Death Cafe write-ups
Death Cafe of Columbia County Write up
Posted by Columbia County, NY on Feb. 9, 2015, 6:08 p.m.
The first Death Cafe of Columbia County was a beautiful sharing of experience and perspectives.
Almost immediately it became quite clear that the venue was the perfect match for such a difficult topic of conversation. Those attending the event expressed how comfortable and safe they felt at TSL.
After a review of your comments, and the cooperation of TSL, we have scheduled the second Death Cafe to take place in the cafe space from 10am-12pm, which is PRIOR to the day of scheduled showings. There should be very few 'spectators' and the amount of people 'floating' around the space sholud be at a minimum.
We want to feel ...
Denver Death Cafe January 2015 Write up
Posted by Anita Larson on Feb. 7, 2015, 4:28 p.m.
Denver Death Café Summary
January 18, 2015
Thank you to Porter Place for hosting the January 2015 Denver Death Café and providing refreshments. Anita Larson welcomed Greg Whitehair, Mediator and Medical Ethicist as Co-Facilitator this year.
The conversations started with sharing special memories of the holidays. There was quite a bit of respectful dialogue over the Death with Dignity proposed legislation (which Colorado lawmakers recently vetoed). Statistics were cited on a variety of studies in states where this is legal. “Fewer than half the people that get the prescription actually use it.” This tells me that people want to have some control at the end of their life ...
We were a small group gathered around a table at the back of the gorgeous Yard Cafe in Aldearly Edge on a cold Monday morning, sipping steaming coffee and organic green juices amidst piles of delicious cakes. Discussion was so intense it lasted well over 2 hrs and attracted lots of attention in the busy cafe. Next time do come along, we can't get away from using the word Death I'm afraid but as everyone agreed in the end it's actually the mirror of life and the joy of that is what you see when you gaze at death.
Death Cafe, Florence, MA Write up
Posted by Jonathan Stein on Feb. 3, 2015, 10:51 a.m.
I made this event a potluck which was a great idea (I must say!). People brought yummy snacks and it cut down on the work and expense on my part. People were really into it.
A total of 19 people showed for this one, some returners, some new. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves tremendously.
the next one is scheduled for March 7, 2015 from 1:30-3:30 PM. We hope to see you there!
Death Cafe in Canton New York Write up
Posted by Linda Potter on Feb. 2, 2015, 2:30 p.m.
We held our first Death Cafe on January 20th with 36 people. I sat them at tables of 6 and after the welcome and a review of the principles, I had them start off. People seemed eager to talk and as far as I could observe, each person had plenty of time to speak. After 40 minutes, I rang a bell and invited people to get coffee or tea and some cake (devil's food or angel food) and then to sit down with a new group of six for a new conversation. People indicated that they liked that model and the chance to hear from others. Words ...
Death Cafe Honolulu Write up
Posted by Leilani Maxera on Jan. 31, 2015, 9:32 p.m.
Our first Death Cafe Honolulu went well. We had 10 participants all together, which is pretty good for a Saturday night here. Our host, Na Mea Hawai'i, generously paid for tea service from the Monarch Tea Room. The Tea Room is inside the store, but it is a separate business. They let us use their tables after hours. We also had two delicious cakes, one being a homemade coconut cake that made the attendees very happy.
The participants had a wide-variety of backgrounds. We touched on many topics, but focused heavily on cemeteries. One of the attendees was a cemetery historian, and people had a lot of ...
Scottsdale Death Cafe Write up
Posted by octogenoman on Jan. 30, 2015, 11:42 p.m.
We held our first D.C. on the 27th of January, and were pleased to have 20 in attendance.
The setting was quite intimate, and on the advice of two ladies who had attended many of these meetings back at their home in St Paul, we decided to keep the group together rather than breaking into smaller arrangements.
We opened with introductions and comments on what brought each person to the meeting. I emphasized that this was not mandatory, and that anyone wishing to just observe was certainly welcome and need not make a comment.
It went quite well, and we were still rolling along with no awkward ...
Death Cafe Girona Write up
Posted by Death Cafe Girona on Jan. 22, 2015, 4:17 p.m. 2 comments
I'm pleased to tell you that the first Death Cafe Girona was really successful! We had 33 participants and we shared our thoughts about death and dying in groups of 5 people. Accompanied by coffe, tea, juices and cookies and cake that I did myself.
I upload here some photos from the event.
The next will be soon!
The first St. Louis area Death Cafe was held in St. Charles MO at a quaint little coffee house. In attendance was a minister and spriit healer, a medium, a former hospice worker and telepathic healer, a person that has dealt with the dealth of her son, husband and mother, an inhome caregiver, someone who is struggling with with their fear of dying and myself who hosted the cafe because I would like to start a dialogue with my adult childeren about death. It was very interesting and everyone had something to contribute! I am planning on hosting another one in about a month. It was very uplifting ...
Highcliffe Death Cafe Write up
Posted by Lis Horwich on Jan. 22, 2015, 6:49 a.m.
On a grey and misty afternoon we met and talked amongst many subjects what the perfect funeral might be like. We listened to many songs, had some laughs, and talked about visiting funeral directors and woodland burials.
Death Cafe at University of Nevada Reno Write up
Posted by Paula Schneider on Jan. 21, 2015, 12:44 p.m.
Our event was attended by more than 25 people, some of whom were deaf. The two interpreters who were with them did a great job of signing and the six deaf attendees said they felt at home and included. Evaluations revealed everyone who attended felt heard and accepted. There were many interesting topics and these topics were first discussed in small groups then we formed a large group after refreshments. We considered the question, "Have you ever had a nighttime dream that you died?" and a lively, fascinating 45-minute discussion followed with many stories and dreams being shared. This death cafe was magical, rich, and filled with excellent ...
Lowcountry Death Cafe Write up
Posted by Jan Schreiber on Jan. 19, 2015, 3:35 p.m.
After a week of nasty weather, the sun came out for the first Death Cafe in South Carolina! Refraining from requesting an RSVP, I was delighted that 11 people attended. Held in a yoga studio, with homemade cakes, coffee + tea - it appears to have been a resounding success!
A few attendees were recent widows, others already familiar with the website, some just curious & one person had traveled several hours to join us.
All were very positive in their feedback:
"opened a pathway to both tears & laughter", "so comfortable","its not about only death, its about humanity","safe + open environment", interesting perspectives", and "got an idea for my next ...
Exmouth Death Cafe Write up
Posted by Exmouthdeathcafe on Jan. 18, 2015, 12:21 p.m.
What a great first meeting! Looking forward to the next one in February! :-)
Tuonen Tupa Death Cafe Write up
Posted by kmarttinen on Jan. 16, 2015, 4:42 a.m.
This Saturday afternoon was the most interesing yet. We had invited people representing different religious and ateist ideologies and a few more showed up in addition. There was an orthodox christian and a lutheran priest, representative from Bahai-religion and a freethinker. Among the 50 people were meny combinations of these guests and some that were familiar with more Eastern relgions like buddhism and hindu.
Being from different ideologies, we could have been at each other's throats or in a heated conversation, but everything went really well. Some bold comments were made, but in conclusion all the different ways of thinking pointed out that whatever is beyond death ...
Providence Death Cafe Write up
Posted by Cassandra Tribe on Jan. 15, 2015, 9:20 p.m.
10 of us gathered on this chill night to talk death and eat some carrot cake. Alack, no Jack - as the timing was off - but nimble were the fingers of his companion to check the 'net to track down links and titles of books as they were mentioned. It was the picture of the angel of death cradling a newborn that brought the talk to the death of the newborn and infant, memento mori and Santa Muerte. From there we talked about the contrasting cremation videos that were going around and the difference between the desire to die in the suicidal, and the desire to die in the ...