Death Cafe write-ups
Death Cafe Tampa Write up
Posted by Cat Martin on Dec. 3, 2016, 7:57 p.m.
A lively and interesting conversation about body disposition options. Thanks to Mark, Laura, Keith and Jessica who attended.
Kelseyville Death Cafe Write up
Posted by Laisne Hamilton on Dec. 3, 2016, 12:03 a.m.
We met and had 6 people join us for our frist meeting. The conversation was interesting and people left feeling like the others listened. We used a candle for confidentiality and had wonderful cake with our coffee and tea. Mary Jo and I are looking forward to our next meeting on Dec. 21, 2016 at 4:00. Everyone is welcome to come.
Hornby Island, BC Death Cafe IV Write up
Posted by Sylvia Sienikehä Elysiana on Dec. 2, 2016, 2:31 a.m.
Great gathering. Lovely group!
Pictures: Leonard Cohen self portrait | Irish Wake Cake
Comox Death Cafe Write up
Posted by Dale Presly and Diane Palmason on Nov. 30, 2016, 5:18 p.m.
This Death Cafe was the sixth in the Comox Valley in 2016; the third one to be held in our new location on the lower floor of the Comox Seniors Centre. All present found the venue to be quiet and comfortable. Or at least it was quiet until conversations among the participants seated in groups of four around 4 tables became animated, with occasional shared laughter.
This was on of the largest turnouts to date, and some "regulars" helped us to welcome the many newcomers. Coffee, tea and cookies were available on a "help yourself" basis, and this worked well. Topics ranged from discussion of Canada's recently ...
Death Cafe Albany WA Write up
Posted by Albany WA Death Cafe on Nov. 26, 2016, 3:56 a.m.
What a wonderful Death Café gathering we had yesterday!
Death and its proximity was particularly front-of-mind as several of our long-term participants had very recently lost people close to them. In this difficult time, it was so touching to hear of the ways Death Café had helped prepare them for something none of us really wants to face, but we will all have to. This lead many of us to share stories about the deaths of people we cared about and, in turn, turned to speculation about whether someone who is dying is helped and comforted by being 'given permission' to let go, to stop resisting the inevitable ...
West Seattle Death Cafe Write up
Posted by Amanda Allen on Nov. 26, 2016, 2:08 a.m.
This was a really great experience. We had a mix of personalities at our first death cafe.
There were a lot of questions about end of life planning, and a couple of the attendees said that after hearing some stories, they wanted to do more planning of their end of life wishes.
I hope next time that we focus more on the metaphysical and religious aspects of death but I loved the practical questions. After all, that's the reason I started my journey on this path.
Next time we are holding it in a different venue to see if a different parking situation encourages more attendees. All ...
Swindon Death Cafe Write up
Posted by Sue Holden on Nov. 25, 2016, 6:52 a.m.
Another succesful evening, different from the last one but just as good. It's all about people so come to the next one and make it different again.
Death Cafe Tampa Write up
Posted by Cat Martin on Nov. 23, 2016, 9:52 a.m.
It was lovely to meet Linda Tien and Daylina Miller.
This is Daylina's report on Death Cafe Tampa http://health.wusf.usf.edu/post/tabling-taboo-death-cafe-patrons-talk-mortality#stream/0
Death Cafe in Liverpool Write up
Posted by Jon Underwood on Nov. 21, 2016, 10:52 a.m.
It was a wonderful experience facilitating a Death Cafe at The Brink in Liverpool. This was for DaDa Fest a festival focused on Deaf and Disability Arts.
Galloway Death Cafe Write up
Posted by tiggerjaye on Nov. 21, 2016, 5:52 a.m.
Highcliffe Death Cafe Write up
Posted by Lis Horwich on Nov. 20, 2016, 8:20 a.m.
Highcliffe Death Café had a few ladies meeting up, one of them first timer. We had an interesting time discussing the 10 questions about your own death, age concern, power of attorney, end of life wishes and the Conversation project (Institute for Healthcare Improvement).The Conversation Project is dedicated helping people talk about their wishes for end-of-life care, see more http://theconversationproject.org/. One of the ladies worked for CALM for many years (Campaign Against Living Miserable), so our interests and care for the human race is diverse and I love talking with wonderful people like this.
Thank you so much to all who attended this event and made it great. As there were quite a few of us, we broke up into smaller groups for conversations and I popped in and out of them. Very interesteing conversations and everyone was polite and respectful and kept an open mind on all subjects. Really pleased.
This Death Cafe was not an easy one for some to attend as Monday mornings can be chaotic. However those few who did make it were pleased that they did. They started off rather shy and nervous and did not know each other. but gradually with some suggested topics to kick things off, the conversation flowed more easily and as connections and trust was built, people shared and confided more. We finished on a good note and the feedback I recieved was positive. Two people confided afterwards that they had felt nervous about coming, and had been concerned that it could leave them feeling depressed or anxious, but ...
Prior to every Death Café I find myself observing the same thoughts going through my mind. Who will turn up? What will the topics of discussion be? How will people feel afterward? Will they experience a sense of resonance with the conversation? Will they like the ‘flow’ of the Death Café? Will it be of use?
For me, it is a joy being part of the Death Café movement, primarily because it provides an alternative forum for people to talk about all things death, dying and the afterlife.
It is difficult to have these conversations in an environment which is open and inviting, which is one of the ...
It was an evening with thoughtful and touching stories while we all ate cake and drank coffee or tea.
The participants shared different experiences and thoughts, which in various ways created resonance.
Quiet evening with talk about personal thoughts and experiences.