Death Cafe write-ups
Dunstable Death Cafe Write up
Posted by DunstableLibrary on April 4, 2023, 3:23 a.m.
We had a lovely group of 11 people (including facilitators) and we discussed the issues encountered with family while dealing with grief, how a loss can suddenly impact relationships with siblings and other family members. Talking about legacy with one's family, especially children was also a subject we touched on.
Virtual Death Cafe PDT Albany, CA USA Write up
Posted by JimKirkpatrick on March 29, 2023, 9:04 a.m.
Genevieve and Jim welcomed returning participants and a person for the first time. They came from US, North East, Mid West, West Coast and Canada.
Death Cafe-Easton Write up
Posted by janmcginleydoula73 on March 28, 2023, 10:23 a.m. 1 comment
Death Cafe- Easton finally has a permanent home. We are now located in the Art Studio of Bonnie Winfield in the Smartivities Bldg in historic downton Easton. Our first session in our great new space was filled with lots of tea, muffins and great conversation- exploring topics such as: How would we change the way we live if we only had 6 months left.
March 2023 Death Cafe Write up
Posted by Denise Glover on March 27, 2023, 11:49 a.m.
Ten folks gathered for a pleasant evening talking about death. The participants broke into two groups, with a half-hour at the end for the full group to gather and share.
We expected more people, but the weather had other plans!
Tucson Online MST Friendly & Fearless Death Cafe Write up
Posted by TucsonFFDeathCafe on March 25, 2023, 12:50 p.m.
Is death something that elicits terror or excitement or both? As author Michael Singer says, “Let’s just let it be something to look forward to as the ultimate once-in-a-lifetime experience.”
One Café goer described how his wife was not able to complete her dying, and was sent back here to Earth school to clear up her two “voodoo dolls,” grudges she was holding with two people in her life. Having spent a lot of time in the NDE, near-death-experience space, he said that many who have had NDEs report wanting to die, to continue to move on, because they felt such peace and beauty on the other ...
Monmouth County Death Cafe Write up
Posted by Beth Almerini on March 22, 2023, 5:10 p.m.
We had a nice, intimite group today and had fascinating conversation about medical aid in dying and other somewhat controversial topics.
Monmouth County Death Cafe Write up
Posted by Beth Almerini on March 22, 2023, 5:04 p.m.
It was good to see old members and new ones after our long hiatus. As usual, we shared interesting conversation with many points of view. Looking forward to continuing!
Death Cafe-Easton Write up
Posted by janmcginleydoula73 on March 22, 2023, 3:57 p.m.
A record crowd today at Death Cafe- Easton. We talked about several topics including The Death with Dignity legislation, our thoughts on death being a human experience as opposed to a medical experience etc... we all enjoyed the first meeting at our permanent home: The Art Studio of Dr Bonnie Winfield. See you next month!
Death Cafe Halifax Online AST Write up
Posted by Death Cafe Halifax Nova Scotia on March 22, 2023, 9:03 a.m.
The group that gathered online, including “regulars” and some first-timers, had a range of interests including logistics associated with natural burial, one’s agency as it relates to end-of-life decision making, the balance of medicine and a person’s wishes, “being” there for others, and communicating with someone recently diagnosed with breast cancer who has chosen no surgery or radiation
· Numerous people shared experiences related to talking with people who had been diagnosed with cancer – not everyone around the person may agree with their treatment choices (or non-treatment choices). Common views revolved around respecting and trusting their wishes, walking the walk with them, and being present for them ...
Death Cafe North Canterbury NZ Write up
Posted by Death Cafe North Canterbury, Aotearoa New Zealand on March 12, 2023, 6:15 p.m.
We had our very first Death Cafe in North Canterbury recently, in Kaiapoi. Despite torrential rain, cold and the fact I dropped the pear cake...it was great!
We had two attendees and two facilitators, talked non stop about our beliefs, our experiences and societal perspectives.
Onwards and upwards, Rangiora next time,
Stay well and keep talking n hugging, Liz :)
Virtual Death Cafe PST Albany, CA USA Write up
Posted by JimKirkpatrick on Feb. 27, 2023, 4:35 p.m.
The Virtual Death Cafe's doors opened at 3:50PM for Cohosts Genevieve and Jim to welcome friends and new friends. 11 Men and women arrived from Eastern Canada, NE, SE, Midwest and West US. The participants shared and listened open heartedly and leaving room for silence. We participants raised our thoughts and feelings about how we want to leave our existence, what to leave and where to place our bodies, our ashes, our composted selves. Living fully now and loving now too. Aging. I look forward to our next Virtual Cafe we host on the 4th Sunday in March.
Death Cafe- Easton Write up
Posted by janmcginleydoula73 on Feb. 26, 2023, 7:58 a.m. 1 comment
Our first get together was held last week and it exceeded all expectations. We limited the group to 10 so we could have a conversation as opposed to a "meeting:". The conversation turned to caregiving of our parents, Death with Dignity legislation, signs from loved ones who have passed etc. There are already more than 15 people expressing interest in the next session so we may have to do two sessions to accommodate . It seems that people ARE ready to talk about death- finally!
Dunstable Death Cafe Write up
Posted by DunstableLibrary on Feb. 24, 2023, 4:31 a.m.
Had a wonderful session, 2 people attended and we were 4 in total. The discussions touched on "recovering from" grief and societal norms of grieving for a short amount of time, then resuming life as before. We talked about loneliness after a bereavement, and the lack of openness to talk about grief which can lead to unhealthy coping mechanisms, even within a family, and how it can either bring members of a family closer together or further apart. All in all a wonderful, insightful session.
February Online Death Cafe Iowa CST Write up
Posted by DeathCafeIowa on Feb. 22, 2023, 2:40 p.m.
February Death Café Iowa was held on Tuesday February 21st where Buffy Peters, facilitator, had four individuals join her for conversation surrounding death and dying. We had such great conversation this month and we are so thankful for every individual who joins us! Here is a little bit of what this group chatted about.
The first topic of interest was the topic of burial vs. cremation as forms of final disposition. Conversation about “not wanting to take up real estate” in terms of a burial but respecting others’ choices to decide what is best for them. Rituals, such as a burial, and how those impact communities and ...
Online PST Death Cafe Write up
Posted by jschm117@aol.com on Feb. 16, 2023, 4:45 p.m.
We had 15 people join us. We had some serious talks, but we also had some fun. Thanks to all the wonderful folks that showed up and participated. Stay tuned for our next Death Cafe