Death Cafe write-ups
We were so happy to have 15 people come to our Death Cafe in Dover last night.. some from distant towns who braved the snow and slippery roads. Thanks to all who joined and engaged and shared thoughts, feelings and points of view. And thanks too, to those who sat and listened, and will bring the conversation to a new level somewhere else. Thanks. Planning another Cafe in Dover next month, stay tuned!
Low Country Death Cafe Write up
Posted by Jan Schreiber on Jan. 13, 2016, 12:50 p.m.
The main library in downtown Charleston was a new (and welcome!) venue for the Low Country Death Cafe. We numbered 16 and our roundtable discussion flowed from the get-go. Half of the participants were past attendees, with the rest new to the Cafe. We had a few more young people join us this time, which further expanded the dialogue.
Comments were very positive/helpful with several suggestions: Better to meet on a Thursday evening, rather than a Monday. Start scheduling a calendar of future Cafes. Limit introductions to a few minutes each. Introduce a few topics to encourage continued indepth discussion.
I sense the Death Cafe is gaining ...
Tucson Death Cafe Write up
Posted by tucsondeathcafe on Jan. 11, 2016, 5:23 p.m.
Tucson's chapter of Death Cafe has launched into 2016 with deep and riveting conversation as always. 17 courageous souls braved the chilly Tucson winter and quickly warmed the room talking about spirituality and death, fear of death, and death with dignity. We're looking forward to an almost-Spring-in-Tucson heartfelt February meeting.
Montpelier Death Cafe Write up
Posted by MontpelierDeathCafe on Jan. 11, 2016, 12:56 p.m.
December 2015 Montpelier Death Cafe
2nd Anniversary Meeting
After Meeting Thoughts
"I'm not as afraid of dying because I've become less afraid of living"
This meeting marked our second full year of meeting every month. There are regulars in our communities, one-timers, drop-ins. As we say in our invitation, "each month the conversation deepens and evolves." But thanks to all of you who have helped us create a truly vibrant and inspiring death cafe.
We talked about suicide and dementia at this meeting and it was surprising how the two subjects blended in the discussion. We were not having two separate conversations. "Losing control is big ...
Dressed in earth colors and shades of purple, nearly forty people met at The Plant on Sunday to discuss death. Death Cafe is yet another cutting-edge Abundance NC event, the folks who brought Pecha Kucha to Pittsboro. The concept sprouted in London five and a half years ago and is quickly spreading across Europe, North America and Australia. The objective is "to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives."
Our hosts baked dozens of cupcakes and set up a coffee bar with locally roasted coffee from Plant neighbor Aromatic Roasting Company. Many guests brought plates of home-made confections ...
Death Cafe Grants Pass OR Write up
Posted by grantspass on Jan. 1, 2016, 7:11 p.m. 1 comment
A smaller group gathered a week before Christmas to talk about death but the conversation was still very lively. One participant commented, "What an opportunity to get down to the important parts of life" and another added, "It broadened my sense of possibilities." There was a stimulating mixture of new and returning participants. As always, there were delicious refreshments available.
To join us on the third Thursday of a coming month, just email deathcafe.grantspass@gmail.com telling who would like to attend and we will reserve you a place and send you further information. If you have questions, call Trish at (541) 862-2377.
Hornby Island, BC Death Cafe Write up
Posted by Sylvia Sienikehä Elysiana on Jan. 1, 2016, 5:58 a.m.
Just shy of 20 attendees. A beautiful and thoughtful group. Great conversation.
Belleville, IL Death Cafe Write up
Posted by maggieboone on Dec. 24, 2015, 11:43 a.m.
The December 8th meeting was short due to many participants attending Christmas parties. Discussion on picking up of the Before I Die wall donated to the Death Cafe by Southwestern Illinois College's Schmidt Art Center. Arrangements were made for the pickup and further discussion included reconstructin of the wall in the Rose Garden as a dedication to Janet, our local aldewoman who died suddenly of a heart attack.
The Belleville News Democrat is interested in doing an article on the Death Cafe and tenative plans for the interview is scheduled for the January 23rd meeting.
Death Cafe Des Moines Write up
Posted by Carmen Elliott on Dec. 17, 2015, 11:23 a.m.
The Young Bereavement Professionals Group hosted another meaningful Death Café this week! It was great to see familiar faces, and welcome back some folks we hadn’t seen in a few months! Our participants are so great about inviting friends, co-workers, and civic/social club members, so we expect to see new faces over the next few months!
We started the evening with a discussion about Huggable Pet Urns, which was mentioned at the tail end of our evening last month. Someone had brought in a print out of some examples, which made for some great comments! Most of the people thought it was a very weird idea ...
Highcliffe Death Cafe Write up
Posted by Lis Horwich on Dec. 17, 2015, 5:26 a.m.
Highcliffe Death Café had another booming afternoon meeting, the last of 2015. Eight all together, whereof four new members turned up. One gentleman had been travelling from midmorning by public transport from right the other end of Dorset. Among us was a couple, who have been interested in the topic of death for more than 30 years, partly through work related contacts and partly through the big wide gaping hole they have seen customer/patients are afraid of as they do not know how to approach this empty fearful place which for many death is. Among also an author of: A Guide to Natural Burial Paperback – 25 Jun ...
We met for the final Cafe of the year 2015 from 2-4 pm at 11805 North Pennsylvania Street in Carmel, IN; a new person came to visit and she is preparing to become a death doula. Much of the conversation that ensued was about that role, and then it launched us into talking more about death and holiday traditions, loss of loved ones, becoming the elder in the family of origin.
Next year, the Carmel Death Cafe will meet quarterly in the same location and same time - on Sundays, March 20,June 12,Sept 18 and Dec.11, 2016.
Death Cafe Limerick Write up
Posted by JenniferMoranStritch on Dec. 4, 2015, 1:12 p.m.
On 11th November 2015, in the traditional month of the dead, over 130 people attended Limerick’s first Death Café - an evening of tea, coffee, cake and discussion of mortality and end of life experiences. Organised by art collective Gothicise and funded by Limerick Grants Under The Arts, our event took place at Hook & Ladder (also known ironically as The Living Cafe in the Corbally section of Limerick City).
This night featured – among other events – a range of commemoration cards designed by artist Philip Desmond to celebrate life, conversation topics designed by thanatologist and researcher Jennifer Moran Stritch, and a special art workshop by visual artist Sinead ...
SW London Death Cafe Write up
Posted by Suzanne Michal on Dec. 2, 2015, 10:48 a.m.
I cannot quite explain what made this death cafe, even more moving and warming than the others but it was. Maybe sitting close to one another as we were quite a good grouop around two tables, each with our own discussion going on.
It is always moving to hear people's stories but this time we also had the chance of being inspired by a retired GP who urged us to keep the body of someone who has just died within the home, with the family for at least 24 hours if at all possible like traditional cultures in order to help with the bereavement process, the family ...
So unterschiedlich kann das Leben verlaufen: Menschen über 60, die bisher kaum mit Tod und Sterben in Berührung gekommen sind, bis zu Menschen, die mit Anfang 20 bereits von fünf lieben Menschen in sieben Jahren Abschied nehmen mussten – und dazwischen jede Menge Fragen sowie leidenschaftliche Lebenseinstellungen, die offen, ehrlich und respektvoll ausgetauscht wurden.
Zum 1. Linzer Death Cafe – Mit dem Tod bei Kaffee und Kuchen im Kepler Salon kamen neun Menschen zusammen, um zwei Stunden lang über Tod und Sterben zu reden – und natürlich auch über das Leben. Vor allem die Offenheit aller TeilnehmerInnen war beeindruckend. Und nachdem alle sich für eine Fortsetzung ausgesprochen ...
Death Cafe Calgary Nov 29, 2015 Write up
Posted by Death Cafe Calgary on Nov. 29, 2015, 4:27 p.m.
Caffé Artigiano (Westmount) was a new and wonderful venue for the last Death Café of 2015 in Calgary. They practically had to throw us out at closing time as no one wanted the conversations to end! Attendees were engaged in sharing stories, ideas, and even the large lattes. Again we had a vast age range with even more guests under the age of 35 than we’ve seen in the past. Of course, the wisdom of the elders in the group is always valued, and the sharing between generations is profound. We look forward to many more conversations in 2016 as the landscape of the death revolution continues ...