Second Sunday Death Cafe
A write up of Second Sunday Death Cafe Portland, OR
By nomenoyou1
I enjoyed a robust conversation. Generally, it was a quiet and soft-spoken group. No one had been to a Death Cafe before. Several people had left conservative religious traditions and were navigating a spiritual life that filled their current needs. A few people had recent losses and others had no personal experience with death. We had long discussions on the dying process and what came after death. Fear was a common theme. People asked for insights on how to connect with family. There was some loneliness. We had long conversations on preparing for death. Some attendees wanted to connect with others, others wanted to be more comfortable with the time they have left, and others wanted to be well prepared. We discussed living wills, advanced directives, POLSTs, and end of life care. Everyone was welcomed to future events.