Death Cafe write-ups
Bali Death Cafe 2.0 Write up
Posted by Helen Joanna on April 13, 2019, 4:25 a.m.
We held a very beautiful inquisitive space on a sunny afternoon. The six of us dove into the topic of what it means to die a "good death", and how the medicalization of the dying process often blurs the line between when the care is improving standards of living, and when it is diminishing it.
Death Cafe' of Central Arkansas Write up
Posted by Jamie Boshears & Simone Brock on April 9, 2019, 10:52 a.m.
Descriptions of the night: interesting, fascinatingly morbid, thought provoking, affirming, enriching, intriguing, informative, fun, convivial, open, inspirational, comforting, diverse, curious, and welcoming. Where else do you get this and cake (we had donuts) with a group of people coming together for the first time? What a fabulous night!
The inaugural Death Café of Central Arkansas was, in the words of a journalist that attended, “The conversation was stimulating, fascinating, and the donuts were delish. I’d call it a success.”
Our conversation flowed to topics about deficits in culture, writing your own obituary, pet death, parental and family influence on views of death, how we live in layers ...
Whitstable Death Cafe Write up
Posted by suejgoodrum on April 9, 2019, 6:16 a.m.
A lively afternoon with different perspectives on what we can do to make life easier for those who are left after we've died - Talk more and clear out the loft!
How different cultures include death as part of life.
Facing our own mortality.
All contributions thoughtful, accompanied by laughing at times.
Lovely cakes and good coffee and tea from the Umbrella cafe. Thanks to the Umbrella centre for letting us host our cafe in your Lounge. Sue and Julie
Fairfax Death Cafe An Open Conversation Write up
Posted by johnbyrnebarry on April 8, 2019, 11:27 p.m.
You might think that talking about death would be somber, and yes, sometimes it was.
But there was plenty of laughter. One man introduced himself by saying, “Today is a banner day. Today I’ve lived longer than I’ve ever lived before.”
One woman told the story of a friend, who, when she learned she had inoperable cancer, said, “Oh, I don’t have to go to work anymore.”
One man said he was comfortable with the idea of dying, but he couldn’t get himself to move on the paperwork like his will and advanced directive.
We heard about a woman with a terminal disease who ...
Death Cafe Wien Write up
Posted by Alexandra Masetti on April 6, 2019, 10:45 a.m.
Endlich! Der Frühling ist da -wieder einmal ein Frühling. Was für ein Glück. Zum ersten Mal durften wir den weitläufigen Gastgarten unseres Gastgebers, des Cafe der Spanischen Hofreitschule, bestaunen. Dort steppte der Bär. Herr Fritz hatte wieder unseren Stammplatz reserviert – die ruhige Ecke ganz hinten. Es fanden sich vier TeilnehmerInnen ein. Nach langem wieder einmal ein Death Cafe im kleineren Rahmen. Die Gespräche führten diesmal zur Angst vor dem eigenen Tod, zu den unterschiedlichen Vorstellungen vor „dem Danach“. Es ging um den Einfluss, den die Todesangst auf die Gegenwart und unsere Weise zu Leben hat. Oder die Nichtangst vor dem ...
Carondelet Death Cafe Write up
Posted by Steve Dukenski on April 4, 2019, 10:47 a.m.
We held the first Death Cafe on the College of St. Rose campus, open to the entire campus community. We expected a modest turnout of 7 or so, and got between 25 and 30. We had to move from a small conference room to the multiuse "sanctuary space" and split the group into 2. This unfortunately meant people could not enjoy food or drink during the discussion, but gave people an excuse to gather after for more informal discussion and food afterwards.
(One attendee was exciting to provide a cake in the shape of a 3D human skull, which was by all accounts delicious!)
Some attendees were there ...
"Что если кто-то из нас сейчас умрет?" - Задала одна из участниц.
Действительно: куда нужно позвонить? КОГО Вызвать? И какая юридические формальности за этим последует?
Вопрос, который меня беспокоит: не повредит ли смерть участника или ведущий сам проект . Может быть я становлюсь циничной, но именно в такой ситуации очень важная, мне кажется продолжать встречаться и говорить о Смерти
Death Cafe Tunbridge Wells Write up
Posted by carmeldunmall on April 2, 2019, 7:56 a.m.
9 people met at the Trinity for the Death cafe.
I was unable to attend, but I heard that eveyone contributed to the discussion, taking about what makes a good death. The venue was very noisy so I am in the process of finding a new location. May's Death cafe will be at the Trinity but after that we will relocate. This may mean a change in dates!
Death Cafe in Moscow office Write up
Posted by DambisMaria on April 2, 2019, 6:54 a.m.
There were 5 participants at the table. The group was very active and within 2 hours each participant spoke on different topics related to death. The story of this meeting can be read here https://www.b17.ru/blog/deathcafe1/
Virden Death Cafe Write up
Posted by chriscross on March 31, 2019, 9:25 p.m.
Spring Break was happening and so was an important local hockey play off game but there were still 15 people who came out to our first Death Cafe of 2019. As per our previous events the hosts at Gopher Creek provided delicious food and drink for purchase and I for one enjoyed every bite of the chocolate cake-yummy! Just as most cafes the first 30 seconds were quiet and then lively discussion ensued. The topics were varied and interesting and some of the repeat attendees expressed that it was really interesting to see the contrast in each cafe-all good just different topics and perspectives. It always feels good ...
Death Cafe in Nelson, New Zealand Write up
Posted by BarbaraGreene on March 30, 2019, 2:17 a.m.
We are entering our 4th year of monthly Death Cafe. On each occasion I am grateful to Jon Underwood and his family for the opportunity to be part of this social franchise with its most sensible guidelines.
Today was a mix of long standing regular attendees and some first timers. Some comments from them:
"The suicide discussion was interesting"
""This group has helped me find my voices"
"A life enriching experience"!
"Not long enough, so many discussions that we could have expanded on"
Thank you everyone,
Barbara
Oxnard's first (that we know of) Death Cafe drew people from as far away as Thousand Oaks and Santa Barbara. It was well-attended with 13 people from all age groups. We ate cake and cookies, drank tea, and talked about subjects like grief, alternatives to traditional dispositions, and visits from deceased loved ones. The attendees enthusiastically agreed we should host again, and soon! I won't be surprised to see Camarillo and Thousand Oaks Death Cafes soon as well.
Monmouth County Death Cafe Write up
Posted by Beth Almerini on March 28, 2019, 3:40 p.m.
Home funerals, green burials, near death experiences,death and dying from different cultural perspectives, experiences with death as a young child, and more were part of the discussion at this week's Death Cafe. And, of course, there was cake! We had a large and convivial group, with many planning to return to continue the conversation next month.
Death Cafe Iowa Write up
Posted by DeathCafeIowa on March 27, 2019, 12:49 p.m.
For March’s Death Café Iowa we met at a Plymouth Place on Ingersoll. Buffy Peters and Becca Suvalsky (members of the Young Bereavement Professionals Group) facilitated the group. We had 9 people in attendance, 1 man and 8 women, and participants ranged in ages and professions.
Members brought several new interesting topics to the group this month. Topics included the Scro Machine by Dr. Philip Narco which is a portable nitrogen machine in Sweden that is being used to assist in death with dignity. The group also discussed animal taxidermy, donating body to science, and a recent article about a body farm in Colorado that has been ...
Death Cafe Sundre Alberta Write up
Posted by sundrepalliativecare on March 26, 2019, 11:48 a.m.
Our first Death Cafe was a big success!
We had lots of inspiring conversation, which created some thoughtful moments. The topics were enlightening and flowed from one topic to another.
The chocolate cake was 'exceptional' according to the evaluations and raves. This is a must for the next Death Cafe, we were told.
We plan to hold the second Death Cafe in early June 2019. Stay tuned!