Death Cafe write-ups
Feb 2021 - Small international group but always interesting people attending this Death Cafe ... some of the topics discussed
related to conversation starters to engage those we love in having these important conversations. And thinking of
them as "important" conversations rather than labelling them "difficult conversations".
We spoke of funeral rituals and their importance and a funky bluetooth item called ModURN; mentioning The Kindnes
Pandemic on Facebook - engaging in positive stories; sharing with families about what is important with a special
mention of Christmas time and how to have the Xmas you always wanted; and sharing fondest memories (the 'gifts'
of love) and how one lovely lady had young ...
Death Cafe Tunbridge Wells Online BST Write up
Posted by carmeldunmall on April 25, 2021, 5:27 a.m.
8 of us met for a discussion that included someone considering suicide, the group were open to this conversation. We also discussed, dying at home and how this could effect our loved ones, dying in hospital and transportion of deceased loved ones back home following death.
Death Cafe Iowa CDT Write up
Posted by DeathCafeIowa on April 21, 2021, 10:16 a.m.
For our April Death Café Iowa we met via Zoom. Buffy Peters from the Bereavement Professionals Group facilitated the group. There were 7 individuals who attended the Death Café this month.
The first topic we came across was the idea of do I really know what I want towards my own death? A participant had shared that they had a near death experience that made them question if they really wanted what they had planned for their end-of-life care. This individual had asked for a Do Not Resuscitate order (DNR), but when the time came, was asking themselves if that’s what they really wanted. The conversation turned ...
Denver Metro Death Cafe Write up
Posted by Eeebee1981 on April 18, 2021, 4:08 p.m.
I wish I could have attended, but no access to the public.
Online Death Cafe Grimsby GMT Write up
Posted by Craig Doyley on April 14, 2021, 11:47 a.m.
The event went really well, only a few people there but the evening was enjoyed by all. It was also agreed by the group to now hold a Death Cafe every mounth.
Tucson Online MST Friendly & Fearless Death Cafe Write up
Posted by TucsonFFDeathCafe on April 2, 2021, 11:03 a.m.
Last Café we talked about vaccines. Our conversation ranged from happy to have had one, eagerly awaiting the opportunity, uncertain and waiting to learn more, to definitely no. This is exactly what I love about Death Cafes, civil conversation, welcoming all points of view, on meaningful life and death matters. Sometimes professionals come to Café and say they’ve come to “learn.” Café guidelines state clearly that besides no counseling or therapy, there is no education or content offered, and no agenda; Cafes are devoid of any particular point of view. So what is a Death Café? It’s an opportunity to come together, air ourselves out, hear ...
CVUU Virtual Death Cafe Write up
Posted by paulaechols on March 21, 2021, 9:14 a.m.
Our Death Cafe was attended by 19 people. We had people from other congregations as well as CVUU. There were attendees from the Hampton Roads area, Richmond, VA, and even Vermont! We had one tech person who managed the zoom break out rooms. We started at 7:00 by introducing ourselves and learning about the history and goals of the Death Cafe. At 8:15, we broke into 2 groups of 8 - 9 each where we discussed topics related to end of life. After an hour in small groups, we all joined back together in one large group to summarize and process. Feedback from participants was very positive ...
Hello fellow mortals!
Thank you to those who delved and dipped into our death discussions during the March Death Café – Hillsborough (DC-H) Zoom call! Welcome to the eleven (!) new folx! Zoom offers a different dynamic from meeting in person and allows people to participate from long distances such as, this time, New York, Illinois, Florida, Washington, and even Vancouver, Canada. It was wonderful having four university students join in as part of their Death, Dying, and Bereavement courses. One of them kindly emailed afterward, “I just wanted to let you know that I really enjoyed attending my first Death Cafe. It was so interesting hearing other people’s ...
Death Cafe - Nowra, NSW, Australia Write up
Posted by Carolyn1961 on March 20, 2021, 9:46 p.m.
Great morning spent with 12 participants. Great little venue, wonderful coffee and and an invite from the venue operator to come back again.
Stories and experiences were interesting and diverse.
Wonderful experience.
Carolyn Vaughan - facilitator
Death Cafe - Ulladulla, NSW, Australia Write up
Posted by Carolyn1961 on March 20, 2021, 9:42 p.m.
We had a wonderful afternoon sharing with 18 people from various walks of life. Stories and beliefs were shared from the heart and the conversation was quite moving.
Caroilyn Vaughan - Facilitator
March Death Cafe Write up
Posted by DeathCafeIowa on March 17, 2021, 10:17 a.m.
For our March Death Café Iowa we met on Zoom. Buffy Peters and Hannah Moldovan, our intern, from the Bereavement Professionals Group facilitated the group. There were 12 individuals who attended the Death Café and we even had a participant from North Carolina.
The first topic we focused on was deciding the type of disposition one wants when they die. There are those who want a more natural method of being buried so that they can decompose more naturally. Some individuals do not wish to be cremated for many reasons but some may include religious beliefs, cultural associations, or environmental beliefs as well. The question of why cement ...
Online Death Cafe for Pet Lovers EST Write up
Posted by suemannell on March 13, 2021, 8:45 p.m.
14 individuals from Canada, U.S.A. and Europe registered for our conversations on how death shows up in our life, especially when it comes to a death of our beloved pets. Heart felt stories and respectful conversations were shared for over an hour and a half about our common experiences.
Online Upminster Death Cafe GMT Write up
Posted by MortuaryGem on March 10, 2021, 4:27 a.m.
One thing I have really loved about hosting a Death Cafe during a pandemic is that we have had guests from all over the world, and they share some brilliant stories and perspectives with us. I think there is something really to be learnt from opening up Death Cafe to the online format. It has meant so many people are able to come together that couldn't before, and I certainly would never have considered an online format to have so many advantages!
Liverpool Online Death Cafe GMT Write up
Posted by Kris D'Aout on March 7, 2021, 8:01 a.m.
A new year and a new Liverpool Death Café!
Over the last few years, Jamie has expertly led Death Café, initially in person and then via Zoom. I have been to quite a few and always had really good evenings, so when Jamie asked me to take over because of other commitments I was very happy to. Thanks Jamie for all your work (and for setting the bar high!)
We met on 27 January via Zoom – a fairly small group of seven, which could have been ten hadn’t some emails ended up in my spam folder. My apologies, and it won’t happen again. Three people will ...
Death Cafe Tunbridge Wells Online GMT Write up
Posted by carmeldunmall on March 3, 2021, 4:45 a.m. 1 comment
An inspiring conversation, considering dying at home and how to support people with choice. Two people within the group had experienced life changing illness and were very open in disclosing how this had changed their view on life.