Dia de Los Muertos - Eastside Death Cafe!
A write up of Death Cafe-Seattle-Eastside
By charbarrett
Our first Eastside Death Cafe was a great success - even more so with the festive feeling of Dia de Los Muertos!
Over thrity people gathered around tables of six or so and shared with one another about their experience of and around death. Everyone wanted to "meet" the rest of the folks in the room (not just those at their table), so we took time for everyone to share a brief introduction. It gave all of us a better feeling of connection as an entire group.
We had many fun sweets to celebrate the Dia de Los Muertos theme, which many enjoyed.
Words used on the evaluations to describe our Death Cafe included: Uplifting, interesting, exciting, helpful, inspiring, informative, humbling, comforting, freeing, connection, hopeful, safe, enjoyable, encouraging, moving, passionate, welcomed, community building, heartfelt, life affirming, stimulating, engaging, invigorating, solidarity, I found my tribe.
We're excited to plan our next Death Cafe in the Spring and look forward to continuing the conversation!
