Death Cafe write-ups


Virtual Death Cafe EST Write up

Posted by suemannell on April 7, 2023, 8:16 a.m.

It has been three years of hosting Death Cafes online (thanks to Covid), and we are always delighted with the heart felt conversations shared and the wide range of topics discussed.  Death touches everyone and so much of our experiences truly are universal.

Grief, rituals, pet loss, what to say to someone bereaved (and what not to say), stories of loss, future wishes, what makes a good death, saying goodbye, how we all grieve differently, expectations, questions posed, students joining to learn, folks from across the country and other countries, men and women, young through to seniors ..... life and death and everything in between and following is an ...


Wilton Just Friends Death Cafe Write up

Posted by John Painter on April 5, 2023, 10:05 a.m.

Our group met at one of the participants homes, we all brought either sweets, tea or other beverage and talked for well over two hours about a range of things. We discussed wills, alternatives to cremation and traditional burrials, the idea of being and not being. 

There was a follow up meeting at another participants homes, and the discussion was much more focused and reviewed and discussed the process of cremation, state laws and talking with family about final wishes. A brief film was shown on the process of cremation.


Glasgow Death Cafe Write up

Posted by Bob Stoner on April 5, 2023, 6:19 a.m.

Another great time with conversations from those who attended. We chatted about the recent open day at the Crematorium and whether we'd like to be present even on that final journey of helping our loved one enter the cremator furnace; we discussed what happens to the body when we die; whether we might be willing to look after our loved one at home rather than them going to the funeral undertaker. All this with a hefty bowl of tomato rissoto. What's not to like? humour, discussion and food.


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!


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