Death Cafe write-ups
Hornby Island, BC Death Cafe VI Write up
Posted by Sylvia Sienikehä Elysiana on March 2, 2017, 3:11 p.m.
Another beautiful gathering -- great conversation spanning a variety of death centered topics.
Death Cafe in Lille Write up
Posted by Kulprobert on March 1, 2017, 11:14 a.m.
Feb 28 was Lille's 1st death cafe. It was posted on meetup. 25 people registered, 7 attended, the most important item discussed being the refusal of the French govt to authorize euthanasia, the right to die in dignity. People can't understand why Belgium has it but not France. One reason is Belgium is a relatively egalitarian society whereas France is very elitist: the elite can die in comfort, the rest often is obliged to suffer. A solution is to move to New Zealand where there's a club of seniors that builds its own coffins: cheap underground furniture. Read Michelle Innis' March 1 2017 NYT article.
Comox Valley Death Cafe Write up
Posted by Dale Presly and Diane Palmason on Feb. 28, 2017, 1:24 p.m.
This fifth in our current series of Death Cafes in the Comox Seniors Centre was held on the afternoon after yet another unusual (for the Comox Valley) snowfall. Fortunately the temperature had risen enough that the snow was almost clear of walkways and entries by the time participants started to arrive.
Twenty-one people joined us, with a positive mix of new-comers and regulars. They are invited to seat themselves at one of the tables arranged to seat four, preferably with someone that have not yet met.
The hosts give a brief outline of Death Cafe principles, plus an outline of the format: sharing for the first hour, a ...
Death Cafe Newtown Write up
Posted by Melissa Halliday on Feb. 27, 2017, 9:59 p.m.
Some courageous participants talking about the ordinary and extraordinary around end of life and how much easier it is to talk about death when you get to practise in a safe space like this; feedback expressed the hunger people have to talk about death and dying but the lack of safe forums to do it and their gratitude they can come to something like this. We looked at a range of areas from what to write on a Sympathy card (most agreed that people are generally just grateful you are holding them in your thoughts and don't want your opinions or pity so you don't have ...
Excellent conversations today ... our first time meeting in a funeral home.
Wonderful reception and a really nice meeting place.
Outside the fierce weather front was passing by.
Inside, we heard nothing as the 17 participants in Annville's first Death Cafe were focused on one another's conversations.
We enjoyed cake, tea, coffee and home-made candy, too. And the participants decided, "We must do this again."
While outside a massive weather front was blasthing through, the 17 people who came to Annville's first Death Cafe were engrossed in conversation in "The Cellar" at the Annville Free Library.
We never knew the storm was passing because of the compassionate, caring and thoughtful conversations that were being shared.
Moreover participants delighted in cake, cookies, coffee, tea and delicious home-made candy.
As the Death Cafe drew to a close, the question was, "When's the next one?"
Belleville, IL Death Cafe Write up
Posted by maggieboone on Feb. 24, 2017, 2:13 p.m.
We had a lot of interesting discussion spanning a variety of topics. It was nice to see all of the new participants from last month return as well as one of our original participants. After greeting everyone and more introductions, we started our discussions.
The first topic began when it was asked of the participant that was diagnosed with Parkinson’s had started a dialog with the family about death in respect to what she wanted at the end of life. This became a segway into the importance of advanced directives, and the different forms one should have easy access to. The information everyone in Illinois should look ...
We held our first Death Cafe in Stratford, Ontario last night, facilitated by Holly Shephard. Eleven people attended as well as me (the baker) and Holly making us a lucky group of 13 mortal souls.
We broke into 3 groups, and switched up the groups mid-way through the event. Conversation was free-flowing, fascinating, and thought provoking. Many of the people in attendance reported that they would like to join in another Death Cafe. I feel that the first Stratford Deah Cafe was very successful.
We had a pleasant Day for a Death Cafe - our third of the year here in Lancaster County.
Very positive comments from the participants; so we'll be looking at another in a month or so.
Death Cafe Topeka Write up
Posted by Laura Burton on Feb. 14, 2017, 2:53 p.m.
We had waaaay more people than we expected for our first Death Cafe in Topeka. Nearly 40 people crammed into our space to participate in the conversation, with a wide range of ages and expertise. We're brainstorming how to handle the big crowd for next time.
Topics included what it means to have a "good death," what's important to us as we die, and our culture's avoidance of death. The Death of Ivan Ilyich was referenced a number of times and several of the participants hope to read it before next time.
Participants also complimented the venue, cake and use of lovely vintage china for ...
Death Cafe in Devon Write up
Posted by Nixie James-Scott / Ruth Chambers on Feb. 13, 2017, 6:17 p.m.
We had a great turnout of 15 people to our Pop Up Death Cafe Devon on Saturday at Lucy Bett's lovely East Town Cafe in Crediton...Lots of interesting conversations around End of Life issues, funeral choices and many more....some serious, some hilarious! The overall feel at the end was that it was a very worthwhile way of spending a Saturday afternoon...and definitely not morbid! Oh and a beautifully crafted, hand painted Elvis coffin too!
Death Cafe Calgary Write up
Posted by Death Cafe Calgary on Feb. 8, 2017, 8:35 a.m.
On Sunday, February 5, 14 people braved a snowfall warning to participate in stimulating conversations about death. We had a great mix of regulars and new-comers, which made for a great experience in the dead of winter! Thanks to Caffe Artigiano for great food, delicious drinks and a welcoming atmosphere!
'Death Cafe' Seoul Write up
Posted by http://cafe.naver.com/healingdying on Feb. 7, 2017, 12:27 a.m.
Death cafe held 4Feb in Hyowon healing center.
manay people came cafe and talk.
they are happy to talk about Death and feel something meaningful others.
Primer Death Cafe, Costa Rica Write up
Posted by Javier Morales on Feb. 4, 2017, 9:12 p.m. 1 comment
Our first Death Café was way better than we spected. It was in the center of San José, Costa Rica; in Apetico Coffee Shop. We've got the place, the cake and the people, but no plan whatsoever. We trusted a lot in the supposition that people would talk and discuss with little or no help. That was true. It was very fluent, exciting, funny and respectful.
We started around 3:10pm, in Apetico Coffee Shop with six people. The first part was presenting ourselves, talk about our interests and some experiences with death.
Two more people showed up around 3:40pm, so we finished our first round ...