Death Cafe write-ups
This was the first death cafe to have been held in Getxo, in Algorta. Initially people were taken by surprise because they thought it would be an organised discussion and a talk. However the discussion began and when it came to close the people were surprised at how fast the time had gone. Much of the conversation was around children and how to talk to children about death.
The consensus was that the people would like to repeat the experience.
As at the first Death Cafe, the staff at Tellus 360 were quite attentive and gracious as 12 people gathered about the two tables for conversation, cake, coffee and other libations.
Though we anticipated a few more, the folks who came together to meet and discuss the mysteries and the delights of life ... and death this night easily embraced the Death Cafe concept.
Everyone who attended echoed the sentiments of facilitators Jen and Meghan. "This was an very interesting evening."
Cake and cookies provided a perfect topping.
Death Cafe Wetaskiwin Write up
Posted by Jessica Johnson on Jan. 23, 2018, 1:11 p.m.
The Wetaskiwin Library hosted their first Death Cafe, facilitated by Jessica Johnson, to a great turnout. Ten guests discussed a variety of topics and shared laughter, stories, and delicious cookies.
Death Cafe Albany Write up
Posted by Melissa White on Jan. 23, 2018, 9:43 a.m.
Death Cafe Albany is on! Hoping to see some of you there this evening. Would love to make this a regular monthly event, so please message me if you know you can't attend today, but would like to be in touch for future events.
Brownies are in the oven,
Melissa
Seven people met for the first time yesterday at the Oley Valley Community Library. They sat around the table in the Library's cozy setting to share personal and intimate thoughts about death and dying.
Everyone talked, everyone shared ... heart-to-heart expressions, cake, coffee and home-made cookies.
Two hours later, everyone said good-bye's and hoped there'd be another Death Cafe soon.
A very special and engaging afternoon with charming people in this charming little library in this charming little town.
Hornby Island, BC Death Cafe XIV Write up
Posted by Sylvia Sienikehä Elysiana on Jan. 17, 2018, 3:57 a.m.
Lovely, as always.
Swindon Death Cafe Write up
Posted by Sue Holden on Jan. 15, 2018, 10:41 a.m. 1 comment
The January meeting found a good number of attendees, some new faces, some old ones.
We had a general discussion around funerals, coffin types, what was allowable in terms of body disposal and the conversation flowed easily around associated subjects.
Look at this link to the Swindon Advertiser which ran a very good article about the meeting in January.
http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/leisure/lifestyle/15847036.TRUE_LIFE__Date_in_the_Death_Cafe/
Death Cafe Write up
Posted by opentemple on Jan. 8, 2018, 3:13 p.m.
Open Temple serves up death and all its mystery with an intimate discussion on that Final Playa Journey into the Beyond. Death Midwife Alua Arthur facilitates with humor and snacks about the only part of life that is inevitable--the end of it.
By design, this event is limited to a small group of 10 so be sure to RSVP at info@opentemple.org.
Vancouver Death Cafe Write up
Posted by Janet Rivers on Jan. 5, 2018, 5:58 p.m. 1 comment
We had 3 attend plus myself. A small but engaged group. Discussion on a wide variety of topics includeing the Advance Care requirements for BC.
Chambana Death Cafe December 16, 2017 Write up
Posted by Sherry Gilles on Jan. 3, 2018, 2:12 p.m.
We met at Unity Church and Spiritual Center in Urbana, IL. There were six of us. I speculate that attendance was low due to the holidays. One person came and then left because he felt ill.
Coffee and cookies were served. One of the attendees brought home made cookies. They were very tasty.
We had an interesting conversation covering old and fertile ground including types of burials and customs surrounding some of them. Also, this being the time of year when focus wanders to death of family members and friends, people talked about that as well.
The most interesting part of this death cafe is that one of ...
Death Cafe Atlanta Write up
Posted by Lisa Oliver on Dec. 22, 2017, 9:47 a.m.
Admittedly, I wasn't too excited about holding the Death Cafe on this day. For one, it was raining and in Atlanta Georgia, any inclement weather is a reason for people to NOT show up.
Six (6!) people showed up! One person even took the bus to attend. The group brought diverse perspectives to the discussion.
One factor I need to get a better handle on is people going off topic and holding the group hostage with their stories. I want to be polite and I feel that the individual must NEED to get it off his or her chest, but mannnn....it can take the joy out ...
In this fourth edition in our city 17 people attended to the invitation. As in previous opportunities, most of them were women (13).
Some different approaches about death appeared:
· No acceptance: incomprehension of death, rejection to loss, “I don’t want to think”, “I don’t want to die”.
· Questions: about great beyond, about how to confront the farewell when there is a fight for remaining, the fear of what is to come.
· Decision about the own death: suicide and freedom.
· Positivity: illness as a learning tool, for opening, for developing the willingness to live thoroughly without so many limitations.
· Hope: near death experiences, the belief that there ...
Death Cafe Lagos Write up
Posted by Hope Ogbologugo on Dec. 19, 2017, 10:31 p.m.
“Why are you here?” The host asked each of the attendees gathered around the white round table in a KFC outlet in Surulere.
“I’m curious about the meeting and wondering why people will be talking about death.”
“The only reason I’m here is ‘cos I came along with my brother, to make sure he doesn't have suicide tendencies, this one he is meeting up with people that are talking about death." This caused an outburst of laughter around the table and set Death Cafe; firmly underway for the last time in 2017, the year it first began in Lagos, Nigeria
Within the next 90 minutes ...
We met at the Church and 12 people attended, 4 of them new to the group. Our conversation was free-ranging as we discussed how we want to be remembered, and our life legacies, along with describing a death that influenced how we think of death. Holiday cupcakes added a festive and delicious touch for our gathering and our fellowship of kindred spirits.
Death Cafe Michigan Write up
Posted by David Small PhD on Dec. 5, 2017, 3:55 p.m.
On November 16 we had in attendance 6 people who were very interested in talking about and sharing their personal expereinces concerning death. There is a lot of curiosity out there about this subject - one which many of us have been taught not to talk too much about. However, our group demonstrated that given the opportunity and a truly safe place to talk about it and lots of feelings, thoughts and emotions will come out. I am looking forward to our next Cafe to be held on December 14 in the same location.