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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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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Death Network":MAILTO:hello@dodeathdifferent.com
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SUMMARY:NHFA Webinar - Sacred Connections: Designing Home Funerals as Ritual Acts
DESCRIPTION:What if death wasn’t an ending—but a sacred transition woven with ritual\, love\, and ancestral wisdom? \nJoin us for a transformative community deathcare webinar where we’ll explore how to create meaningful home funerals rooted in ancestral wisdom\, natural magick\, and spiritual direction! This session will explore the importance of including hands-on elements like ritual washing\, altar building\, storytelling circles\, as well as incorporating continuing bonds in memorial rituals. \nA practicing witch and Pagan for over 40 years\, Silent is an end-of-life doula trained through INELDA and a Spiritual Director at Cherry Hill Seminary. He provides deep listening\, reflective questions\, and integrative practices like journaling and meditation\, enabling others to uncover clarity on their spiritual paths without relying on prescribed answers. From vigil planning and psychopomp rituals to ancestor remembrances and legacy creation\, Silent helps others walk the sacred passage with wisdom\, ritual\, and heart.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/nhfa-webinar-sacred-connections-designing-home-funerals-as-ritual-acts/
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CATEGORIES:Funeral,Virtual,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Home Funeral Alliance":MAILTO:​info@homefuneralalliance.org
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SUMMARY:2025 FCA Biennial Conference - The Cost of Goodbye: Confronting Funeral Poverty in Our Communities
DESCRIPTION:The Funeral Consumers Alliance (FCA) invites you to join us for our 2025 Biennial Conference: “The Cost of Goodbye: Confronting Funeral Poverty in Our Communities\,” a gathering that addresses the urgent challenges of funeral poverty and indigent burial. Taking place from June 26–29\, 2025\, this event brings together experts\, advocates\, and community leaders committed to ensuring equitable access to end-of-life care and services. \nKeynote & Featured Speakers\nWe are honored to welcome Pamela Prickett\, co-author of The Unclaimed: Abandonment and Hope in the City of Angels\, as our keynote speaker. Her work delves into the lives of those left behind by traditional systems of support\, offering insights that resonate deeply with our mission. \nOther confirmed speakers include:\nJoyal Mulheron (Evermore)\nVictoria Haneman (University of Georgia School of Law)\nMel Bennett (Life Forest Cemetery)\nSarah Chavez (The Order of the Good Death)\nLiz Dunnebacke (WAKE)\nIsabel Knight (National Home Funeral Alliance)\nSara Williams (FCA)\nMiranda Panther (NAGPRA Officer\, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians)\nDianna Repp (FCA)\nCharlotte Seto (Handled Milestones) \nThe event will also include a tour of Tour of Endswell Funeral Home’s alkaline hydrolysis facility and a tour of\nBluestem Conservation Cemetery. Please see our website for more details.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/2025-fca-biennial-conference-the-cost-of-goodbye-confronting-funeral-poverty-in-our-communities/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites by Hilton – Raleigh Durham Research Triangle\, 201 Harrison Oaks Boulevard\, Cary\, NC\, 27513\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cemetery,Conference,Education,Funeral,Green Burial,Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="Funeral Consumers Alliance":MAILTO:fca@funerals.org
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