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Death Cafe write up: Southwest Durham NC Death Cafe
Posted by Yvonne123 on March 1, 2025, 2:29 p.m.
The primary conversation was about burial preferences, cultural practices, and how we can make our burial wishes known and respected. Here are some highlights:
“Sky Burial” is the practice of offering a corpse up to vultures. Historically practiced in areas in Pakistan and Nepal (areas where vultures are now endangered). Traci mentioned that this is possible and legal in a specific area in Colorado. She followed up with your friendly note-taker to share: “ Turns out that Crestone, a small mountain town south of Colorado Springs, is currently the only place in the U.S. to offer legal outdoor funeral pyres.” And shared this link with more information
Our ...
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe in Logan North Library Qld Australia
Posted by Kate Leotta on Feb. 27, 2025, 9:29 p.m.
Death Café in the Library Underwood 22/02/25
The conversation flowed and it wasn’t dull! They vary at each Death Café, are enlightening and enriching for the soul. This Morning was no exception:
This information below may sound like an agenda or a theme was set; no it was not the case. Conversations at this Death Cafe (and all that I host/faclitiate) were/are self directed by participants.
The general consensus was that we are all going to die!
Tomorrow is not promised, living fully is a positive and can be better if written documents called Advance Care Planning are in place and conversations are ...
With Caro Barnett
April 10, 2025, 2.30 p.m. - 4.30 p.m. (UK)
Come and join us for tea and cakes and discuss your hopes and experiences!
There is no agenda just a relaxed atmosphere and what interests you.
We can learn so ...
With Jean Owen/Karl Krumins
April 23, 2025, 3.30 p.m. - 5.00 p.m. (Mountain)
It is free
If you get there early start setting out chairs. Bring a snake if you wish.
Practitioners question: Not promoting businesses at Death Cafes
Posted by Jools Barsky on Feb. 22, 2025, 5:09 p.m. 5 comments
To our wonderful Death Cafe hosts, current and prospective,
As I write this, over 20,123 Death Cafes have been listed across 93 countries, with tens - if not hundreds - more happening each week. It’s thrilling to think about how many thousands of people have engaged in open, honest conversations ...
With Linda Sollars, sponsored by Jefferson Humanists
April 5, 2025, 1.30 p.m. - 3.00 p.m. (Mountain Standard Time)
Welcome to our Death Cafe—a thoughtful space where we explore all aspect of the death and dying experience together. Sharing our experiences enriches our understanding and eases our uncertainties ...
Death Cafe: Rochester, NY Death Cafe with Jennifer Sanfilippo
Posted by JenniferSanfilippo on Feb. 19, 2025, 2:23 p.m.
With Jennifer Sanfilippo
April 8, 2025, 6.00 p.m. - 7.30 p.m. (EST)
Jennifer explains her reasons for engaging the community in these important end-of-life conversations: “Losing my husband had a profound effect on how I view the world and my place in ...
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Iowa
Posted by DeathCafeIowa on Feb. 19, 2025, 8:29 a.m. 2 comments
Our most recent Death Café was held February 18th and we had 5 people in attendance! We touched on two main topics in our Death Café: how different religions handle death and burial services, and the idea of legacy building. In our discussion of different religions and death we talked about Catholics & Cremation, ideas of reincarnation, and Muslim end of life rituals, which include physical acts of memory building (an example would be donating to charity in the deceased honor). When we touched on the idea of legacy we reflected on how talking about your person makes you feel like they’re still with you. A key ...
Death Cafe write up: Herne Hill Death Cafe
Posted by annkenrick on Feb. 18, 2025, 3:54 a.m.
A diverse group of 21 people, across the generations, attended the Death Café. Some key themes emerged:
· The shock of sudden death of a family member highlights the need for open discussion about planning for death at a time when there is no pressure. Conversations can also eliminate regrets, after the person dies, about what you wish you had said.
· You can feel very exposed when a family member dies, as the logistics that follow death are not well understood.
· When a person is terminally ill but does not want to die, it feels a betrayal to talk about death. One participant explained that in Thailand they were ...
Death Cafe: Death Cafe Menomonie: Digest Ideas With Your Food
Posted by avaallroggen on Feb. 17, 2025, 1:10 p.m.
With Ava Allroggen
April 5, 2025, 2.00 p.m. - 3.30 p.m. (Central Time)
The Menomonie Death Cafe is an informal, open conversation about death, without specific topics, set questions, or theme. This event is free and open to all.
"The way to value ...
Death Cafe write up: Chestermere Death Cafe
Posted by chestermerepubliclibrary on Feb. 14, 2025, 1:22 p.m.
We recently hosted our first Death Cafe in our city and had 11 people attend, despite the freezing temperatures outside.
Some of the people even came from a different city to join in. Many of which were grateful to have a space where an open and honest conversation about death and life could happen without judgement or fear of speaking of such a taboo topic.
We touched on a variety of topics, including ways to go, how to approach family in having a conversation of what to do when their loved one passes, what we think happens when we pass and much more.
What was an hour and ...
Death Cafe write up: Second Sunday Death Cafe Portland, OR
Posted by nomenoyou1 on Feb. 9, 2025, 10:18 p.m.
Our second Sunday cafes continue to grow and mature. We had 20 attendees and great conversation. There was an excellent mix of new and returning registrants. The subjects were many and diverse but they were all deeply felt. A very nourishing event. Everyone is welcome.
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Concord CA
Posted by Lauriem on Feb. 9, 2025, 12:47 p.m.
Our Death Cafe was held on Saturday, Feb 8. Six people attended, including the host and two who found us on the Death Cafe website. We had a range of ages from 23 to 60+, which made for a very deep and interesting sharing of perspectives. Topics covered included caring for aging parents, perspectives on grief, how to handle death as a professional from the perspective of a retired nurse, nursing student and social worker. We discussed medical aid in dying, the role of hospice vs. medical intervention. We also discussed the importance of thinking about our death as early as possible to enable better decision-making during critical ...
With Hannah Todd
April 9, 2025, 12.00 p.m. - 1.15 p.m. (GMT)
I am a big believer that we do not talk about death adequately or often enough, which can have huge ramifications on how we process grief.
Death Cafe for me ...
With Hannah Todd
April 15, 2025, 6.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. (GMT)
I am a big believer that we do not talk about death adequately or often enough, which can have huge ramifications on how we process grief.
Death Cafe for me ...