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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T111722
CREATED:20251108T152304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251108T152304Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251204T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251204T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T111722
CREATED:20251119T150253Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251204T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T111722
CREATED:20251105T171309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T171321Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251206T200000
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CREATED:20251117T153006Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T111722
CREATED:20250709T145844Z
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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-2-2/2025-12-11/
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:20260108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T111722
CREATED:20250709T145844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T145844Z
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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-2-2/2026-01-08/
CATEGORIES:Community Meet Up,Education,Grief Release,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Doulagivers Institute":MAILTO:support@doulagivers.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260114T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T111722
CREATED:20251216T193704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T193704Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260116T220000
DTSTAMP:20260408T111722
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260117T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T111722
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260122T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T111722
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260128T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260128T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T111722
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:20260408T111722
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:20260408T111722
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260131T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260131T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T111722
CREATED:20260112T222047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T222047Z
UID:10001656-1769886000-1769891400@talkdeath.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T183000
DTSTAMP:20260408T111722
CREATED:20260127T155323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T155323Z
UID:10001676-1770397200-1770402600@talkdeath.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T111722
CREATED:20250709T145844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T145844Z
UID:10001356-1770901200-1770904800@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-2-2/2026-02-12/
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:20260213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260213T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T111722
CREATED:20260210T153953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T154251Z
UID:10001682-1771009200-1771014600@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Glue Sticks and Feelings: an Anti Valentine's Day Grief Crafting Circle
DESCRIPTION:Valentine’s Day. Grief. Both can be messy and heavy and complicated. Also funny and strange. \nLet’s talk about it. \nJoin us for Glue Sticks and Feelings: an Anti Valentine’s Day Grief Crafting Circle. \nCome hang out with other grievers\, crafters\, grieving crafters\, and crafting grievers. Share what you feel comfortable sharing\, and make a collage\, a mini zine\, a Valentine to what or whomever you’re grieving – or BYO craft\, so long as there is no glitter / oil paints / physical mess that would impact the space. \nOur artistic abilities: amateurish. We welcome and adore artistic visions of macaroni art caliber\, and celebrate all skill levels. \nThe vibe: jovial earnestness with space for nuance. All griefs welcome. \nWe’ll bring some art supplies to get you started. Let us bring the glue sticks\, everyone brings their feelings. \nFriday\, February 13 | 7 – 8:30 pm EST \nWooden Shoe Books\, 704 South St\, Philadelphia\, PA 19147 \nThis event is donation based: $0–$25 suggested \nRSVP and more info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/glue-sticks-and-feelings-an-anti-valentines-day-grief-crafting-circle-tickets-1981526540223?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/glue-sticks-and-feelings-an-anti-valentines-day-grief-crafting-circle/
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Community Meet Up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Death Project Manager":MAILTO:info@deathprojectmanager.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T111722
CREATED:20260119T155233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T155233Z
UID:10001668-1771441200-1771448400@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Virtual Death Book Club
DESCRIPTION:In this book club\, we read a new book every two months\, but meet once a month over Zoom. We take suggestions and decide as a group which book to do next. Email us to join and get the zoom link.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/virtual-death-book-club/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Meet Up,Death Cafe
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ameliore Apothecary":MAILTO:ameliore.apothecary@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T111722
CREATED:20260217T184651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T184651Z
UID:10001689-1771869600-1771875000@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:End-of-Life Planning as an Act of Love
DESCRIPTION:Interested in celebrating love beyond the sentimental\, in ways that are tangibly beneficial to those you love? \nGot complicated feelings about departed family and loved ones\, and have things to communicate to them? \nLove is a verb. \nDone thoughtfully and well\, end of life planning can be a gift to your loved ones. When not prepared for\, the bereaved can have taxing logistical messes to deal with\, at a time of deep grief. \nJoin Death Project Manager and Postal Service for the Dead for an evening of end-of-life planning and reflection\, and a discussion of planning as an act of love. \nIn the wake of Valentine’s Day\, and with love as our guide\, we will reflect on our death experiences and get strategic in our death prep. \nParticipants will have the opportunity to write letters of praise or frustration to their departed and think of what they might want to do differently in reflecting on their own mortality. \nCome join us for discounted Valentine’s Day candy\, greeting cards\, and tactical checklists. \nMonday\, February 23rd. 6 – 8PM at Sparrow Funeral Home. Suggested donation $10 – $25 to cover materials; no one turned away for lack of funds. \nMore info and RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/end-of-life-planning-as-an-act-of-love-tickets-1977662108604?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/end-of-life-planning-as-an-act-of-love/
LOCATION:Sparrow–A Contemporary Funeral Home\, 161 Driggs Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Community Meet Up,Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Death Project Manager":MAILTO:info@deathprojectmanager.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260225T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260225T213000
DTSTAMP:20260408T111722
CREATED:20260108T145330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T145627Z
UID:10001586-1772049600-1772055000@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Book Club Author Kelly Cervantes discusses her book The Luckiest with Befriending Death
DESCRIPTION:The Luckiest by Kelly Cervantes (with the author) on Wednesday February 25th 5:00 – 6:30 PM (PT) 8-9:30 (ET)\nWe are so looking forward to the return of Kelly who spoke to our book club last year with Normal Broken\, describing her journey raising and losing her daughter to a neurodegenerative disorder and epilepsy. \nHere’s a description of The Luckiest:\nWhen moving from a conservative Midwestern suburb to New York City to pursue an acting career\, Kelly Cervantes never could have imagined what life had in store for her—or how much she would fundamentally change along the way. The Luckiest is her emotional journey through the pain of unrealized dreams\, navigating her husband’s Broadway spotlight\, fighting for her child’s life\, finding purpose after loss\, and rebuilding her life and marriage. \nInspired by author and poet Maggie Smith’s quote\, “We are all nesting dolls\, carrying the earlier iterations of ourselves inside\,” Kelly shares the many layers that have shaped who she is today. But how many of those layers were shaped through the control she desperately sought versus the luck she struggled to accept? Are we lucky if we escape life with soft skin and minimal layers? Or are we lucky to have the battle scars that show a life of survival—of fullness and meaning? \nThe Luckiest is a tale of motherhood in all its heartbreak\, joy\, fits\, and false starts. It follows Kelly’s wildly unpredictable journey and the role luck has played in her life\, both good and bad. It is one woman’s beautiful\, complicated\, and ongoing quest for self-discovery.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/book-club-author-kelly-cervantes-discusses-her-book-the-luckiest-with-befriending-death/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Class,Community Meet Up,Education,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260226T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260226T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T111722
CREATED:20260126T155010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T155010Z
UID:10001675-1772128800-1772134200@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Death Literacy Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Death Literacy Book Club! \nJoin me online for lively discussions on books that explore the theme of death in unique and thought-provoking ways. Whether you’re a bookworm or just curious\, this club is open to everyone.\nYou will receive a workbook to fill in as you read and we will go through this when we meet up.\nShare your thoughts\, connect with fellow readers\, and discover new perspectives on mortality through literature. Let’s dive in together\, improve our death literacy\, level up our end of life preparedness game\, get lost in a story and grow connections at the same time.\nI look forward to meeting you\,\nKelly\n@thedeparturecoach\n@death_coffee_community \nFebruary’s book is “The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning” by Margareta Magnusson.\nABOUT THE BOOK\nThe Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning by Margareta Magnusson is a warm\, practical guide to organizing your life and possessions before others have to do it for you. Rooted in the Swedish concept of döstädning (literally “death cleaning”)\, the book encourages readers—especially those 50 and older—to thoughtfully sort through their belongings\, keeping only what truly matters. With gentle humor and candid wisdom\, Magnusson shows how clearing clutter is not just a gift to your loved ones\, but a way to reflect on your life\, make peace with the past\, and create space for what’s still to come.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/death-literacy-book-club/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Meet Up
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Departure Coach":MAILTO:thedeparturecoach@outlook.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260228T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260228T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T111722
CREATED:20260210T152952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T152952Z
UID:10001680-1772296200-1772301600@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Support for our Grieving Community - Guided Discussion & Educational Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Grief isn’t only something we experience after a death. We grieve relationships\, careers\, dreams\, and a changing sense of safety\, and many of us are also grieving the state of the world itself. These everyday griefs are often unspoken\, yet they shape how we navigate life and care for one another. Many of us are wondering how to stay engaged with what’s happening in the world while also caring for our own mental and emotional well-being. \nThis 90-minute interactive\, donation-based grief workshop explores grief as a life skill – one that helps us adapt to unwanted change\, understand what we need to cope\, and remain open to compassion for others during times of distress and communal grief. \nThis workshop offers grief education\, guided sharing\, community connection\, and a grounding practice to support living well and caring for others during times of communal grief. The Death Network was founded with community\, curiosity\, and connection at its core\, and this workshop with grief coaches Wendy Kessler and Claudia Faerber reflects that intention — creating space to be honest\, present\, and human together. \nThis workshop is for those seeking helpful\, practical ways to understand and navigate everyday grief as it shows up in daily life. Whether your grief feels clear or hard to name\, you are welcome here — to learn\, reflect\, and be in community with others who are also finding their way. \nCreated for those looking for helpful ways to navigate everyday grief as it weaves through daily life\, this space welcomes both the named and unnamed losses we carry. Come to learn\, reflect\, and sit in community with others walking a similar path. \nThis workshop is offered by donation to keep it accessible to all. Your support helps us continue creating community spaces like this. Venmo: @thedeathnetwork\nThanks so much!
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/support-for-our-grieving-community-guided-discussion-educational-workshop/
LOCATION:South Park Yoga & Wellness\, 2985 Beech St.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Meet Up,Education,Grief Group,Grief Release,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Death Network":MAILTO:hello@dodeathdifferent.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260309T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260309T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T111722
CREATED:20260210T153933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T153933Z
UID:10001681-1773079200-1773082800@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Thinking About Becoming a Death Doula? Q&A with The Death Network
DESCRIPTION:💻 Death Doula Community Conversations \nAre you curious about becoming a death doula – or navigating the early stages of building your practice? Whether you’re just starting out or looking for guidance as you grow\, this monthly gathering is for you. \nThe Death Network Collective invites you to join us for an open\, supportive conversation about the realities of death doula work: the highs\, the lows\, and everything in between.\nEach month we’ll dive into common questions like: \nHow do I connect with my community as a new death doula?\nDo I need a website or social media presence?\nWho/what/where/why and how do I network?\nHow do I set pricing and talk about money with potential clients?\nThis is not a class or a lecture – it’s a casual space for doulas\, by doulas\, where you can ask questions\, share experiences\, and learn from each other. \n📅 When: 2nd Monday of every month\n⏰ Time: 6:00–7:00 pm PST\n📍 Where: Zoom (link provided upon RSVP)\n💜 Who: Anyone interested in death doula work or building their practice \nThe recording will be provided to all who RSVP for this event. \nQuestions? email penny@thedeathnetwork.com
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/thinking-about-becoming-a-death-doula-qa-with-the-death-network/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Cemetery,Community Meet Up,Education,Grief Release,Training,Webinar,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:20260312T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T111722
CREATED:20250709T145844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T145844Z
UID:10001357-1773320400-1773324000@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-2-2/2026-03-12/
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:20260319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260319T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T111722
CREATED:20260116T235214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T235214Z
UID:10001666-1773946800-1773950400@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Due Date: A Library Death Salon
DESCRIPTION:It was founding father Benjamin Franklin who famously wrote “nothing can be said to be certain\, except death and taxes.” On March 19\, join writer and death doula Becky Robison at Nook & Nowhere to discuss both certainties. What taxes do you have to pay when someone dies? And how do you make it happen?
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/due-date-a-library-death-salon-2-4/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260327T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260327T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T111722
CREATED:20260305T135454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T135454Z
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SUMMARY:Together is the Medicine
DESCRIPTION:News of the world weighs heavy\, and in recent weeks our community has experienced heartbreaking loss. In this time of sorrow\, we hold our grief with care. \nThrough music\, poetry\, gentle reflection\, and shared presence\, we will create space to witness our grief and find comfort in community.\nCome just as you are. Bring a candle if you wish\, and invite others who might need a circle of love and support. \nOur virtual doors will open at 6:45pm for quiet contemplation before we begin.\nWe remember together.\nWe heal together.\nTogether is the medicine. \nRegister for link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/X6QH2LbZQj2znezS0L_26A
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/together-is-the-medicine/
CATEGORIES:Community Meet Up,Grief Release
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community Deathcare Ottawa":MAILTO:deathcareottawa@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260328T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260328T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T111722
CREATED:20260209T161731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T161731Z
UID:10001679-1774702800-1774713600@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Free death documentary
DESCRIPTION:Attendees\, vote for the death-focused documentary we should watch! \nAt the event\, I’ll announce the winning documentary\, and we’ll watch it with time for discussion afterwards. I hope you’ll come away from this meeting with answers and questions about your own life journey\, as well as ideas on how you want to face your own end. Check out the trailers and join me! \nPLUS bingo winners can collect their prizes at this event. DM ME AS SOON AS YOU WIN A TIER\, because winners can select their prizes in the order they notify me! (See the prizes in the Photo section of Meetup!)
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/free-death-documentary/
LOCATION:Orlando Public Library\, 101 E Central Blvd\, Orlando\, FL\, 32801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Community Meet Up,Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Orlando Death Collective":MAILTO:ikstarni16@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260401T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260401T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T111722
CREATED:20260107T211042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T145652Z
UID:10001587-1775073600-1775077200@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Book Club: What The Dead Know by Barbara Butcher
DESCRIPTION:What The Dead Know by Barbara Butcher Wednesday April 1st 5:00 – 6:00 PM (PT) 8-9 PM (ET) \nAbout the book:\nA “remarkably candid and sensitive” (The Wall Street Journal) true crime memoir from Barbara Butcher\, a trailblazing New York City death investigator\, who reveals the untold stories behind more than 5\,500 death scenes\, including the nation’s most horrific tragedy: the 9/11 attacks. \nWhen Barbara Butcher was early in her recovery from alcoholism\, she found an unexpected lifeline in a job at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in NYC. As only the second woman ever hired for the role—and the first to last more than three months—she became a vital force in the world of forensic science and criminal investigations. \nOver the next two decades\, Butcher worked thousands of cases: gruesome homicides\, suspicious suicides\, heartbreaking scenes involving underage victims\, and complex mass casualty investigations. In her unforgettable account\, she invites readers into the gritty\, high-stakes world of crime-scene investigation\, from the autopsy room and morgue to tense moments at active crime scenes. Along the way\, she uncovered how confronting death every day gave her a new perspective on life—and ultimately saved her from becoming a statistic herself. \nIn vivid\, darkly humorous prose\, Butcher recounts how she narrowly avoided a boobytrapped suicide scene\, and how\, during 9/11\, she and her colleagues worked tirelessly to identify victims using scraps of clothing\, DNA\, and the memories of grieving loved ones. Her honesty\, resilience\, and sharp wit make this a standout in the genre of first responder memoirs and women in law enforcement.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/book-club-what-the-dead-know-by-barbara-butcher/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Class,Community Meet Up,Education,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T111722
CREATED:20260323T140313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T140313Z
UID:10001839-1775667600-1775674800@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Death Over Drafts
DESCRIPTION:At The Death Network\, you know we’re passionate about lifting the taboo around talking about death. Over the past year\, we’ve loved connecting with so many of you at our Death Cafes and discussion groups across San Diego. This time\, we’re excited to switch things up with a more casual gathering – an evening to mix\, mingle\, and share a drink with folks who appreciate some good\, honest conversation about death and dying. Grab a drink\, and come hang out with us for an evening of community\, curiosity\, and conversation – served with a side of good beer. \nDeath Over Drafts is a laid-back night out where good drinks meet real talk. It’s a chance to connect with like-minded folks who aren’t afraid to go deep – chatting about life\, loss\, and everything in between. \nThis month\, we’re teaming up with our friends at Autonomy Health\, they’ll be on hand to chat about medical aid in dying (MAiD) and how this legal option is allowing folks to make end of life decisions with knowledge and agency. \nBring your curiosity and your questions\, grab a drink and join the conversation – the first round is on Autonomy Health 🍻 cheers!
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/death-over-drafts/
LOCATION:Poseidon Project\, 4126 Napier St.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92110
CATEGORIES:Community Meet Up,Death Over Drafts,Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Death Network":MAILTO:hello@dodeathdifferent.com
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