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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T130000
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DTSTAMP:20260410T073342
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SUMMARY:The Good Death Book Club Experience FREE 12-Month Death and Dying Course
DESCRIPTION:According to a recent AARP study\, there are over 52 million caregivers in the United States right now—and 70% of them say they are overwhelmed. Every single day\, I receive messages from current and former caregivers who say:\n“I wish I had this knowledge when I was caring for my loved one.”\nOr:\n“The Doulagivers training is helping me more than I can say.” \nThe truth is:\nWe will all have a caregiving story. \nLet’s make sure yours is one filled with support\, empowerment\, and peace. \nThat’s why I created The GOOD DEATH BOOK CLUB Experience: Death and Dying Course—a free\, live\, 12-month educational journey through my bestselling book The Good Death: A Guide for Supporting Your Loved One Through the End of Life. \nWhat It Is:\nEach month\, we explore one chapter of The Good Death together. \nYou’ll receive:\n-A live End of life teaching course with me\, Suzanne B. O’Brien\, RN\n-A guided workbook and downloadable companion guide\n-A group discussion and experiential exercise\n-A full 12 month Death and Dying Course for free \nWho It’s For: \n-Current and future caregivers ( all of us )\n-Death Doulas\, aspiring Death Doulas\, medical professionals\n-Individuals seeking grief healing and emotional support\n-Anyone who wants spiritual inspiration and empowerment around death\, aging\, and life itself \nWhy It Matters:\nDeath is 100% guaranteed—and yet\, our modern culture has stripped away the education and sacredness that used to surround it. \nThis lack of awareness is contributing to unnecessary fear\, trauma\, and prolonged suffering and grief. \nBut death is not the enemy. \nIt is our greatest teacher about how to truly live. \nWhen we return death to its place as a natural\, sacred transition\, we begin to reclaim peace\, presence\, and purpose in our lives and communities TODAY! \nWhat You Can Do:\nJoin The Experience and Share with Your Friends!
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/the-good-death-book-club-experience-free-12-month-death-and-dying-course-2-2/2025-10-09/
CATEGORIES:Community Meet Up,Education,Grief Release,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Doulagivers Institute":MAILTO:support@doulagivers.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T183000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073342
CREATED:20250922T132746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T132746Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Silent Book Club of Death
DESCRIPTION:Death Project Manager\, Silent Book Club of Death\, Silent Book Club of Death NYC\, Silent Book Club of Death MTL\, and TalkDeath’s Book Club are thrilled to invite you to a Virtual Silent Book Club of Death meeting! \nThis virtual gathering will be on Friday\, October 10th at 5pm ET/ 4pm CT/ 3pm MT/ 2pm PT. \nSilent Book Club of Death meetings are structured like any Silent Book Club gathering: you meet up with friendly\, like-minded readers\, and then politely ignore them while reading a book of your own choosing. Members are encouraged to bring books related to the theme of death\, dying\, grief\, aging\, or mortality\, but anyone who wants to just read quietly in a death-conscious space is welcome to join. \nFolks are welcome to be on or off camera. We’ll play some relaxing music. After the designated reading time\, folks are welcome to stay on and share a bit about what they’re reading and connect. \nA loose agenda for the evening is as follows: \n5PM – 5:15PM: readers join; introductions of hosts and guests \n5:15 – 5:45PM: silent reading time while music plays \n5:45 – 6:15PM: share out about what you’ve read and lightly facilitated group discussion \n6:15 – 6:30PM: goodbyes and wrap up \nThis virtual event will be held via Zoom. Closed captions will be enabled. If we can do anything to provide accessibility\, please do not hesitate to reach out. \nGuests who RSVP will be emailed the Zoom link. \nWe hope you can join us! \nLearn more and RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-silent-book-club-of-death-tickets-1671597245359?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/virtual-silent-book-club-of-death-2/
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Community Meet Up,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Death Project Manager":MAILTO:info@deathprojectmanager.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251011T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251011T133000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073342
CREATED:20250917T194304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T194724Z
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SUMMARY:Journal Club and Death With Lex present: A Moment With Grief
DESCRIPTION:Journal Club is excited to announce a Moment with Grief\, a special edition meeting all about grief! \nWe will be joined by the incredible Alexis from Death with Lex to guide us and welcome us to the world of grief. This meeting will follow our usual format of journaling\, mindfulness\, somatic practices but will have a focus on grief and all the things related to it. Remember that grief is NOT only about death\, so we will be exploring many different expressions of it. \nWhere will we be?\nThis month we are meeting around the fire at Dockweiler\, there is parking!! Parking is not free so I suggest carpooling…drop your neighborhood in the comments and see who you can link up with. \nWhat to bring?\nPlease bring a journal\, something to sit on\, water\, sunscreen and a writing utensil. We also highly encourage you to bring any comfort items such as a stuffy\, crystals\, whatever makes you feel safe : ) \nWho is Alexis?\nAlexis Hart\, a Los Angeles native\, is a seasoned death care professional with over a decade of experience across various facets of end-of-life and death care. Her extensive\nbackground spans mortuary and cemetery services\, medical examiner\, hospice\, and forensic pathology\, establishing her as a guiding light during families’ darkest moments.\nPassionate about nature\, Alexis seamlessly integrates its healing power into her work\, enhancing the support she provides to those in need. She blends ritual\, creativity\, and compassion to craft meaningful\, inclusive spaces where grief is honored as both personal and collective\, sacred and transformative.\nWith a deep commitment to inclusivity and healing justice\, she helps shape spaces where all stories are honored\, and grief becomes a portal for connection\, meaning\, and transformation. Alexis is deeply honored to educate and serve grieving families as well as communities\, offering compassion and expertise throughout their journey.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/journal-club-and-death-with-lex-present-a-moment-with-grief/
LOCATION:Dockweiler Beach\, 12000 Vista Del Mar\, Playa Del Rey\, CA\, 90293\, United States
CATEGORIES:BiPoC,Community Meet Up,Grief Group,Grief Release,Peer-Led Grief Support
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ORGANIZER;CN="DeathwithLex":MAILTO:deathwithlex@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073342
CREATED:20251010T125946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T135427Z
UID:10001477-1760554800-1760558400@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Friends Missing Friends: A Gathering for Friend-Loss Grievers
DESCRIPTION:Are you grieving the death of a friend? Do you want to meet and gather with people who GET it? Friend-loss grief is isolating because it’s disenfranchised\, and there are very few resources available. We shouldn’t have to do this alone. Let’s honor our friends\, talk about our grief\, and find comfort in community.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/friends-missing-friends-a-gathering-for-friend-loss-grievers/
CATEGORIES:Community Meet Up,Grief Group,Peer-Led Grief Support
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends Missing Friends":MAILTO:friendsmissingfriends@gmail.com
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20251018T020000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20251018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073342
CREATED:20250922T195550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T200318Z
UID:10001466-1760752800-1760803200@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Haunted: A Death Positive Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Join me for a spooky season picnic featuring death discussion prompts via Coffin Cards and a brief ritual to remember lost loved ones. Bring snacks and blankets! \nThe event is free—but if you’re coming\, please send me an email so I can keep you up to date about any changes or cancellations due to weather. Hope to see you there! hello@deadparentswhatnow.com
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/haunted-a-death-positive-picnic/
LOCATION:Central Park\, 1340 South 4th Street\, Louisville\, KY\, 40208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Meet Up
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ORGANIZER;CN="My Parents Are Dead%3A What Now&gt%3B?":MAILTO:hello@deadparentswhatnow.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251021T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073342
CREATED:20250930T164436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T164436Z
UID:10001473-1761073200-1761078600@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Sexual Bereavement - Queer Death Salon
DESCRIPTION:Let’s gather and engage with our questions and feelings about: \nsex after the death of a loved one.\nthe disenfranchised grief of polyamorous and kinky relational loss.\nhow pleasure and erotic energy can support our mourning.\nchanges in desire as death approaches for ourselves or a loved one.\ncultural expectations of how a widow should act and our internalized stories about that.\nanything sex/pleasure and bereavement related. No question is too taboo. \nJess will invite folks to participate in embodiment exercises\, freewrite and consider the ways they want to be in relationship to their sexual expression within their (anticipatory) grief. \nJess DeVries is a queer somatic sex coach and grief worker. She primarily serves the queer/trans community supporting folks in reclaiming body autonomy and to inspire curiosity about pleasure and sexual expression\, guiding folks to define and pursue pleasure on their own terms. She is a grief advocate who regularly facilitates spaces for people to grieve\, inviting the wisdom of the body to guide the grief process. \nWithin the realms of grief\, she has trained with Being Here\, Human – as well as – Shauna Janz of Sacred Grief. Her grief work is held by connections to her ancestors\, mugwort\, hawthorne\, rose\, connection to her pussy\, and many many tears. Within the realms of pleasure and embodiment\, she has trained in Somatic Sex Education and Sexological Bodywork at the ISSSE – as well as – the Somatica Method with the Somatica Institute. Her pleasure work is held by delighting in sights\, smells\, and tastes\, a dirty imagination\, and sharing touch with human and non-human kin. \nJess provides 1:1 sessions online or by phone. She also facilitates workshops\, grief circles\, and rituals online for queer folks\, ex-Christians\, and Covid realist communities.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/sexual-bereavement-queer-death-salon/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Cornelius\, NC\, 28031
CATEGORIES:Community Meet Up,Grief Group,LGBTQ,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Queer Community Deathcare":MAILTO:queercommunitydeathcare@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20251023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20251023T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073342
CREATED:20250806T211055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T211055Z
UID:10001432-1761246000-1761249600@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Due Date: A Library Death Salon
DESCRIPTION:This Halloween season\, beware the dead hand! “Dead hand control” is a real legal term for our ability to control our property from beyond the grave. On October 23\, join writer and death doula Becky Robison for a spoooooky estate law overview. What’s the difference between wills and trusts? What happens if you don’t have a will? How can you make one? Knowledge is a great way to overcome your fear. \nContact to register: kaira.tucker@lfpl.org or (502) 574-1649.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/due-date-a-library-death-salon-2-2/
LOCATION:Louisville Free Public Library\, 301 York St.\, Louisville\, KY\, 40203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Meet Up,Death Cafe,Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="My Parents Are Dead%3A What Now&gt%3B?":MAILTO:hello@deadparentswhatnow.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073342
CREATED:20250926T210913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T213307Z
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SUMMARY:Silent Book Club of Death
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Halloween for a pop-up meeting of a book club for introverts! We will be co-hosting this event with Catherine of Death Project Manager. \nLike book clubs\, but want to read your own book? \nWant to reflect on your mortality in the company of polite bookworms? \nLooking for an anti-social social club\, where you can meet people then politely ignore them? \nCome read and mingle with new\, bookish friends at Silent Book Club of Death! Bring whatever book you happen to be reading – related to the theme of death /dying / grief / aging / mortality – to read in companionable silence\, then share about it with your table mates. \nEven if you choose not to read a death-themed book and just want to read quietly in a death positive space\, come join us! \nNot sure what to read? We will have many on-theme books available for purchase. \nWe hope you will join us on Halloween and dedicate some time to reading and reflection! \nSchedule: \nMeet and chat until 4:30 PM\nSilent reading 4:30 – 5:30 PM\nChat about reading 5:30 – 6 PM \nCatherine\, your Death Project Manager\, is the creator of the Mortality Workbook\, a toolkit to collect what your loved ones should know before you go\, so that you can rest in peace. She founded Silent Book Club of Death\, which has 20+ chapters and pop ups worldwide. Learn more at deathprojectmanager.com and on Instagram (@deathprojectmanager). \nMore info and RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/silent-book-club-of-death-tickets-1671517065539
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/silent-book-club-of-death/
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Community Meet Up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Death Project Manager":MAILTO:info@deathprojectmanager.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251101T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251101T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073342
CREATED:20251014T125515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T125515Z
UID:10001483-1761984000-1762016400@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Samhain Circle
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the turn of the witches new year. Honoring death & rebirth. \nJoin us for this hour-long sacred circle to observe Samhain\, an ancient Celtic pagan festival to close the harvest season and open the dark days of the year. Bring your ancestors\, guides\, and goddesses closer. Set intentions. Release. Celebrate what comes next.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/samhain-circle-2/2025-11-01/1/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Cornelius\, NC\, 28031
CATEGORIES:Community Meet Up,Grief Release,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="La Mort":MAILTO:studio@lamort.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251101T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251101T113000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073342
CREATED:20251014T125515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T125515Z
UID:10001484-1761993000-1761996600@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Samhain Circle
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the turn of the witches new year. Honoring death & rebirth. \nJoin us for this hour-long sacred circle to observe Samhain\, an ancient Celtic pagan festival to close the harvest season and open the dark days of the year. Bring your ancestors\, guides\, and goddesses closer. Set intentions. Release. Celebrate what comes next.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/samhain-circle-2/2025-11-01/2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Cornelius\, NC\, 28031
CATEGORIES:Community Meet Up,Grief Release,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="La Mort":MAILTO:studio@lamort.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251106T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251106T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073342
CREATED:20251016T133157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T133157Z
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SUMMARY:In the Wake of Life...An immersive\, theatrical experience
DESCRIPTION:A Bold Theatrical Experiment in a Sacred Space \nStaged in the chapel’s historic rooms\, In the Wake of Life invites audiences to move through a series of short plays\, live vignettes\, and interactive art installations. Each room becomes its own act — a poetic encounter with memory\, mourning\, and meaning. Licensed grief professionals are on hand to ensure that this deeply emotional experience remains grounded in compassion and care. \n“This is not grief as tragedy — it’s grief as transformation\,” says playwright and producer Elizabeth Coplan\, founder of Grief Dialogues. “By bringing theatre into a funeral home\, we’re reclaiming the language of loss and giving audiences a new way to see themselves in it — through story\, humor\, and shared humanity.”
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/in-the-wake-of-life-an-immersive-theatrical-experience/2025-11-06/1/
LOCATION:Frank E. Campbell Funeral Home\, 1076 Madison Ave\, New York City\, NY\, 10028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Meet Up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Grief Dialogues":MAILTO:elizabethcoplan@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251106T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073342
CREATED:20251016T133157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T133157Z
UID:10001492-1762452000-1762459200@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:In the Wake of Life...An immersive\, theatrical experience
DESCRIPTION:A Bold Theatrical Experiment in a Sacred Space \nStaged in the chapel’s historic rooms\, In the Wake of Life invites audiences to move through a series of short plays\, live vignettes\, and interactive art installations. Each room becomes its own act — a poetic encounter with memory\, mourning\, and meaning. Licensed grief professionals are on hand to ensure that this deeply emotional experience remains grounded in compassion and care. \n“This is not grief as tragedy — it’s grief as transformation\,” says playwright and producer Elizabeth Coplan\, founder of Grief Dialogues. “By bringing theatre into a funeral home\, we’re reclaiming the language of loss and giving audiences a new way to see themselves in it — through story\, humor\, and shared humanity.”
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/in-the-wake-of-life-an-immersive-theatrical-experience/2025-11-06/2/
LOCATION:Frank E. Campbell Funeral Home\, 1076 Madison Ave\, New York City\, NY\, 10028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Meet Up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Grief Dialogues":MAILTO:elizabethcoplan@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073342
CREATED:20250709T145844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T145844Z
UID:10001353-1763038800-1763042400@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:The Good Death Book Club Experience FREE 12-Month Death and Dying Course
DESCRIPTION:According to a recent AARP study\, there are over 52 million caregivers in the United States right now—and 70% of them say they are overwhelmed. Every single day\, I receive messages from current and former caregivers who say:\n“I wish I had this knowledge when I was caring for my loved one.”\nOr:\n“The Doulagivers training is helping me more than I can say.” \nThe truth is:\nWe will all have a caregiving story. \nLet’s make sure yours is one filled with support\, empowerment\, and peace. \nThat’s why I created The GOOD DEATH BOOK CLUB Experience: Death and Dying Course—a free\, live\, 12-month educational journey through my bestselling book The Good Death: A Guide for Supporting Your Loved One Through the End of Life. \nWhat It Is:\nEach month\, we explore one chapter of The Good Death together. \nYou’ll receive:\n-A live End of life teaching course with me\, Suzanne B. O’Brien\, RN\n-A guided workbook and downloadable companion guide\n-A group discussion and experiential exercise\n-A full 12 month Death and Dying Course for free \nWho It’s For: \n-Current and future caregivers ( all of us )\n-Death Doulas\, aspiring Death Doulas\, medical professionals\n-Individuals seeking grief healing and emotional support\n-Anyone who wants spiritual inspiration and empowerment around death\, aging\, and life itself \nWhy It Matters:\nDeath is 100% guaranteed—and yet\, our modern culture has stripped away the education and sacredness that used to surround it. \nThis lack of awareness is contributing to unnecessary fear\, trauma\, and prolonged suffering and grief. \nBut death is not the enemy. \nIt is our greatest teacher about how to truly live. \nWhen we return death to its place as a natural\, sacred transition\, we begin to reclaim peace\, presence\, and purpose in our lives and communities TODAY! \nWhat You Can Do:\nJoin The Experience and Share with Your Friends!
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/the-good-death-book-club-experience-free-12-month-death-and-dying-course-2-2/2025-11-13/
CATEGORIES:Community Meet Up,Education,Grief Release,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Doulagivers Institute":MAILTO:support@doulagivers.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251117T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251117T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073342
CREATED:20251014T165756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T171318Z
UID:10001488-1763402400-1763406000@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Due Date: A Library Death Salon
DESCRIPTION:Death is the great equalizer? Maybe not. This month\, death doula Becky Robison welcomes Amy Shea\, author of the book Too Poor to Die: The Hidden Realities of Dying in the Margins. Amy will lead us in some discussions and writing exercises about death inequity inspired by the classic imagery of “the dance of death.” There will be books for sale\, cool swag—and maybe even some baked goods. Plus\, we’re collecting sock donations for St. John Center! To register\, contact kaira.tucker@lfpl.org
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/due-date-a-library-death-salon-2-3/
LOCATION:Louisville Free Public Library – South Central Regional Branch\, 7300 Jefferson Boulevard\, Louisville\, KY\, 40219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Meet Up,Death Cafe
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ORGANIZER;CN="My Parents Are Dead%3A What Now&gt%3B?":MAILTO:hello@deadparentswhatnow.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251122T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251122T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073342
CREATED:20251114T213139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T213139Z
UID:10001499-1763820000-1763827200@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Grief and the Holidays: Practical Tips & Create a Take Home Candle Ritual
DESCRIPTION:The holiday season can be especially tender when we are missing someone we love. This 2-hour interactive gathering offers gentle guidance\, education\, and ritual practices to help navigate grief during this time of year. \nHosted by Wendy Kessler\, Grief Guide\, this is a time for us to come together and acknowledge that the holidays can present additional challenges for those who are grieving. Wendy will share practical ways to navigate the season and show us how knowledge\, ritual and creativity can aid in the integration of grief. \nTogether\, we will: \nLearn about the nature of grief and tools for navigating hard days \nExplore the history and healing power of ritual \nCreate a personalized candle ritual scape to take home \nShare in community conversation and connection \nThe heart of our time will be the Five-Candle Ritual\, a simple yet profound way to honor loved ones we miss. Each candle represents sorrow\, courage\, memories\, love\, and hope. Whether practiced in community or privately\, this ritual can become a grounding tradition throughout the holidays and beyond. \nAll supplies are included\, and you’ll leave with a ritual candlescape\, handouts\, and practices you can return to at home. Feel free to bring-your-own special items that you’d like to include in your candlescape – a favorite container like a tray or basket\, trinkets and mementos to personalize your creation. \n💗 Come as you are\, with your grief\, your love\, and your memories. Together\, we’ll create space for light and hope. \nWe hope to see you soon!
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/grief-and-the-holidays-practical-tips-create-a-take-home-candle-ritual/
LOCATION:South Park Yoga & Wellness\, 2985 Beech St.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Meet Up,Grief Release,Peer-Led Grief Support,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Death Network":MAILTO:hello@dodeathdifferent.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073342
CREATED:20251108T152304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251108T152304Z
UID:10001496-1764788400-1764792000@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:A Gathering for Friend-loss Grievers
DESCRIPTION:In this online gathering\, we will share stories and have a facilitated discussion about friend-loss grief. \nThe session will be hosted and facilitated by Hannah Rumsey\, the Founder and Director of Friends Missing Friends — a community dedicated to providing support and guidance for people grieving friends. \nFriend-loss grief is widely ignored and dismissed by our society. Harold Ivan Smith\, the author of Grieving the Death of a Friend\, said it best: “The distraught close friend of someone who dies has virtually no legitimate\, public grief and mourning channels.” \nBecause of that\, friend-loss grievers have very few avenues to openly talk about their grief. In this discussion\, we are free to talk about it: the depth of our sadness\, the fears\, the anxieties\, the doubts\, the jealousies. Everything we are normally too scared to say. \nLet’s honor our friends\, make connections\, and have meaningful conversation.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/a-gathering-for-friend-loss-grievers/
CATEGORIES:Community Meet Up,Grief Group,Peer-Led Grief Support,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251204T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251204T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073342
CREATED:20251119T150253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T150253Z
UID:10001502-1764867600-1764874800@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Cruel Yule Happy Hour!
DESCRIPTION:Grieving during the holidays sucks. Join us at Awry Brewing to grab a beer and talk about your dead loved ones where nobody will judge you. 🍻
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/cruel-yule-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Awry Brewing\, 1025 Barret Ave.\, Louisville\, KY\, 40204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Meet Up
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ORGANIZER;CN="My Parents Are Dead%3A What Now&gt%3B?":MAILTO:hello@deadparentswhatnow.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251204T193000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073342
CREATED:20251105T171309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T171321Z
UID:10001495-1764871200-1764876600@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:TOO POOR TO DIE: A book reading with author Amy Shea
DESCRIPTION:Join Amy Shea author of Too Poor to Die: The Hidden Realities of Dying in the Margins and community death educator Anne Jungerman for December’s Death Positive Event ~ an evening exploring what it means to die unseen\, unclaimed\, or without means and the vital role of community\, compassion\, and witness in after-death care. \nThe evening opens with a brief memorial for Napa County’s unclaimed dead of 2025\, with words from Rev. Susan Panttaja and song from the Napa Valley Threshold Choir\, followed by Amy’s reading\, discussion and Q&A. The program concludes with Too Poor to Die sales by Napa Bookmine\, and Amy signing books along with light refreshments. \nIn partnership with Napa Abode\, an emergency shelter\, we will be collecting donations to support community members in crisis. Please consider bringing: New\, packaged toiletries (razors\, soap\, shampoo) and/or men’s and women’s t-shirts (all sizes).
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/too-poor-to-die-a-book-reading-with-author-amy-shea/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94558\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Cemetery,Community Meet Up,Death Cafe
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073342
CREATED:20251117T153006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T153006Z
UID:10001501-1765044000-1765051200@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:You're going to this event Grief & The Holidays - Self Care Workshop and Sound Healing Experience
DESCRIPTION:The holidays can bring up all kinds of emotions — especially grief.\nIt’s not only the grief that follows the death of someone we love\, but also the quiet ache that comes with the loss of a pet\, the end of a relationship\, a career shift\, or a dream that has changed. This season can stir up memories and tenderness in ways that are hard to name. \nJoin us as we come together to pause\, breathe\, and care for ourselves in community. Grief Coach Wendy Kessler will guide a compassionate conversation on tending to grief during the holidays\, followed by a restorative sound healing journey with Brent Honnerlaw. \nTake this evening to slow down\, honor what’s stirring within you\, and remember that you’re not alone in your grief—or your healing. Coming together in community is a gentle way to remember that we are all grieving something\, each in our own way. Together\, we can find comfort in shared stories\, quiet reflection\, and the simple act of being present with one another. \nDoors open at 5:45\, please plan to arrive early.\nQuestions? hello@dodeathdifferent.com
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/youre-going-to-this-event-grief-the-holidays-self-care-workshop-and-sound-healing-experience/
LOCATION:South Park Yoga & Wellness\, 2985 Beech St.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Meet Up,Grief Release,Peer-Led Grief Support,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Death Network":MAILTO:hello@dodeathdifferent.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073342
CREATED:20250709T145844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T145844Z
UID:10001354-1765458000-1765461600@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:The Good Death Book Club Experience FREE 12-Month Death and Dying Course
DESCRIPTION:According to a recent AARP study\, there are over 52 million caregivers in the United States right now—and 70% of them say they are overwhelmed. Every single day\, I receive messages from current and former caregivers who say:\n“I wish I had this knowledge when I was caring for my loved one.”\nOr:\n“The Doulagivers training is helping me more than I can say.” \nThe truth is:\nWe will all have a caregiving story. \nLet’s make sure yours is one filled with support\, empowerment\, and peace. \nThat’s why I created The GOOD DEATH BOOK CLUB Experience: Death and Dying Course—a free\, live\, 12-month educational journey through my bestselling book The Good Death: A Guide for Supporting Your Loved One Through the End of Life. \nWhat It Is:\nEach month\, we explore one chapter of The Good Death together. \nYou’ll receive:\n-A live End of life teaching course with me\, Suzanne B. O’Brien\, RN\n-A guided workbook and downloadable companion guide\n-A group discussion and experiential exercise\n-A full 12 month Death and Dying Course for free \nWho It’s For: \n-Current and future caregivers ( all of us )\n-Death Doulas\, aspiring Death Doulas\, medical professionals\n-Individuals seeking grief healing and emotional support\n-Anyone who wants spiritual inspiration and empowerment around death\, aging\, and life itself \nWhy It Matters:\nDeath is 100% guaranteed—and yet\, our modern culture has stripped away the education and sacredness that used to surround it. \nThis lack of awareness is contributing to unnecessary fear\, trauma\, and prolonged suffering and grief. \nBut death is not the enemy. \nIt is our greatest teacher about how to truly live. \nWhen we return death to its place as a natural\, sacred transition\, we begin to reclaim peace\, presence\, and purpose in our lives and communities TODAY! \nWhat You Can Do:\nJoin The Experience and Share with Your Friends!
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/the-good-death-book-club-experience-free-12-month-death-and-dying-course-2-2/2025-12-11/
CATEGORIES:Community Meet Up,Education,Grief Release,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Doulagivers Institute":MAILTO:support@doulagivers.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073342
CREATED:20250709T145844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T145844Z
UID:10001355-1767877200-1767880800@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:The Good Death Book Club Experience FREE 12-Month Death and Dying Course
DESCRIPTION:According to a recent AARP study\, there are over 52 million caregivers in the United States right now—and 70% of them say they are overwhelmed. Every single day\, I receive messages from current and former caregivers who say:\n“I wish I had this knowledge when I was caring for my loved one.”\nOr:\n“The Doulagivers training is helping me more than I can say.” \nThe truth is:\nWe will all have a caregiving story. \nLet’s make sure yours is one filled with support\, empowerment\, and peace. \nThat’s why I created The GOOD DEATH BOOK CLUB Experience: Death and Dying Course—a free\, live\, 12-month educational journey through my bestselling book The Good Death: A Guide for Supporting Your Loved One Through the End of Life. \nWhat It Is:\nEach month\, we explore one chapter of The Good Death together. \nYou’ll receive:\n-A live End of life teaching course with me\, Suzanne B. O’Brien\, RN\n-A guided workbook and downloadable companion guide\n-A group discussion and experiential exercise\n-A full 12 month Death and Dying Course for free \nWho It’s For: \n-Current and future caregivers ( all of us )\n-Death Doulas\, aspiring Death Doulas\, medical professionals\n-Individuals seeking grief healing and emotional support\n-Anyone who wants spiritual inspiration and empowerment around death\, aging\, and life itself \nWhy It Matters:\nDeath is 100% guaranteed—and yet\, our modern culture has stripped away the education and sacredness that used to surround it. \nThis lack of awareness is contributing to unnecessary fear\, trauma\, and prolonged suffering and grief. \nBut death is not the enemy. \nIt is our greatest teacher about how to truly live. \nWhen we return death to its place as a natural\, sacred transition\, we begin to reclaim peace\, presence\, and purpose in our lives and communities TODAY! \nWhat You Can Do:\nJoin The Experience and Share with Your Friends!
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/the-good-death-book-club-experience-free-12-month-death-and-dying-course-2-2/2026-01-08/
CATEGORIES:Community Meet Up,Education,Grief Release,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Doulagivers Institute":MAILTO:support@doulagivers.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260114T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073342
CREATED:20251216T193704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T193704Z
UID:10001505-1768417200-1768420800@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Becky Robison in conversation with Kaira Tucker
DESCRIPTION:Louisville! To celebrate the launch of my new book\, My Parents Are Dead: What Now? A Panic-Free Guide to the Practicalities of Death\, join me at Carmichael’s on Frankfort for a discussion and book signing with everyone’s favorite local librarian\, cemetery enthusiast\, and certified goth\, Kaira Tucker.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/becky-robison-in-conversation-with-kaira-tucker/
LOCATION:Carmichael’s Bookstore\, 2720 Frankfort Avenue\, Louisville\, KY\, 40206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Community Meet Up,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="My Parents Are Dead%3A What Now&gt%3B?":MAILTO:hello@deadparentswhatnow.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260116T220000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073342
CREATED:20260105T211834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T212933Z
UID:10001513-1768590000-1768600800@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Death Medicine: An Open Mic Community Exploration of Death & Grief
DESCRIPTION:A monthly open mic event with a theme of death and grief is happening in both Sonoma and Marin counties of California. Occurring in San Rafael and Sebastopol\, these events have been beautifully received. \nBring your songs\, poetry\, stories\, dance or any other expression your heart feels called to offer around the topics of death and grief. \nThe event will be an open mic format where people can sing\, dance\, recite poetry\, or speak extemporaneously about their experiences of death and grief and be witnessed and heard by a radically present and loving audience in a well-held container. \nThere are no rules other than a share cannot last longer than five minutes. You need not perform to attend. The witnessing is at least as important as the sharing. \nWe imagine it as a community grief ritual. Sometimes a couple hours of cathartic release and tender listening and holding can do more to heal than years on a therapist’s couch.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/death-medicine-an-open-mic-community-exploration-of-death-grief/
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Community Meet Up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Luminous Threshold Collective":MAILTO:Luminousthresholdcollective@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260117T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073342
CREATED:20260112T222344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T222344Z
UID:10001661-1768644000-1768654800@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Albuquerque Dead or Distant Parent(s) Club January Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:Hey Albuquerquue Dead or Distant Parent(s) Club! Let’s meet up at Grandma’s!\nStop by Grandma’s Coffee Garden on Saturday\, January 17th any time between 10am – 1pm for our first get-together of the year! \nIf you haven’t been yet\, Grandma’s Coffee Garden is AADORABLE and has indoor and outdoor space available\, amazing coffee/tea drinks\, and delicious local pastries. Thanks for hosting us Grandma’s! \nCome meet and be in community with fellow members of the Club! It’ll be fun! Let’s bring and celebrate those we’ve lost into this new year. There will be a few fun surprises too! \nOh\, and I love you always! \nLook for the sign to find us in the Garden. Grandma’s Coffee Garden is located at 124 Girard Blvd SE\, Albuquerque\, NM 87106 with ample street parking.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/albuquerque-dead-or-distant-parents-club-january-meet-up/
LOCATION:Grandma’s Coffee Garden\, 124 Girard Blvd SE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Meet Up
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ORGANIZER;CN="ABQ Dead Parent(s) Club":MAILTO:lizziersmall@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260122T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073342
CREATED:20260116T235243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T235243Z
UID:10001665-1769108400-1769112000@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Due Date: A Library Death Salon
DESCRIPTION:Due Date: A Library Death Salon makes its triumphant return! What to do when a loved one dies but their belongings remain? On January 22\, join writer and death doula Becky Robison at new location Nook & Nowhere to talk strategies for protecting your heart and staying sane while getting rid of all that stuff.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/due-date-a-library-death-salon-2-5/
LOCATION:Nook & Nowhere\, 1149 S. Shelby St.\, Louisville\, KY\, 40203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Meet Up,Death Cafe
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ORGANIZER;CN="My Parents Are Dead%3A What Now&gt%3B?":MAILTO:hello@deadparentswhatnow.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260128T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260128T193000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073342
CREATED:20260108T144846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T144846Z
UID:10001588-1769621400-1769628600@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:South Side Death Cafe
DESCRIPTION:The South Side Death Cafe is held the fourth Wednesday of the month at St Kilda Library\, Victoria Australia.\nAlternating between 2-4pm and 5:30 – 7:30pm.\nCome for the death talk\, stay for the snacks. \nThis is an inclusive\, open conversation about death and end of life but is not a bereavement or counselling session. \nFacilitated by Funeral Celebrant Klara McMurray (aka The Funky Celebrant)\, there are lots of giggles\, deep chats and conversations that have been known to change lives. \nAfter all\, talking about it won’t kill you!
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/south-side-death-cafe/
LOCATION:St Kilda Library\, 150 Carlisle Street\, St Kilda\, VIC\, 3184\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community Meet Up,Death Cafe,Education,Funeral,Grief Release
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Funky Celebrant":MAILTO:klara@thefunkycelebrant.com.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073342
CREATED:20260112T222303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T222303Z
UID:10001660-1769713200-1769718600@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Becky Robison in conversation with Erica Reid Gerdes
DESCRIPTION:Chicago! To celebrate the launch of my new book\, My Parents Are Dead: What Now? A Panic-Free Guide to the Practicalities of Death\, join me at Women & Children First for a discussion and book signing with death doula (and absolute delight) Erica Reid Gerdes.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/becky-robison-in-conversation-with-erica-reid-gerdes/
LOCATION:Women & Children First\, 5233 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Community Meet Up,Death Cafe
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T133000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073342
CREATED:20260106T133515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T133515Z
UID:10001575-1769860800-1769866200@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Community Grief Circle
DESCRIPTION:Grief is not meant to be carried alone. This community grief circle is an open\, supportive space for people navigating loss of any kind : death\, relationships\, identity\, or life changes. Together we will slow down\, listen\, share if we wish\, and honor our grief without trying to fix or rush it. No prior experience is needed\, and sharing is always optional. \nWhat to expect: \n• A facilitated\, guided grief circle\n• Gentle grounding and opening ritual\n• Space for reflection\, sharing\, or quiet presence\n• Community connection without pressure to speak\n• A calm\, respectful\, and confidential environment \nOpen to adults carrying grief of any kind.\nYou are welcome whether your loss is recent or long-held. \n*** This is a non-clinical\, community-based space.***
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/community-grief-circle/
LOCATION:Mystic Flora Apothecary\, 1501 El Camino Real Suite F\, Belmont\, CA\, 94002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Arts and Culture,BiPoC,Community Meet Up,Grief Group,Grief Release,Peer-Led Grief Support
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ORGANIZER;CN="DeathwithLex":MAILTO:deathwithlex@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260131T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260131T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073342
CREATED:20260112T222047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T222047Z
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SUMMARY:Meditations on Death and Dying
DESCRIPTION:Meditations on Death and Dying is a monthly series of explorations and discussions devoted to honest\, thoughtful engagement with death\, dying\, and grief as essential parts of the human experience. Meeting on the last Saturday of each month\, this series offers a welcoming\, reflective space to approach mortality not as something morbid or distant\, but as something we live alongside every day. \nEach gathering features a guest with a unique relationship to death through lived experience\, professional work\, spiritual inquiry\, or philosophical reflection. Together\, we explore the physical\, emotional\, spiritual\, metaphysical\, and philosophical dimensions of death\, as well as the quieter ways loss shapes our lives\, relationships\, and communities. \nRather than offering doctrine or conclusions\, Meditations on Death and Dying invites shared inquiry. \nInaugural Gathering \nOur inaugural guest is a funeral director\, Marine\, and war veteran\, offering a deeply grounded perspective shaped by both service and loss. \nThrough his work as a funeral director\, he is regularly confronted with the fundamental reality of human existence: that we move from spirited\, living beings into organic matter that eventually returns to the earth. \nAlongside this physical truth\, he also bears witness to the emotional realities of death\, particularly the experiences of those left behind and the ways our culture makes space\, or fails to make space\, for grief. \nThis first exploration moves between the natural\, practical\, philosophical\, and even supernatural\, honoring both the tangible realities of the body and the invisible forces of grief\, memory\, and meaning. \nWhile the conversation may be intimate\, honest\, and at times raw\, it is guided by compassion and care. The intention is not to sensationalize death\, but to create a more loving and accessible way of relating to death as a fact of life and to grief as an ever-present\, often unseen force many of us are carrying. \nThis gathering is free and open to all.\nSpace is limited\, and RSVP is requested to ensure adequate seating. \nWhether you are actively grieving\, quietly curious\, philosophically inclined\, or simply seeking a deeper relationship with life\, you are warmly welcome.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/meditations-on-death-and-dying/2026-01-31/
LOCATION:Creative Spirit Easton\, PA\, 131 North 3rd Street\, Easton\, PA\, 18042\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Meet Up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Creative Spirit Easton%2C PA":MAILTO:Marisa@creativespiriteaston.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T183000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073342
CREATED:20260127T155323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T155323Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Silent Book Club of Death
DESCRIPTION:Death Project Manager\, Silent Book Club of Death\, Silent Book Club of Death NYC\, Silent Book Club of Death MTL\, and TalkDeath’s Book Club are thrilled to invite you to a Virtual Silent Book Club of Death meeting! \nThis virtual gathering will be on Friday\, February 6th at 5pm ET/ 4pm CT/ 3pm MT/ 2pm PT. \nSilent Book Club of Death meetings are structured like any Silent Book Club gathering: you meet up with friendly\, like-minded readers\, and then politely ignore them while reading a book of your own choosing. Members are encouraged to bring books related to the theme of death\, dying\, grief\, aging\, or mortality\, but anyone who wants to just read quietly in a death-conscious space is welcome to join. \nFolks are welcome to be on or off camera. We’ll play some relaxing music. After the designated reading time\, folks are welcome to stay on and share a bit about what they’re reading and connect. \nA loose agenda for the evening is as follows: \n5PM – 5:15PM: readers join; introductions of hosts and guests \n5:15 – 5:45PM: silent reading time while music plays \n5:45 – 6:15PM: share out about what you’ve read and lightly facilitated group discussion \n6:15 – 6:30PM: goodbyes and wrap up \nThis virtual event will be held via Zoom. Closed captions will be enabled. If we can do anything to provide accessibility\, please do not hesitate to reach out to rian@talkdeath.com \nGuests who RSVP will be emailed the Zoom link. \nWe hope you can join us! \nMore info and RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-silent-book-club-of-death-tickets-1980507603556?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/virtual-silent-book-club-of-death-3/
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Community Meet Up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Death Project Manager":MAILTO:info@deathprojectmanager.com
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