Death Cafe write-ups
Seaside Death Cafe in Encinitas, CA Write up
Posted by carolineboaz on Nov. 2, 2015, 2:20 p.m.
While we had a small turn-out for this cafe', it was probabbly the richest discussion I have ever participated in at a Death Cafe. All of those that came were transformed from the heart-felt sharing. Thank you to everyone that came, opened your mind and spoke your truth. I am grateful.
Death Cafe Grants Pass OR Write up
Posted by grantspass on Nov. 1, 2015, 7:25 p.m.
Our second Death Cafe Grants Pass was a great sucess. The room was filled with chatter and the clinking of tea cups and forks on dessert plates. Most folks talked through the break and 15 minutes past the closing.
Glastonbury Death Cafe Write up
Posted by KrissyElliott on Oct. 30, 2015, 5:01 a.m.
... And following the Samhain celebrations and the Day of the Dead in Glastonbury this weekend, our Death Cafe will reduce to a more manageable FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH, starting on 04 November.
Low Country Death Cafe Write up
Posted by Jan Schreiber on Oct. 26, 2015, 9:26 a.m.
Our 4th Low Country Death Cafe was again held on a beautiful, sunny day, at Serenity Now Yoga Studio. Of the 15 people that attended, the majority were newcomers. Introductions were lengthy and personal.
Although, this large group was candid with their sharing, I think in the future, it would be advantageous to break into smaller groups. We will also return to a 2 hour schedule (rather than 90 minutes)!
Hopefully, this will insure a more indepth and expansive conversation.
The feedback was positive, with many requesting the next meeting to be scheduled sooner, rather than later!
Death Cafe Red Bluff Write up
Posted by ovaccenter on Oct. 24, 2015, 11:44 p.m.
It is very freeing to talk about death and dying.Everything that is discussed is very light and informative. It puts my heart and mind at ease. LR-Red Bluff
Highcliffe Death Cafe Write up
Posted by Lis Horwich on Oct. 21, 2015, 10:10 a.m. 1 comment
We had a very interesting afternoon at Highcliffe Death Café today. Two 3rd students from Art University Bournemouth joined us and had many questions to ask. Studying Visual Communication they have entered an international competion on designing a publication on “visit death”. It was a pleasure to share time with the young men; discover and discuss the topic of death.
This was my first time doing a Death Cafe. I chose to have it in a private group I am in. CUUPS is a group of pagans on different paths associated with a Unitarian Universalist church. It went very well. There was lots of discussion. I recieved several compliments afterwards telling me "this was the most interesting discussion we have had in a long time". People were so interested the meeting went longer then normal. Several people asked if we could do another one sometime. Hopefully I will be able to do one open to more people in the future. I made and decorated the cake myself.
This was an energetic and inspiring afternoon. We had thirteen people come together at the Whitstable Umbrella Centre, plenty of cakes, tea and coffee.
Everyone took part in the various conversations and the trust grew with each other very qiuckly.
After our break, more personal material was shared and yet there was also light heartedness at the end.
The buzz of conversation was immense after the offical end and people wanted to swap email addresses to stay in contact.
It was humbling and exciting to be a co host at this event. Julie and I also want to thank the Whitstable Umbrella Centre for their support by allowing ...
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I found the experience of the Death Cafe rich and purposeful....it always challenges me to face that death is all our fate and to feel the realness of people's responses to death. Having said that it was not all doom and gloom and was a privilleged and interesting experience with some learning and some wonder ... and the cake was really good ... thank you for all those that shared
Death Cafe, Newtown, Sydney Write up
Posted by Melissa Halliday on Oct. 14, 2015, 6:10 p.m.
A small but positive start.
Run in my own home so a comfortable environment and people commented how the Chai tea was a winner!
Discussion was open and freeflowing. Topics ranged from a 21 year old American male discussing the suicide of a room mate and the impact on him, how he now deals more proactively with depression in colleagues to let them know they have options and relief of being able to speak about it to others. Another attendee was older and death literate, had experienced breast cancer that sharpened her awareness in this area. She clarified the importance of end-of-life discussions in creating normalcy in this ...
We had a total of 6 participating. 2 of us as the planner and facilitator. We thought the first one went well. We have decided to hold another in January of 2016.
We felt we were not able to have our death cafe publisized as well as we would have liked. Attempts were made to have local paper do an interview, but they declined.
We will make flyers for the next one!
Death Cafe Gwinnett Write up
Posted by death cafe gwinnett on Oct. 8, 2015, 3:23 p.m.
Join us as we explore the topic of Death. What are the questions you have been wanting to talk about with others? Join us for conversation over cake and coffee or tea.
Death Cafe Grants Pass OR Write up
Posted by grantspass on Oct. 7, 2015, 6:06 p.m.
Sept. 17, 2015 we held our first Death Cafe. Twenty people came together to enjoy tea/coffe, fresh baked cake and talk about their concerns regarding death. The room was filled with animated conversation and much laughter. We hope you will join us on the third Thursday of next month!
Glastonbury Death Cafe Write up
Posted by KrissyElliott on Oct. 7, 2015, 11:36 a.m.
Many thanks to the 12 very different people who attended the Glastonbury Death Cafe at The Lazy Gecko today.
It was my first experience of Death Cafe, and a couple of our guests had attended a huge one up at Bristol so in many ways they know more than their facilitator!
Interestingly, most of the conversation centred around funeral planning and last wishes, but other topics came up and will be brought into future cafes.
There was some great feedback at the end, with the suggestion of splitting up into smaller groups being something I will definitely implement in the future.
The magic hat donation raised over £7 ...