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SUMMARY:Grief Walks
DESCRIPTION:FREE TO ATTEND\nThursdays in October 2025\n6PM – 7PM\nRiverdale Park East – meet at St. Matthew’s Clubhouse\n450 Broadview Ave\, Toronto\, ON M4K 2N1\nClosest transit stop: Broadview Ave at Langley Ave-Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital \nJoin Death Doula & Soul Companion\, Adrianna Prosser aka Lady Death Doula\, for an hour long walk with grief\n*in partnership with InTO the Ravines – a Park People and City of Toronto supported event\nAutumn is a season when we embrace death and dying as we watch the leaves turn and the weather change\, and Mother Nature shows us how to die with grace. Each week learn about metabolizing your grief and how sound\, movement\, community\, and storytelling can alleviate symptoms and build capacity for holding your grief. In the final week we will learn about legacy and build a pop-up community memorial together. Come to share your grief aloud\, or come to be quiet and listen to the trees and be with others who understand where you are at in your grief journey. \nOctober 2nd: Storytelling – You are invited to bring a picture of the person\, place\, pet\, or anything that you are grieving. As we walk let’s share who or what they were to us. \nOctober 9: Movement – You are invited to walk in silence\, walk’n’talk\, listen to your earphones… as we walk together holding space for us and allow the trees help us metabolize our grief through shinrin yoku or “forest bathing”. Special guest James Johnson of Reiki with James \nOctober 16: Sound – You are invited to share a song that reminds you of your person\, place\, pet or anything that you are grieving. If you bring a bluetooth capable device to share it with\, a speaker will be made available for us all to hear your song. \nOctober 23: Community – As we walk through our grief\, you are invited to share who or what you have lost and find others in our group to walk with. Walk together even if you walk in silence\, walk’n’talk\, or walk with the trees holding space for your grief. Community helps us reflect and integrate our grief so we do not feel so alone within it. \nOctober 30: Legacy – As we walk through our grief\, you are invited to share how your grief metabolizes into acts of mourning\, ritual\, or legacy projects – things you do now as an act of love for your person\, place\, pet\, or anything you are grieving now. We will create a communal pop-up memorial together. \nThis is a peer-led community walk in public space. Please dress appropriately for the weather\, bring water\, and participate at your own comfort and risk. \nLook for new Griefy Giveaways each week to the first ten people who attend: \nWeek 1: First 10 people will RECEIVE a paperback copy of Aly Bird’s “Grief Ally” an empowering guide gives you solid step-by-step advice on how to support the grief journey \nWeek 2 + 3: First 10 people will RECEIVE an enamel “I am Grieving” pin by Canadian creator Margaux Wosk \nWeek 4: First 10 people will RECEIVE a mini 2×3 frame to start their home memorial to remember their decedent.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/grief-walks/
LOCATION:Riverdale Park East\, 450 Broadview Ave\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4K2L3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Meet Up,Grief Group,Grief Release,Peer-Led Grief Support
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lady Death Doula":MAILTO:ladydeathdoula@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T143000
DTSTAMP:20260414T052248
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SUMMARY:Eating Our Feelings: A Book Club for Readers and Grievers
DESCRIPTION:Love reading? Love eating? Morbidly curious\, or curiously morbid?Join us for the launch of Eating Our Feelings\, a book club for readers and grievers. We will meet on Sunday\, September 28 at Mr Cookbop in New Haven CT from 1 – 2:30PM. \nHere’s how it works: we all read the same book\, then share food based on what we read. We will chat for two hours and eat our feelings. \nThis month\, we are reading Crying in H Mart. This bestselling memoir is about family\, food\, grief\, love\, and growing up Korean American—“in losing her mother and cooking to bring her back to life\, Zauner became herself” (NPR). \nThings you can bring: quotes that resonated with you; questions for the group. You don’t need to have finished the book\, but we would love for you to come ready to share food and thoughts. \nWe will bring: a spirit of kind inquiry and light facilitation. \nPlease note that most dishes at this restaurant aren’t vegetarian or vegan – make sure to check the menu online before RSVP’ing. \nDonation of $5 will go towards organizing future events. \nThe organizers are Becca and Kate of Connecticut Death Collective and Catherine of Death Project Manager – deathworkers who enjoy hosting events centering spaces to discuss the taboo in community. \nMore info and RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eating-our-feelings-a-book-club-for-readers-and-grievers-tickets-1578199560369
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/eating-our-feelings-a-book-club-for-readers-and-grievers/
LOCATION:PA
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:20250927T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250927T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T052248
CREATED:20250808T220928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250809T153033Z
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SUMMARY:Too Poor to Die: A reading & conversation with author\, Amy Shea
DESCRIPTION:Join author Amy Shea at Memorial Mausoleum at Ararat Armenian Cemetery for the launch of her debut book\, Too Poor to Die: The Hidden Realities of Dying in the Margins. Through intimate essays and fieldwork\, Shea brings to light the stories of those who pass unnoticed\, unhoused\, unclaimed\, and underserved. The afternoon will include a reading\, conversation\, and book signing with the author\, accompanied by a live bagpiper\, a brief memorial honoring those buried in the county cemetery\, and a reception with baked goods alongside coffee and tea. \nBooks sold by Judging by the Cover bookstore. \nIn the spirit of collective care\, we will also be accepting donations of new/packaged socks for Fresno Mission\, a local organization providing services to individuals experiencing homelessness. \nWe also ask folks to please bring flowers for the ceremony portion of the event!
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/too-poor-to-die-a-reading-conversation-with-author-amy-shea/
LOCATION:Ararat Armenian Cemetery\, 1925 West Belmont Avenue - Memorial Mausoleum\, Fresno\, CA\, 93728\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Community Meet Up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T113000
DTSTAMP:20260414T052248
CREATED:20250716T135901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T183752Z
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SUMMARY:Art as a Mirror: Exploring Grief at the Met Museum
DESCRIPTION:Throughout human history\, art has played an important role in the ways that we memorialize loved ones in death and express our grief. Join us at the Metropolitan Museum of Art for a meaningful exploration of how art can illuminate and validate our personal experiences with loss. Led by creative grief professional\, Melanie Wilson\, and arts educator\, Deborah Chi\, this intimate group gathering will invite participants to view and discuss several carefully selected works of art that speak to different aspects of the mourning process. Through reflective exercises and thoughtful conversation\, participants will have the opportunity to explore their own grief and feelings around dying\, using art as a catalyst for deeper understanding. This engaging experience encourages processing and dialogue as we reflect on how these artistic expressions might resonate with our own journeys through grief\, creating space for both individual contemplation and shared understanding.\nPlease note: This is an interactive experience where participants are invited to share thoughts and feelings. We understand that some people prefer to process quietly while others find healing through verbal expression—both approaches are welcome and honored in our group.\nThis tour is available in English only\, and will require some mobility as we will be touring across two floors of the museum.\nGroup is limited to 15 people. Ticket purchase includes the tour and general admission to the museum.\nThis event is presented by Life and Soul as part of our Death of the Party event series.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/art-as-a-mirror-exploring-grief-at-the-met-museum/
LOCATION:Metropolitan Museum of Art\, 1000 5th Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Community Meet Up,Grief Release,LGBTQ,Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="Life and Soul":MAILTO:melanie@thelifeandsoul.co
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250925T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250925T174500
DTSTAMP:20260414T052248
CREATED:20250916T150334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T150334Z
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SUMMARY:Death over Drafts (zoom) with special guest The Dementia Deck!
DESCRIPTION:Cheers! Please join me\, Stefanie Elkins\, Death over Drafts Founder\, as well as Family Caregiver Consultant and EOL Doula with Be Present Care\, along with Lisa Pahl\, LCSW\, The Death Deck and Jamie Thrower\, The Queer Grief Club\, as we are buzzed to be offering this quarterly Death over Drafts via Zoom in addition to our physical locations. This DoD Zoom’s special guest along with Lisa and Jamie is the introduction of The Dementia Deck!!! \nDeath over Drafts are community gatherings where end-of-life conversations are being “tapped” at breweries nationwide and in Canada. These events are hosted by Crafters aka Hosts who welcome those curious and serve in the end-of-life space to connect\, reflect\, share\, and have fun. Please bring your beverage of choice to our Death over Drafts! \nOverview of Death over Drafts Zoom \nCollective Cheers\, Welcome & Participant Check-In \n2-4 Prompts with Lisa and Jamie in discussing the creation of the Deck. \nLets play The Dementia Deck!!! \nReflection and Closing \nWe look forward to being able to gather all across the country together for this Zoom! Bring your beverage of Choice! \nJoin Us Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82388504728 \nFYI: \nAll are welcome! \nYou can still come if you don’t love beer 😉 \nThis is a super supportive community\, yet we are not a support group. \nIn this communal environment\, we remind you to be responsible for your own engagement. \nDeath over Drafts Happy Hour started with a brewing vision to bring people together and create meaningful connections by combining two passions—craft beer and conversations on end-of-life. \nIf you are interested in being a Death over Drafts Crafter ask Host in your community and be part of a network of like-minded individuals who like to welcome conversations on end-of-life. Click Her
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/death-over-drafts-zoom-with-special-guest-the-dementia-deck/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Cornelius\, NC\, 28031
CATEGORIES:Community Meet Up,Death Over Drafts
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Death Deck":MAILTO:lisa@thedeathdeck.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250922T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250922T220000
DTSTAMP:20260414T052248
CREATED:20250910T152603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T152944Z
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SUMMARY:Embracing the Shadow
DESCRIPTION:Embracing the Shadow gathering returns this Fall and Winter. On Monday\, September 22nd at 5:30p PT/8:30p ET\, we’ll embark on a virtual grief journey to navigate all the forms\, layers\, and shapes that grief takes. \nTogether we’ll tend to our grief through holistic and creative practices\, the medicine of nature\, and the presence of a caring community. With the support of Shadow\, our flower essence grief potion\, we’re invited to soften and expand as we practice letting go. \nOur journey begins with a somatic release meditation\, expressing our insights\, storytelling\, and closing with a baci blessing ritual. The grief potion is not required to attend\, however if you’d like to receive a discounted potion in time for this gathering\, please RSVP by September 15!
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/embracing-the-shadow/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Cornelius\, NC\, 28031
CATEGORIES:Community Meet Up,Education,Grief Group,Grief Release,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="BACII":MAILTO:hello@bacii.co
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250921T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250921T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T052248
CREATED:20250818T142552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T142552Z
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SUMMARY:"Mist Me With That" - DIY Energy Cleansing Spray Workshop and Sound Bath
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll create your own custom energy-cleansing mist using essential oils\, herbs\, and intention-setting. Whether you want to refresh your home\, your work desk\, or your own energy field\, you’ll leave with a personalized spray that’s equal parts practical and magical. \nOnce we’ve crafted our blends\, we’ll settle into a restorative sound bath\, a deeply immersive experience with crystal singing bowls\, chimes\, and gentle guidance to help you release\, recharge\, and realign. \nYou’ll get: \nAll supplies + instruction to make your custom cleansing spray \nTips for using scent and ritual in your daily life \nGuided intention-setting practice \nA 30-minute crystal bowl sound bath to seal it all in \nWhat to bring: \nComfortable clothes \nYoga mat or blanket for the sound bath \nA small object to charge with your mist (optional) \nThe vibe: \nSlow + sensory \nPlayful but grounded \nCommunity care meets self-care \nCome for the scent play\, stay for the sound waves\, and leave feeling lighter than you came.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/mist-me-with-that-diy-energy-cleansing-spray-workshop-and-sound-bath/
LOCATION:Oxygen Tango\, 713 E Hyde Park Blvd\, Inglewood\, CA\, 90302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,BiPoC,Class,Community Meet Up,Education,Grief Group,Grief Release,Peer-Led Grief Support,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Prism Memorial":MAILTO:deathwithlex@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250920T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250920T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T052248
CREATED:20250829T171725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T171725Z
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SUMMARY:Orlanodo\, The ODC Presents: Meet a Death Doula
DESCRIPTION:What the heck is a death doula? You’ll have to attend this next event to find out!! (Or you could Google it\, but wouldn’t that ruin the fun?) \nFor this next event\, I’ve invited a few death doulas to meet the ODC and tell us about what they do\, who they serve\, and what makes a death doula unique in the world of deathcare. \nOnce I can confirm which doulas are showing up\, I will post a few days before the event. \nSo\, please RSVP\, bring your questions\, and let’s have another good session!
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/orlanodo-the-odc-presents-meet-a-death-doula/
LOCATION:Orange County Library South Trail Branch\, 4600 S Orange Blossom Trl\, Orlando\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Meet Up,Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Orlando Death Collective":MAILTO:ikstarni16@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T052248
CREATED:20250820T152126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T152126Z
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SUMMARY:The Snail's Pace Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Bring your blanket\, your favorite slow snack\, and your willingness to do absolutely nothing quickly. This is a gathering for the unhurried\, the overstimulated\, the nap-curious\, and anyone who’s been craving a soft place to land. \nWe’ll spread out under the trees\, graze on snacks\, and enjoy simple\, snail-approved activities like: \nSnail mail station \nSlowness journaling prompts \nSoft-spoken\, low-pressure conversation starters \nCome when you can\, leave when you feel like it; there’s no such thing as “late” here. You can bring food to share\, a favorite tea\, or just yourself. \nWhat to bring: \nBlanket or low chair \nYour favorite snack or drink \nAnything that helps you slow down (book\, journal\, knitting\, etc.) \nThe vibe: \nCozy \nUnhurried \nInclusive \nGrounded in rest over productivity \nLet’s gather\, graze\, and go slow together. Because sometimes the best way forward… is at a snail’s pace.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/the-snails-pace-picnic/
LOCATION:Barnsdall Art Park\, 4800 Hollywood Boulevard\, Los Angeles\, 90027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,BiPoC,Community Meet Up,Grief Group,Grief Release,Peer-Led Grief Support
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ORGANIZER;CN="Prism Memorial":MAILTO:deathwithlex@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T203000
DTSTAMP:20260414T052248
CREATED:20250818T142531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T142531Z
UID:10001445-1757962800-1757968200@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Sick & Tired: A Virtual Discussion on Chronic Illness and Grief
DESCRIPTION:Sick and tired of being sick and tired? \nUs too. \nJoin death doula Jamie Thrower\, Lisa Pahl of The Death Deck\, and Catherine of Death Project Manager for a discussion on chronic illness and grief. \nThis is the second event in our Sick and Tired series. \nThis time\, we’re talking about caregiving while sick: what does it mean to give and receive care? How can you show up for others sicker than yourself\, while making space for your own needs and grief? What does deathwork look like\, when you’re chronically ill? \nWe’ll open with a grounding exercise\, then create space for your thoughts on chronic illness\, grief\, burnout\, and death / aging / mortality / the many ways our bodies can fail and surprise us. \nBring your grief\, bring your rage\, bring your messy humanity. \nWe’ll be there to meet you. \nMore information and RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sick-tired-a-virtual-discussion-on-chronic-illness-and-grief-tickets-1588167404459
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/sick-tired-a-virtual-discussion-on-chronic-illness-and-grief/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Community Meet Up,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Death Project Manager":MAILTO:info@deathprojectmanager.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T203000
DTSTAMP:20260414T052248
CREATED:20250812T122345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T122345Z
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SUMMARY:Gone But Still in My Google Calendar: a discussion on ENM & grief
DESCRIPTION:The heart wants what the heart wants. So does grief. Both are messy\, primal\, and difficult to reason with. \nJoin psychotherapist and death educator Lori Zaspel of Moonvine Grief and Catherine of Death Project Manager for Gone But Still in My Google Calendar: a discussion on polyamory / ENM and grief. \nAll griefs welcome – whether from death\, or living losses like breakups\, change\, the heartaches that come from being alive. \nLori is a psychotherapist\, grief activist\, death educator\, and content creator who was a founding member of the Philly Death Doula Collective\, is a current member of Salt Trails Philly (an art collective working to honor grief as a vital and sacred part of the human experience). \nCatherine 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 has hosted death education events around the globe in multiple languages. \nSaturday\, September 13\, 7PM EST / 4PM PST; 90 minutes over GoogleMeet. \n$10-$20 sliding scale suggested donation; no one turned away for lack of funds. \nWe’ll open with a grounding exercise\, share information on relational grief\, then create space for your thoughts on non-monogamy\, grief\, breakups within breakups\, changes\, endings\, new beginnings. \nBring all your feelings\, even the ones you’re embarrassed to feel. We’ll meet them\, and you\, on the internet.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/gone-but-still-in-my-google-calendar-a-discussion-on-enm-grief/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Arts and Culture,Community Meet Up,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Death Project Manager":MAILTO:info@deathprojectmanager.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T052248
CREATED:20250709T145844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T145844Z
UID:10001351-1757595600-1757599200@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-2-2/2025-09-11/
LOCATION:PA
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/Los_Angeles:20250830T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250830T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T052248
CREATED:20250807T125356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T125356Z
UID:10001434-1756555200-1756562400@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Rest in the Wreckage: A Virtual Wellness Salon
DESCRIPTION:Grief doesn’t wait for the perfect time. It settles in our bones\, arrives unannounced\, and lingers in the quiet. Rest in the Wreckage is a virtual wellness salon for anyone holding sorrow\, sitting with memory\, or simply seeking a place to pause and breathe. \nHeld in honor of National Grief Awareness Day\, this gathering is an invitation to soften\, whether your grief is fresh and aching\, or old and quietly settled. We welcome you as you are\, in whatever season you’re in. \nJoin us for an afternoon of gentle ritual and communal tenderness. We’ll gather not to fix what hurts\, but to tend to it—with care\, with creativity\, and without apology. \nWhat to expect:\nGrounding Meditation – land in your body\, wherever you are.\nStorytelling Circle & Remembrance – share your story\, tell us what’s on your heart.\nThe Grief Mixtape & Song Collection – bring a track or listen in.\nVirtual Altar & Moodboard – co-create a digital altar of memory\, color\, and feeling. Snail Closing – Our signature soft\, slow send-off to guide you gently back to the world. \nCome as you are. Cameras on or off. Words ready or still forming. All grief is welcome here.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/rest-in-the-wreckage-a-virtual-wellness-salon/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:BiPoC,Cemetery,Community Meet Up,Grief Group,Peer-Led Grief Support,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Prism Memorial":MAILTO:deathwithlex@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250829T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250829T220000
DTSTAMP:20260414T052248
CREATED:20250730T210217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T210217Z
UID:10001426-1756494000-1756504800@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:(a)Wake presents: A Living Funeral Ceremony & Death Salon for Deathworkers
DESCRIPTION:Deathworkers need tending\, too. This offering is for the spaceholders. Join us for a virtual Living Funeral Ceremony followed by a Death Salon and be in community with others who walk with grief & death. \n​A Living Funeral Ceremony is an immersive meditative experience that encourages participants to face their own mortality. Through engaging in ritual and guidance through a death visualization–contemplating your own memorial as you imagine letting go of your earthly self–participants are invited to “die before you die\, to live while you’re alive.” \n​This ceremonial experience provides a safe and supportive space to confront fears around death and impermanence\, while also fostering a deeper connection to life’s fragility and beauty. Often compared to the experience of ego death\, this ritual leaves many with a renewed sense of purpose and a profound appreciation for the present moment.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/awake-presents-a-living-funeral-ceremony-death-salon-for-deathworkers/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Community Meet Up,Grief Release
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ORGANIZER;CN="(a)Wake":MAILTO:kaitlyn@a-wake.studio
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250826T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250826T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T052248
CREATED:20250801T205653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T205653Z
UID:10001428-1756231200-1756236600@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Dialogue: Grotto Nights at the Library - To Live & Die in the United States: A Struggle for Agency\, Dignity\, and Grace
DESCRIPTION:This month’s Grotto Night features writers Amy Shea and Ariel Gore\, and filmmaker\, David Munro\, who will speak on the theme: To Live & Die in the United States: A Struggle for Agency\, Dignity\, and Grace \nThe event will include the screening of a short film\, Stitch & Time\, about a prison club that crochets comfort items for fellow inmates in hospice. \nAmy Shea is an essayist and the author of Too Poor to Die: The Hidden Realities of Dying in the Margins (Rutgers University Press\, to be released September 2025). Her work has appeared in The Missouri Review\, Pangyrus\, Portland Review\, The Massachusetts Review\, Spry Literary Journal\, Fat City Review\, From Glasgow to Saturn\, & the Journal of Sociology of Health & Illness. She works as the Writing Program Director for Mount Tamalpais College\, a free community college for the incarcerated people of San Quentin. Learn more about her work at https://amysshea.com. \nDavid Munro is a filmmaker and founder of The Unscripted Company\, where he develops and produces story-forward projects across fiction and nonfiction. His documentary Stand Up Planet profiles a new generation of global comedians sparking social change. It received the highest score ever awarded by the Center for Media & Social Impact. David’s indie comedy Full Grown Men\, starring Amy Sedaris\, Alan Cumming\, and Debbie Harry\, won the Sundance Channel Audience Award and was a critic’s pick in New York Magazine\, LA Weekly\, and the San Francisco Chronicle. His short films have screened at festivals from Sundance to Berlin\, earning him a spot on Filmmaker Magazine’s list of “25 New Indie Faces.” \nAriel Gore is an aspiring magician conducting writing experiments in hopes of transmuting taboo and hard and joyful things like teen motherhood and terminal cancer and queer love and hexing the patriarchy into an elixir that will save the world. She’s the LAMBDA-Award winning author of 13 books of fiction and non-fiction. Her latest book is Rehearsals for Dying: Digressions on Love and Cancer.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/dialogue-grotto-nights-at-the-library-to-live-die-in-the-united-states-a-struggle-for-agency-dignity-and-grace/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Community Meet Up,Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250824T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250824T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T052248
CREATED:20250801T200115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T200115Z
UID:10001427-1756054800-1756065600@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Death Over Drafts - San Diego CA
DESCRIPTION:Death Over Drafts: A Social Gathering on Life\, Death & Everything In Between 💀🍻\nAt 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. And\, we’ll have The Death Deck on hand in case you’re up for a few thought-provoking (and surprisingly fun) rounds of this thought provoking game. \nThis month\, we’re teaming up with Savannah\, owner of Orchid Cremations\, a modern cremation provider—for a night that’s equal parts meaningful and laid-back. Savannah is a licensed funeral director\, embalmer\, and crematory operator\, and she’ll be joining us as a special guest. If you’ve ever had questions about the funeral profession\, she’s the perfect person to ask! \nWe will be gathering on the patio at Novo\, drinks (beer\, cider\, kombucha\, NA options) and food available for purchase. Participation is always optional\, and everyone is welcome in our all-inclusive community. Drop in anytime between 5:00 and 8:00\, we’d love to see you!\nPenny\, Selena\, Tara\, Kara & Savannah\n@thedeathnetwork \nPS\n💫 We will also be celebrating 3 birthdays within our collective The Death Network’s very own Penny & Kara\, along with Savannah from Orchid Cremations\, all celebrate their birthdays in August… and you better believe we’re leaning into that bold Leo energy. 🦁Let’s raise a glass to these trailblazing Leos who are helping us all do death a little differently!
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/death-over-drafts-san-diego-ca/
LOCATION:Novo Brazil Brewing\, 1640 Camino Del Rio North\, #341\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Meet Up,Death Cafe,Death Over Drafts
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Death Network":MAILTO:hello@dodeathdifferent.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T052248
CREATED:20250804T134853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T134853Z
UID:10001429-1755972000-1755977400@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Straight Talk About Death: Open Q&A with End-of-Life Pros
DESCRIPTION:Let’s face it – talking about death and dying is still a bit taboo in our culture. But how can you make informed decisions about end-of-life when clear\, honest information is so hard to come by? That’s where we come in. Join our panel of end-of-life professionals for a laid-back Q&A session where no question is too basic\, or too taboo. We’re here to bring transparency to death care – one real conversation at a time. \nOur panel of end-of-life experts\, includes a licensed funeral director\, crematory operator and embalmer\, death doulas\, death educators\, and guides who are passionate about bringing transparency to the funeral profession. \nWe show up with deep respect for our work and the sacredness of death\, and we invite you to show up with your curiosity. \nHave you ever asked yourself?\n💡 Can I be buried in my backyard?\n💡 Can I ask a friend to put snacks in my casket before I’m buried?\n💡 What will I look like a decade after I’ve been embalmed?\n💡 What’s the difference between a green burial and a “traditional” burial?\n💡 What exactly are those ashes in my auntie’s urn?\n💡 Is human composting really a thing and how does it work? \nThis is your chance to get real answers from people who live this work every day. Join us for authentic conversation about the things no one talks about (but should). \nWe will be meeting at South Park Yoga & Wellness and they kindly request that shoes are removed in the meeting space. Thanks so much!
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/straight-talk-about-death-open-qa-with-end-of-life-pros/
LOCATION:South Park Yoga & Wellness\, 2985 Beech St.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Meet Up,Education,Funeral,Green Burial,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://talkdeath.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/disposition-5-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="The Death Network":MAILTO:hello@dodeathdifferent.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T052248
CREATED:20250709T145844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T145844Z
UID:10001350-1755176400-1755180000@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-2-2/2025-08-14/
LOCATION:PA
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:20250812T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250812T203000
DTSTAMP:20260414T052248
CREATED:20250605T180847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T180847Z
UID:10000691-1755025200-1755030600@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Fear of Death
DESCRIPTION:Thanatophobia is the fear of death. It can involve fear of the dying process (often a fear of pain or discomfort)\, fear of the afterlife (or lack thereof)\, fear of being forgotten\, fear that life is meaningless\, and fear of missing out! This month we will be talking about our fears around our own deaths\, how we manage them\, and how we don’t! \nQueer Death Salon is a community space for all 2SLGBTQIA+ people to come together to discuss death\, dying and grief. It is a facilitated drop-in discussion space\, with the purpose of building connection\, skill\, and resources for 2SLGBTQIA+ people navigating end of life in our personal lives and in our communities. \nQueer Death Salon takes place over Zoom\, in English\, with Automatic Closed Captioning
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/fear-of-death/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Community Meet Up,Death Cafe,LGBTQ,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Queer Community Deathcare":MAILTO:queercommunitydeathcare@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250806T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250806T220000
DTSTAMP:20260414T052248
CREATED:20250709T144600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T144600Z
UID:10001410-1754503200-1754517600@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Drinks Over Death
DESCRIPTION:Drinks over Death is a community event where locals can meet Death workers.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/drinks-over-death/
LOCATION:Bside Cleveland\, 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd\, Cleveland\, OH 44106\, Cleveland heights\, OH\, 44118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Meet Up
ORGANIZER;CN="Cleveland Death Society":MAILTO:Brandiwiles7@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250731T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250731T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T052248
CREATED:20250721T192905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T192905Z
UID:10001422-1753984800-1753990200@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Grief & Tell
DESCRIPTION:Remember the days of Show & Tell in elementary school? That feeling of having the undivided attention of your classmates as you share something that mattered to you? \nWe want to bring that feeling back. \nSo often\, grievers feel like they don’t have the space to continue sharing about the person they’ve lost. It seems like the world has moved on\, and it can feel isolating. We want to be in community with you. \nHere’s how it works: \nThis event is virtual\, free\, and open to everyone. That being said\, you don’t have to share if you don’t want to. You are still welcome to be in community with us. \nIf you DO want to share\, you can sign up on the virtual sign in sheet to reserve your spot. \n((BUT PLEASE DON’T FORGET TO REGISTER )) \nWe invite you to bring something that reminds you of someone you’ve lost. It can be whatever you want. \nShow us what you brought! An object\, an item of clothing\, a poem\, a book- anything! As long as it’s something that brings you comfort\, we would be honored to see it. \nTell us about the significance of the item and the person it reminds you of. \nAt the conclusion of our time together\, we will close out with a gratitude ceremony\, a bit of a Prism tradition. \nWe can’t wait to see what you bring!
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/grief-tell/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Community Meet Up,Grief Group,Grief Release,Peer-Led Grief Support,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Prism Memorial":MAILTO:deathwithlex@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250724T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250724T220000
DTSTAMP:20260414T052248
CREATED:20250711T163943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T140535Z
UID:10001414-1753383600-1753394400@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:(a)Wake x Gay Gardens present: A Living Funeral Ceremony & Death Salon
DESCRIPTION:Ritual and community at the edge of what was and what comes next under the Leo New Moon. Join us for a Living Funeral Ceremony followed by a Death Salon. \n​A Living Funeral Ceremony is an immersive meditative experience that encourages participants to face their own mortality. Through engaging in ritual and guidance through a death visualization–contemplating your own memorial as you imagine letting go of your earthly self–participants are invited to “die before you die\, to live while you’re alive.” \n​This ceremonial experience provides a safe and supportive space to confront fears around death and impermanence\, while also fostering a deeper connection to life’s fragility and beauty. Often compared to the experience of ego death\, this ritual leaves many with a renewed sense of purpose and a profound appreciation for the present moment. \n​TIMING \n​Please arrive on time by 7pm\, as the container will close once the ceremony begins to honor the sacred environment we are co-creating. The ritual portion takes up to 90 minutes. After the ceremony is complete\, Kaitlyn will hold space for a Death Salon where participants will be invited to reflect alone or in community\, support our curated food vendors\, and gently reintegrate until 10pm. \n​WHAT TO BRING/WEAR \n​A blanket\, yoga mat\, or something to lay on\nComfortable\, breathable clothing is recommended\nThis is at an outdoor venue\, so please keep that in mind \n​PRICING STRUCTURE \n​(a)Wake is part of a movement toward collective care. Please choose the price that suits your current situation. \n​$22 – Community Supported (for those who need financial access to attend; limited availability)\n​$33 – Base Rate (covers cost of materials + energy exchange)\n​$44 – True Cost (what it actually costs to offer this ceremony)\n​$55+ – Community Sustainer (supports others to attend + helps this work remain sustainable) \n​This ceremony will be facilitated by Kaitlyn Pietras (she/her)\, a queer Jewish grief worker and visual artist based in Los Angeles. She is the creator of (a)Wake\, a ritual container at the intersection of grief\, death\, and art. Her practice is rooted in tending to both personal and collective grief\, connecting with ancestral wisdom\, and creating ritual spaces for the LGBTQIA+ community. Kaitlyn’s work weaves together plant magic\, Jewish mysticism\, and somatic storytelling. \n​She trained directly with Emily Cross of the Steady Waves Center\, who developed this ceremony inspired by living funerals originally held in South Korea. These ceremonies were created to help participants reflect on their lives and reconnect with a sense of meaning and purpose in the face of death.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/awake-x-gay-gardens-present-a-living-funeral-ceremony-death-salon/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Community Meet Up,Death Cafe,Grief Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://talkdeath.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/unnamed.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T052248
CREATED:20250709T145844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T145844Z
UID:10001349-1752152400-1752156000@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-2-2/2025-07-10/
LOCATION:PA
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:20250705T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250705T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T052248
CREATED:20250616T163652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T163652Z
UID:10001082-1751716800-1751724000@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Red\, White and Bruised : A Soft Rebellion
DESCRIPTION:This July 4th weekend\, we’re not celebrating — we’re tending to what’s been scorched and what’s still unfolding. Red\, White & Bruised: The Soft Rebellion is a sound-centered gathering born from the grief in our city — in the wake of fires that choked our skies\, and amid ongoing ICE raids that continue to separate families and spread fear. \nThis is not a party. This is a place to rest. A meditative sound bath for the overburdened and the underheld. A quiet container to lay down your rage\, your grief\, your numbness\, your breath. A space where stillness is protest\, where sound is balm\, and where no one has to explain why they’re tired. Whether you’re mourning a loved one\, grieving what’s happening in our neighborhoods\, or simply surviving the weight of this moment — you are welcome here. Come as you are. Pay what you can. \nLeave softer.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/red-white-and-bruised-a-soft-rebellion/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:BiPoC,Community Meet Up,Grief Group,Grief Release
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250627T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250627T110000
DTSTAMP:20260414T052248
CREATED:20250509T131429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T131429Z
UID:10000413-1751016600-1751022000@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Reading About Death Won't Kill You - Virtual Book Club
DESCRIPTION:If talking about death won’t kill you\, why not read about it too. \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.\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 connection at the same time.\nI look forward to meeting you\,\nKelly\n@thedeparturecoach\n@death_coffee_community \nJune’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/reading-about-death-wont-kill-you-virtual-book-club/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Community Meet Up,Education,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="The Departure Coach":MAILTO:thedeparturecoach@outlook.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250623T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250623T183000
DTSTAMP:20260414T052248
CREATED:20250527T183503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T183503Z
UID:10000544-1750698000-1750703400@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 Monday\, June 23rd 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!
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/virtual-silent-book-club-of-death/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Community Meet Up,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="TalkDeath":MAILTO:rian@talkdeath.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T052248
CREATED:20250605T144858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T144858Z
UID:10000616-1749733200-1749736800@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:The GOOD DEATH BOOK CLUB Experience 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—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 teaching session with me\, Suzanne B. O’Brien\, RN\n-A guided workbook and downloadable companion guide\n-A group discussion and experiential exercise\n-Access to all 12 recorded sessions when you join \nThis experience is for:\nCurrent and future caregivers\nIndividuals seeking grief healing and emotional support\nAnyone 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 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. \nYou’re Invited:\nJoin us for the next GOOD DEATH BOOK CLUB LIVE:\n-June 12th at 1 PM ET\n-Class value: $75 – Now FREE\n-Space is limited – Save your seat here: https://thegooddeathbook.com/book-club/ \n“Change your perspective\, change your life. Death is not the end—it is a profound transition.”\n— Suzanne B. O’Brien\, RN \nLet’s bring death back to the sacred space it was always meant to hold—together.\nYou are loved\,\nSuzanne B. O’Brien\, RN
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/the-good-death-book-club-experience-12-month-death-and-dying-course/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Class,Community Meet Up,Education,Grief Release,Virtual,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Doulagivers Institute":MAILTO:support@doulagivers.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250528T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250528T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T052248
CREATED:20250510T140240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T140240Z
UID:10000414-1748437200-1748448000@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Pushing Up Daisies Death Fair
DESCRIPTION:Open to the community to come and talk with area agencies and individual about death\, dying\, and bereavement and which supports may help. There will be booths of information\, prize draws\, and snacks/drinks will be provided.\nThere will be two speakers well versed in death topics\, being a Death Doula\, and Advanced Care Planning.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/pushing-up-daisies-death-fair/
LOCATION:Rainycrest LTC\, 550 Osborne St\, Fort Frances\, ON\, P9A3V7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Meet Up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250524T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250524T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T052248
CREATED:20250502T174008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T174008Z
UID:10000285-1748095200-1748106000@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Good Mourning
DESCRIPTION:OPPORTUNITY FOR QUEER & TRANS PEOPLE TO PROCESS STRESS & GRIEVE AS A COMMUNITY.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/good-mourning/
LOCATION:West Edge Factory\, 1040 Vernon St.\, Huntington\, WV\, 24704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Meet Up,Grief Group,Grief Release,LGBTQ,Peer-Led Grief Support
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ORGANIZER;CN="Storm Smith":MAILTO:qwyrdo@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250508T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250508T183000
DTSTAMP:20260414T052248
CREATED:20250505T144204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T144204Z
UID:10000287-1746723600-1746729000@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:A Gathering of Death Doulas with Grand Exit x afterfin.
DESCRIPTION:Enter a conversation among colleagues who are mutually engaged in the meaning of death doulaship – to clients and in their own lives. \nThis session is meant to (re)connect you to your “why” of death doulaship\, and to offer insight into what’s missing in the bridge to reach those who need you most.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/a-gathering-of-death-doulas-with-grand-exit-x-afterfin/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Community Meet Up,Virtual
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