Death Cafe write-ups
Death Cafe Bilbao Write up
Posted by Jesus Sanchez Etxaniz on Jan. 7, 2020, 12:23 p.m.
This January we´ll have a new cafe
Virden Death Cafe Write up
Posted by chriscross on Jan. 6, 2020, 5:24 p.m.
Another excellent Death Cafe with newcomers to join in the conversation. We have been so encouraged by the various ages and stages of folks attending the death cafes and it has been awesome. One different aspect of this cafe was quite a good discussion regarding spirits and other experiences. Very fascinating for those who were sharing their experience and equally interesting for those who had not had such experiences. We also talked of near death experiences and what that was like for those who had that experience or learned of it from another person. Discussions around new ways of caring for our dead people which are actually the ...
Ibiza Death Cafe Write up
Posted by Ibiza Death Cafe on Jan. 5, 2020, 5:51 a.m.
Another great venue in Ibiza for the December edition of Ibiza Death Cafe. Thanks to all that attended and Happy New Year!
Death Cafe Iowa Write up
Posted by DeathCafeIowa on Dec. 30, 2019, 1:39 p.m.
For December’s Death Café Iowa we met at Palmers Deli & Market on Ingersoll. Buffy Peters and Becca Suvalsky (members of the Bereavement Professionals Group) facilitated the group. We had four people in attendance, 3 women and 1 man, and participants ranged in ages and professions. Members brought several interesting topics to the group this month. We had a really good conversation at this month’s Death Café.
One group member brought an article that discussed the history of death certificates. This lead to a really interesting conversation about birth and death certificates. We also discussed the importance of having a death certificate and what it is used ...
Death Cafe Kingston Write up
Posted by Death Cafe Kingston on Dec. 18, 2019, 6:11 a.m.
Particularly poignant as the group met on Remembrance Day! We were a group of 10 from different back grounds and life experiences.
Topics discussed included debate over the value of social media platforms to announce death or pay tribute to those who have died. We discussed why people find it hard to share thoughts about death and the taboo nature of dying and illness.
We noted how important it is to speak with children honestly about death and bereavement and the support groups available for this.
We also spoke about the cost of funerals and funeral insurance policy. For those without one, there is a risk that family ...
DWU Death Cafe Mitchell Write up
Posted by Denise VanM on Dec. 15, 2019, 8 p.m.
The students did a fantastic job of presenting their topics. We had several faculty and staff from campus come and comment on how well the students knew their material and were able to communicate what they know. I didn't get a count of how many came, but we had a really good crowd during the two hours we held the cafe.
The exciting news, though, is that a reporter from SDPB contacted us and did a piece on the cafe. She was impressed as well, and was very complimentary of the Death Cafe model.
Here is the link to the article and radio piece: https://www.sdpb ...
Rutland Death Cafe Write up
Posted by NL Sobotka on Dec. 13, 2019, 4:51 p.m.
I am pleased that tonight's Death Cafe in Rutland VT was a success. Everyone spoke and shared. We laughed and also were quiet. Advanced Directives were discussed, as well as various types of burials. I am looking forward to next month!
Death Cafe
Evaluation Summary
Evaluations: 8 submitted
Attendees: 1 facilitator, 16 attendees
We were fortunate to be able to use Tusk Baltic again for our second Death Cafe in Liverpool. This was again advertised through Facebook and through the growing contact list of people who have previously shown an interest or attended/booked a ticket through Eventbrite. There were sixteen participants, and again we had a number who initially had booked, that did not come along.
Jamie Fearn was the facilitator, and brings her experience of bereavement counselling, volunteering for Samaritans and non-religious pastoral support work to the role. This was our second in Liverpool partnering Tusk Baltic ...
Faversham Death Cafe Write up
Posted by Louise Allen (Faversham Death Cafe) on Dec. 1, 2019, 3:01 p.m.
In a cosy wooden cabin at the welcoming Abbey Physic Community Garden, with a plentiful supply of tea, delicious homemade vegan cake and an unexpected abundance of snacks, a group a strangers gathered and talked about death and dying. It was the first Faversham Death Café.
Some people had been to a Death Cafe before, some people knew what they wanted to talk about, some people weren’t sure what had brought them along and some people just wanted to listen.
Death Cafés happen across the world – it is a model developed by Jon Underwood and Sue Barsky Reid (www.deathcafe.com). They are free, always include ...
Ibiza Death Cafe Write up
Posted by Ibiza Death Cafe on Nov. 30, 2019, 2:37 p.m.
Thanks to everyone that came to the Ibiza Death Cafe event last week! The busiest session yet! Great to meet more new like-minded people! Thanks also goes to Es Galliner in San Josep for a warm reception. Until next time!
Death Cafe Divinopolis Write up
Posted by Domingos Sávio Calixto on Nov. 30, 2019, 1:22 p.m.
good date, good day!
Death Cafe Divinopolis Write up
Posted by Domingos Sávio Calixto on Nov. 30, 2019, 1:08 p.m.
great meeting!!!
Roseneath Death Cafe Write up
Posted by Carmel OBeirne on Nov. 23, 2019, 11:03 p.m.
This morning we hosted our 3rd Death Cafe at Roseneath Community Room in Clifton Hill Melbourne .There were 7 of us, all women and the conversation was free flowing and informative with everyone contributing and holding space for each other. Today we went global and made interesting connections and links to climate change, capitalism and the death of systems as we know them .
Thanks to all who attended and connected .
Hello Death Positive People!
Thank you to those who came to the November 13th Death Café – Hillsborough (DC-H) which included two new people adding to this Death Café’s conversations. Fantastic food too, folks – thank you! Information about the next DC-H, plus others in our area, is below. Hint: we’re skipping December due to the numerous holidays. First, a summary of key points we discussed, including links for your further exploration.
Whether they brought it with them or not, everyone shared an item(s) from a loved one and a meaningful story behind the object(s). Feedback on this idea was positive. Thank you for sharing ...
This meeting was the first since the death of my father and I was a bit apprehensive that I would find it rather overwhelming. Not a bit of it. I was able to talk freely about my feelings and reminisce with my group about the time I attended the Kendal Death Cafe with my father. Whilst the meeting was scheduled to start at 6 pm, people kept arriving and there were more than 20 of us by the end. It was lovely to see some familiar faces and to meet with new people. We divided up into three groups and my group (of 8) were able to chat ...