Death Cafe write-ups
Highcliffe Death Cafe Write up
Posted by Lis Horwich on July 27, 2016, 6:23 a.m.
Good evening discussing death and dying and any fear realted to these topics. This was the last evening Death Cafe hosted. I will need time to work on another topic close to my heart. Thanks for supporting the evening cafe, pleased to say the afternoon cafe will continue every 2 month.
Tucson Death Cafe Write up
Posted by tucsondeathcafe on July 21, 2016, 7:58 p.m.
Thunder, lightening, and rain, REALLY! A gorgeous desert monsoon storm began just as our Monsoon Celebration Café got underway. Upon leaving we were greeted by puddles and those amazing fragrances that come from a rejoicing rain drenched desert. Two main café discussions emerged. One, a conversation about our right to die or death with dignity, who has the “say and the sway” regarding what choices we make for ourselves, and what sensitive issues are part of the quandaries engaging our culture right now. And two, mystery, mystery, and more mystery! What do we think happens when we die, if anything? How have our life experiences, beliefs, families and ...
Our Cafe group continues to attract new attendees and today was no exception. We discussed death and dying, the changes in laws in the US and Canada on physician assisted suicide and how each of us has experienced the death of our parents with a view to how we wish to die. Stimulating, free wheeling and very respectful and supportive of each others' opinions.
Montpelier Death Cafe Write up
Posted by MontpelierDeathCafe on July 12, 2016, 2:46 p.m.
Musings on the June 2016 Meeting of the Montpelier Death Cafe
"People might not want to talk about it, but the DO think about death. How could they not?"
It is traditional at our death cafe for the facilitator to ask the people there to say why they came, if they can. One person spoke of how when they shared they would be going to a Death Cafe the other person's reaction was "Why would you do that?!?" I think most of us who come to Death Cafe have had that reactions, but this person's response was truly wonderful. "Well," they said, "before you go on ...
Sonntag Nachmittag, der erste schöne Tag nach einer verregneten Woche, noch dazu Wahlsonntag, und dennoch kamen 14 Menschen wieder zum Death Cafe. Es war wieder eine schöne Mischung aus wiederkehrenden und neuen Gästen, die sich in einer sehr wohltuenden und angenehmen Atmosphäre austauschen konnten. Zentrale Themen waren die schwierigen Umorientierung im Leben einer Witwe, der Umgang mit trauernden Menschen (Was hilft? Was kommt überhaupt an? Was mag man gar nicht mehr hören?), die Angst vor dem Verlust, Grabpflege, Erinnerungstätten, Bestattungskosten ... Es sind wieder Tränen geflossen, es wurde auch wieder viel gelacht, und es war wieder eine große Bereicherung.
It seemed that the date for our June Death Café came around so fast this month that I couldn’t help feeling that it was only yesterday when we had last met for Death Café Marrickville, and this time as then, conversation was rich and meaningful, at times painful as tender spots were touched, open, frank and thoughtful.
As is often the case, people brought all manner of life experience/s with them. Some were recently bereaved and grieving, some worked in varying professional capacities with the aged or the bereaved and their families, and some were curious about death and wanted to explore their thoughts and feelings ...
Settle Death Cafe Write up
Posted by Settle Death Cafe on July 6, 2016, 4:49 a.m.
Settle’s fifth Death Café on 25th June had a very welcoming feel. The four tables were all laden with tablecloths, cakes and little vases of flowers. A total of eleven people came to the café, and most were there from the start. It felt like there were enough people for several discussions to be happening at once, but it was a small enough number to feel like a very relaxed and safe space. We changed to different tables about halfway through. Even though not everybody decided to move, the shift meant that the groups changed subtly, and it was a chance to take stock and think ...
St. George, Maine Death Cafe VII Write up
Posted by Sylvia Sienikehä Elysiana on June 27, 2016, 2:08 p.m.
Intimate, lively gathering.
Tampa Death Cafe Write up
Posted by Cat Martin on June 27, 2016, 8:52 a.m.
Cake, coffee, and a wide ranging conversation were enjoyed by the 3 of us.
Calgary Death Cafe Write up
Posted by Death Cafe Calgary on June 26, 2016, 7:53 p.m.
The sign of a great Death Café is one where the participants are so engaged that the noise level is the biggest complaint on the evaluations. This was the experience of the 23 guests at the Death Café held at Good Earth near Westhills in Calgary. Diverse ages, genders, and cultures were present to discuss death, the one thing we all have in common. It was a wonderful turnout for a sunny afternoon in June. Many of the guests were first-time attendees with the promise of return visits. Death Cafés will return in Calgary in October 2016.
Death Cafe in Denmark, Australia Write up
Posted by Kristy Ratcliffe on June 26, 2016, 7:48 a.m. 1 comment
Last week 21 people gathered at Lyra House meditation centre for our town's first Death Cafe. After an introduction sharing circle, we helped ourselves to lovely cake and mingled, naturally forming small groups where a range of topics were discussed. Some people discussed the spiritual, transcendental side of death and the importance of ritual, another group wanted to know more about the practical side especially which documents are relevant for a more self-directed, autonomous experience at the end of life. A very small group was also formed of people caring for a dying person or facing their own death soon. All in all, participants went away feeling ...
A group of 10 gathered here at the library and had a lively discussion. We touched on religion, the afterlife, near death experiences, the existence of souls,and several other topics. We are planning to meet again next month. If you live in our area, please join us
Loveland Death Cafe Write up
Posted by Mindy Mossman on June 17, 2016, 2:51 p.m.
Our intimate group numbered seven (four men and three women) ranging in age from the late 20's to the early 60's. Everyone present contributed to the discussion, which opened with an invitation to share what inspired participants to attend. The conversation that followed included questions such as "Can we consciously choose when we will die?" and covered topics such as near death experience (one participant had a firsthand experience), hospice care, and our lack of exposure in media or in life of what a natural and peaceful death looks like. Participants expressed excitement about attending a future Death Cafe.
Highcliffe Death Cafe Write up
Posted by Lis Horwich on June 16, 2016, 4:46 a.m.
This week was in the name of Death Café. Two meetings were hosted – an evening and afternoon adding a talk for Cruise Bereavement Care in Bournemouth made it very special.
Twenty women came to listen to my talk on Highcliffe Death Café and the Death Café movement in general. They all work voluntary with people in the local community, who are bereaved, they do a fantastic service, where no one else is at hand. It was a pleasure speaking for them and understanding their connection with death.
At our two meetings we said hello to several new takers, which is always a joy. We talked in general and ...
The Lewisham Death Cafe Write up
Posted by LewishamDeathCafe on June 13, 2016, 11:44 a.m.
On Saturday, 1st October we shall be holding the TWELFTH Lewisham Death Cafe!!!
We meet at Cafe Costa at 103-105 Rushey Green, London SE6 4AF, on Saturday [NB] 1st October from 2 to 4 p.m.
Newcomers are specially welcome! There's nothing to feel shy about!
I shall be there from 1 p.m. onwards at a table near the door having lunch.
Look out for a mop of white hair: that's probably myself. By all means come and join me if you are feeling hungry. Excellent refreshments!
Just before 2 p.m we move down to the far end of the cafe where the management ...