Death Cafe write-ups
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.
Last night's gathering was well attended and a very focused discussion about the immanance of death and the concept of "leaving behind." Also considered was the issue of whether we would want to know how we will die, if that were possible. I feel so blessed to share thought with my co-participants.
SW London Death Cafe Write up
Posted by Suzanne Michal on Nov. 1, 2016, 6:50 a.m.
So for some reason that was one of the best death cafe I have ever attended. We had nearly equal men and women and we were read three wonderful tales of death by 3 men! An absolute treat.
We all shared our own stories, some pretty moving and humbling... of forgiveness long after one's mother's passing, of losing 18 loved ones in just over one year, of keeping in touch with the children of one's best friend who passed away and left a big hole in a man's life...
We were 9 around that long table, all taken in by each other's sharing ...
Come and have a cup of coffee while we talk about things connected with Death.
The first one that I had we didn't notice the time going. The two hours passed so quickly!!
Come and see what the Death Cafe is all about, we have a lot of laughs there and memories of our loved ones
We also talk about our own death and what we want to happen to us, and the service that we want at the funeral.
Hope to see you there.
Diane
Monmouth County Death Cafe Write up
Posted by Beth Almerini on Oct. 25, 2016, 12:45 p.m.
This was my first Death Cafe, and it was so much more than I had expected. We had 15 attendees and conversation that was interesting, insightful, unexpected, funny and poignant. People participated enthusiastically, and expressed real gratitude for being able to talk about death without a need either for euphemisms or being careful not to upset someone by being too direct. There were nurses attending who expressed their frustrations around dealing with death in the medical setting. I also found that, by introducing myself a hospice nurse, people had many, many questions and appreciated the opportunity to have them answered. There was such a large response, that I ...
Comox Death Cafe Write up
Posted by Dale Presly and Diane Palmason on Oct. 24, 2016, 2:20 p.m.
Death Cafes have been held in the Comox Valley for four years now, at several different locations in Courtenay, a small city on Vancouver Island, BC
Our gathering on October 23 was the second one located in our new meeting place in Comox, a town that is also part of the Comox Valley. D''Esterre House, an attractive multi-level building overlooking the Comox Marina and the Beaufort Mountain, is the home of the Comox Serniors Centre.
At the first session, held in September, we welcomed 9 participants. After introductions, including some hisory of Death Cafes, a group conversation took place that raised lots of issues, and more than ...