Death Cafe write-ups
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!
Death Cafe in Leeds Write up
Posted by Philip Sheridan on May 4, 2017, 7:02 a.m. 1 comment
“Thank you.”
As people left, many expressed thanks and appreciation to the organisers of this Death Café. Those attending came from many different walks of life and each individual held a different perspective on death. Some came with questions, others with recent experience of death; all with a desire to talk and listen to others in an open and welcoming place.
Those attending the session were a mix of colleagues, friends and strangers to each other yet the session was marked by honesty and intimacy.
Conversation, washed down with tea and cake, was accompanied by laughter, sadness, enthusiasm and curiosity. The topics discussed encompassed the physical, spiritual, social ...
The Near North Palliative Care Network hosted it's first Death Cafe on April 26th, 2017. It was a huge success, thanks to the over 30 attendees. We will be hosting another Cafe in September! Some of the feedback included:
enjoyable, pleasant, refreshing, love, informative, good sharing, enlightening, expanding, thought provoking, validating, calming, friendly, empowerment and comfortable.
We are looking forward to the next one.
Death Cafe Tampa Write up
Posted by Cat Martin on May 1, 2017, 5:22 p.m.
A lovely time was had by all!
We were in one of the conference rooms this time. It was a wonderfully quiet room, and made for an intimate event.
Thanks to Roberto Torres of The Blind Tiger. Thanks to those who attended.
Death Cafe Calgary Write up
Posted by Death Cafe Calgary on April 30, 2017, 9:39 p.m.
Another Sunday afternoon in Calgary spent at another Death Cafe!
Twenty people came to Rosso Coffee Roasters (which was a feat since we were competing with Comic Con right across the street)!
What a wonderful community, sharing ideas and stories.
Thanks to the terrific staff for all their help. Everyone very much enjoyed the delicious tea, coffee, and treats!
Death Cafe in Devon Write up
Posted by Nixie James-Scott / Ruth Chambers on April 30, 2017, 6:45 a.m.
We would like to say a great big thank you to the wonderful folk who came to our recent Death Café at Griffin's Yard, South Molton! There were 15 people who joined us, mostly new to our Pop Up Death Cafés...the ages ranging from 28 to 80...the conversations full and frank....moments of great poignancy, illumination, deep sharing and much laughter! All alongside excellent drinks and cake from Griffin's Yard - so a big thanks to them too! Just starting to share information about our Dying Matters Awareness Week events in May - we hope that many of you will be able to join us ...
Belleville, IL Death Cafe Write up
Posted by maggieboone on April 26, 2017, 10:46 a.m.
Belleville Death Café Summary 4222017
The summary for this meeting contains a lot of information (either by attachment or websites listed). Our discussions were varied and all pertained to internment or inurnment as well as ways to memorialize our dead loved ones. The information is by no means, legal advice and should only be used for educational purposes. That is fitting considering the purpose behind the Death Café is to educate individuals about death to dispel avoiding or fearing aspects of death. When that happens, one can then proceed with living. Death is as natural and inevitable as birth.
Here are the educational materials promised. I am working ...
Swindon Death Cafe Write up
Posted by Sue Holden on April 24, 2017, 5:31 a.m.
A well attended meeting which discussed what if you had an envelope with the date and time of your death inside, would you open it? I think the balnce was just about in the favour of no but it was agreed that we should make the most of our present lives anyway.
We also had a question asked about inheritnce tax and after life planning especially as new laws were coming in regarding inheritance tax.
Next meeting Tuesday 9th May in Dying Matters Awareness week.