Death Cafe write-ups
Vancouver Death Cafe Write up
Posted by Janet Rivers on June 2, 2017, 2:01 p.m.
We had 14 attending on June 01 at our Friends for Life location. We served ginger tea and an elegant chocolate anglefood cake. It was decided to stay as one group rather than split. The sharing got very personal at one point and we had to redirect the conversation, but in the end all the comments were very good.
Hornby Island, BC Death Cafe X Write up
Posted by Sylvia Sienikehä Elysiana on June 1, 2017, 5:52 p.m.
Lovely group. Talk on everything from advance directives to thoughts on life post life.
We loved the location at the waterside cafe which has a very warm and welcoming feel to it. It was very well attended with about 30 people. This led to it being run in small groups of about 6 people round each table. In some ways it might have been nice to mix more, but that would have curtailed the bonding of the small groups we were in, so mixed feelings about that. The conversation at our table was varied and interesting due to the variety of folks. We had a solicitor, multi faith minister, nurse, soul midwife and interested others! We would love there to be another ...
Death Cafe Grenoble Write up
Posted by Céleste Chantelouve on May 29, 2017, 1:21 p.m.
It went well but I since we were only 6 I didn't explain or enforce clear rules about sharing speech, staying on topic and such...
And there was someone difficult to deal with on those fronts. I'll be a more active facilitator next time, I've seen why it's so important !
Apart from that it was great. People were enthousiastic, asked me about a next one, said they'd try to bring relatives and friends...
We jumped from topic to topic (grieving, fear of loved one's death, dealing with bodies, end of life....) as if we needed to speak of them all urgently. I ...
Death Cafe Austin Write up
Posted by Heather Black on May 24, 2017, 7:18 p.m.
We had a diverse crowd, of approximately 12 people, attend the first Austin Death Cafe - North meeting at Monkey Nest Cafe. There were a number of "industry" people; hospice chaplains, hospice nurses, green funeral directors and green funeral alliance members. We had people that wanted to talk about how people feel about death and those that shared their experiences with death. Our first meeting seemed to lean towards the technical, but there is only so much "You should request a LOT of death certificates" logistic information that can be shared. Our next meeting will be June 4th at 3pm, Monkey Nest on Burnet.
Great Conversations at the death cafe last evening, it was a real privilage to be apart of this group, we all came away much richer for this time of sharing. Thank you to all how came.
Segundo Death Cafe, Costa Rica Write up
Posted by Javier Morales on May 19, 2017, 8:25 p.m.
Last Saturday 13, we started our session around 15:10h, in a lovely cafeteria named Cabra Negra (Black Goat). We expected a little bit more people, but in the end we were seven. Also our cake had some serious typos. Anyway, it was an amazing time.
We tried the same structure we did last time: first, each participant introduced themselves and explained why they had an interest in the topic of death; then we have an open and free discussion.
We order some coffee and started. The introduction part was quicker than we expected, and the reasons were diverse. There was, for example, a person who felt bad ...
Highcliffe Death Cafe Write up
Posted by Lis Horwich on May 18, 2017, 7:02 a.m.
Highcliffe Death Café had a little gathering yesterday, with one new member coming along. Many topics were discussed incl. the idea of “direct disposals” http://www.goodfuneralguide.co.uk/direct-disposal/. How to accept the process of dying, the hugely different prices of having your power of attorney, legally disposal of chattels.
The talk of the after-death experiences and nearly death experiences, look further at Conscious TV or subscribe to the weekly “Friday Afterlife Report” by Victor and Wendy Zammit: http://www.victorzammit.com/May12th2017. If you missed out on last night’s programme on BBC2 9pm “A Time to Life” - following the stories of a number of people ...
Swindon Death Cafe Write up
Posted by Sue Holden on May 15, 2017, 10:48 a.m.
In Dying Matters Awareness Week we talked about things that we can do around death. Make a will, what poweres of attorney are, who are they for?
What had people talked about with their loved ones.
It was nice to welcome back 'old faces' and one new one.
Low Country Death Cafe Write up
Posted by Jan Schreiber on May 13, 2017, 5:19 p.m. 1 comment
This month we met at the same venue, but a little earlier this time. A few people had requested to meet during daytime hours and we had a comfortable turn-out of 10 people. Half the people were new and a few had been searching for us. The group was quite thoughtful and personal in their sharing. Some people returned after experiencing a recent loss. There is also some interest in expanding the Death Cafe in our area. Very exciting to see the Low Country Death Cafe expand!
Chambana Death Cafe May 2017 Write up
Posted by Sherry Gilles on May 12, 2017, 5:40 p.m.
Our most recent death cafe was held on May 3, 2017 at the Urbana Free Library in Urbana, IL. The library does not endorse organizations, topics or presentations but is kind to provide free meeting space for non-profits once a month.
There were a total of ten of us around the table. Several people were new to participating in a death cafe.
After a round of introductions the conversation covered popular themes like green burials, cremation versus traditional burial in a cemetery and the usage of vaults to keep cemeteries from caving in. Mushroom suits and being planted as a tree were interesting topics some brought up.
Family ...
Hornby Island, BC Death Cafe IX Write up
Posted by Sylvia Sienikehä Elysiana on May 7, 2017, 8:31 p.m.
Great group -- conversation primarily focused on thoughts on life before life and life after death.
Despite unseasonable weather (cold, rainy) 18 people came together in the Lancaster Public Library meeting room for Lancaster County's fourth Death Cafe of the year.
Hot coffee and tea and refreshments combined with good conversastion warmed everyone.
One of the suggestions from this Death Cafe was to begin a facebook page. A group met after the Death Cafe and the Lancaster Death Cafe was begun. You are invited to visit this facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/200022423850347/
Vancouver Death Cafe Write up
Posted by Janet Rivers on May 6, 2017, 6:58 p.m.
We had 14 in attendence and 3 facilitors. The comments were all excellent, but it was suggested by 4 people that we should have divided the group in two. We will certainly do this next time, although the conversation moved around the room and everyone participated. The venue was perfect and the cake delicious. Everyone said they would recommend others to attend.
Windy City Death Cafe Write up
Posted by Kathy Miller, LCPC on May 4, 2017, 4:29 p.m.
Eight individuals, including six new folks, participated in last Friday's Windy City Death Cafe. Everyone actively participated, bringing conversation ranging from individual experiences of grief and loss to the experience of being present when a loved one dies to messages received from beyond the grave. We also covered the variety of body disposition options available today and useful documents for end-of-life planning. Asked to describe their experience of a Death Cafe, responses included "eye-opening," "fun," "refreshing," & "communal." A truly wonderful evening!