Blarney Death Cafe
A write up of Blarney Death Cafe
By Ivan
Thirteen people attended the event in Blarney and it was a very positive experience. The host and facilitators were very encouraged by the turnout and the participation of people and would certainly be interested in hosting another Death Cafe!
How would you rate this event?
Average score 4.8
Excellent- I didn’t know what to expect; but would like a chance to consider the issues more deeply
Surprisingly optimistic and practical
Relaxed, welcoming space for sharing
Would you say that attending this event affected your feelings about death and/or life?
Yes, to be more positive
Not hugely but it will make me think more
Appreciate everyday that’s left and be specific about my wishes
Inspiring to hear the different perspectives
How comfortable did you feel during the Death Cafe
Average score 5
Possibly not long enough or should be a series of discussions
Uncomfortable at the beginning but totally comfortable for the rest of the session
How well did the structure of the discussion at the Death cafe work?
Average score 4.7
Probably good there was no agenda but being used to being organised/directed wonder would specific questions have been useful
It was excellent, but I feel I’d need more time to prepare
Overall, how would you rate the facilitation of the event?
Average score 4.8
Excellent
How would you rate the cake and drink?
Average score 4.9
Much appreciated
So delicious
Please choose three words which best describe your experience of the Death Cafe
Engaging/Interesting/thought provoking
At ease/non threatening
Completely eye opening
Surprising/open/honest
Special/a privilege/encouraging
Interesting/kind/respectful
Open/kind/respectful
Thought provoking/ honest/ helpful
If someone told you they were thinking of attending a death cafe what would you say to them?
Go
Highly recommend as an opportunity to share thoughts, feelings, experiences, hopes, planning etc
Try it
Do!
Go for it!
I would encourage them to attend
Do it!
Do you have any other comments or things you think we should hear?
Encourage acceptance as its inevitable
Would be interested in attending again
Great so many allowed to express their thoughts