Death Cafe write-ups
Death Cafe: Bradford on Avon Marina Write up
Posted by mysticmoon on Dec. 20, 2016, 12:40 p.m.
I have purposefully not published this blog until the Winter Solstice. The Solstice is about the bringing back of the light. I believe death cafes do just that. They bring people together to shed light on the darkness and fear of death. So, this blog is to wish all of you who read it a happy Solstice, and to remind you that even in the depth of winter and in the depth of whatever darkness you may experience in life, the Light is always there, waiting for you.
November is a cosy time to hold a pop-up death café on Mystic Moon. The sun was already sinking as ...
Tucson Death Cafe Write up
Posted by tucsondeathcafe on Dec. 19, 2016, 7:38 p.m.
Our Halloween Friendly and Fearless Tucson Death Café was spook-tackular! Several attendees came in alternate visage among them, Witch, Pumpkin, Butterfly Angel, and Pagan Priestess (in her own skin) celebrating the eve of the Celtic New Year - Samhain - with us. Many thanks to the Bride of the Dead who appeared bearing a scary good chocolate spider cake! Our most enigmatic guest was Death “herself.” She was cloaked in black with a golden skull mask and was engaged, beguiling, and fittingly mysterious slipping away at Café’s close without ever uttering a word!
Our topics of interest turned to how awkward knowing what “the right” thing to say is ...
Tucson Death Cafe Write up
Posted by tucsondeathcafe on Dec. 19, 2016, 7:13 p.m.
December brought a beautiful close to a big year of Tucson Death Cafes. We shared thoughts on how to steward conversations on death and dying with family and friends, on death with dignity with and without the layer of legislation, and about pet grief – sharing that loss of beloved companion animals can be socially disenfranchised, but equally as difficult as loss of humans. We had a rich “everything else” breakout group and shared that although Death Café’s are not grief support groups, crying is a normal expression and tissues are always available. We talked about poet and musician Leonard Cohen’s recent departure and how it seemed ...
Death Cafe in Playa Venado-Puerto Varas Write up
Posted by Alfredo Ovalle on Dec. 11, 2016, 6:33 a.m.
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Low Country Death Cafe Write up
Posted by Jan Schreiber on Dec. 9, 2016, 1:53 p.m.
We met at a new venue: The Refuge cafe, and it provided a respite after the busy Thanksgiving holiday. Although it had been several months since we had last gathered, there were 2 new people among the 8 that attended.
I purposely scheduled the date after the presidential election and between the holidays. As a result, it seemed that the guests were more open and vulnerable in their sharing about loss. And, at the close of the meeting, nearly everyone stayed on to share a late meal and continue the conversation!
Death Cafe Seoul Korea Write up
Posted by http://cafe.naver.com/healingdying on Dec. 8, 2016, 7:02 p.m.
We held Death cafe 3 Dec. 30 people came here and talking about death.
many people deeply talkong and smile healing from Death cafe.
for the last Death cafe of 2016 year . it is very important for us.
Death Cafe Vitoria-Gasteiz Write up
Posted by Vivir con Voz Propia on Dec. 7, 2016, 12:51 a.m.
On the 1st December we had the most wonderful morning in mamia bakery. A beautiful large wooden table filled with warm coffee and cake and 16 wonderful, brave and adventurous people. This was the first ever death cafe in the Basque Region of Spain and we the organisers were slightly worried at the prospect that very possibly the idea of talking about death openly may not be quite as easy as it sounds. But to our wonderful surprise we had a fantastic, inspiring and emotional morning. Topics discussed were as varied from films and books to dreams, what happens after death, personal experiences of death and how this ...
On October 18th, Chattanooga's second Death Cafe took place. We didn't do as much publicity, and there were more people there than the first time; this is largely a credit to the local newspaper for doing a huge article on the first event and mentioning the date & location of this event.
Connection, conversation, and tea flowed freely as our facilitator opened up the night with introductions. We split up into 3 groups of and continued discussion right up until time to go.
Most attendees were over 50 and there was a wide religious spread (athiest, Christian, Buddhist, Unitarian Universalist, and more).
There was great interest ...
My first cup of tea at a Death Cafe has encouraged me to make a note of when the next one will be.
I particularly enjoyed that the organizers sat at the table I was at, and others during the event. Changing table and choosing another spot during break was an excellent idea and way to meet and hear others speak.
In the (age) oldest community in Canada (Parksville/Qualicum) this will be a hit for sure! The youngest in attendance today was 17 and the oldest looked like death warmed over. :)
See you again! and Thank you for presenting this concept to the mid-island community.
Death Cafe Dalston Write up
Posted by Josefine Speyer on Dec. 4, 2016, 3:32 p.m.
Total number of participants: 18
Number of women: 15 (including three facilitators)
Number of men: 3
Average age: 37.8
Average age women: 48.2
Average age men: 25
Overall, how would you rate this event?
(10 = excellent, 1 = poor) Total: 9.7
Women: 8.7 Men: 10
Your experience of this Death Café:
Calm, accepting atmosphere where I felt – and everyone felt – able to contribute. Conversation happened easily and could have gone on. Although I feel at ease with death, I was surprised how powerful this meeting was in its effect: to talk about death like this for so long made me feel lighter. I enjoyed everyone ...
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 ...