We had about 11 people at Thursday's Peace House Death Cafe.  David introduced the Cafe. Rosalie and Julie facilitated. 

 

Several people brought grief into the discussion--some recent and some aged, but both still raw. We talked about how to be with children when a loved one has died. One family discussed how it is to be with a family member who has a been diagnosed with a terminal disease. Another discussed how they decided to include their children when a family member was suddenly hospitalized . . .

 

It was interesting to have a discussion of Swedish Death Cleaning--some right on top of that chore, some with good intentions. It was also observed that going through a loved one's stuff might well be an opportunity for reflection and working with love and grief.

 

We talked about the value of having a memorial site (not too close at hand) for a deceased loved one. A sacred place to remember.

 

Once again, it was revealed that every Cafe is unique--and special.