen vorwiegend jüngere Leute teil, allerdings waren einige dabei, die schon mit schweren Krankheiten und chronischen Schmerzen viel Erfahrung hatten. Das Gespräch darüber, warum man doch weiter leben will, wenn die Schmerzen unerträglich werden, war sehr offen und ehrlich und schließlich sehr ermutigend.
Nach einem Erfahrungsbericht aus einer Region, wo Tod und Trauer mit sehr strengen Verhaltensregeln belegt sind, wurde in der Gruppe darüber diskutiert, wie man das eigene Begräbnis vorstellt – eine sehr lebhafte und heitere Diskussion.
Geplant war ein Abschluss um 17 Uhr, aber es wollte niemand aufhören. Nach einer kurzen Pause ...