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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T130000
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DTSTAMP:20260407T171103
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-2-2/2025-09-11/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Community Meet Up,Education,Grief Release,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Doulagivers Institute":MAILTO:support@doulagivers.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171103
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250921T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250921T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171103
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:20250922T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250922T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171103
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/New_York:20250927T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171103
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/Toronto:20250930T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250930T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171103
CREATED:20250924T164654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T164654Z
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SUMMARY:A Living Funeral Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:A community offering at the close of eclipse season. Join us for a Living Funeral Ceremony: a ritual space to release what no longer serves and step into what’s next. \nA 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.”
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/a-living-funeral-ceremony-2/
LOCATION:Scribble\, 5541 York Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90042\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Cemetery,Grief Release
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ORGANIZER;CN="(a)Wake":MAILTO:kaitlyn@a-wake.studio
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251003T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251031T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171103
CREATED:20250904T211228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T212701Z
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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:20251009T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171103
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-2-2/2025-10-09/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Community Meet Up,Education,Grief Release,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Doulagivers Institute":MAILTO:support@doulagivers.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251011T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251011T133000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171103
CREATED:20250917T194304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T194724Z
UID:10001461-1760180400-1760189400@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Journal Club and Death With Lex present: A Moment With Grief
DESCRIPTION:Journal Club is excited to announce a Moment with Grief\, a special edition meeting all about grief! \nWe will be joined by the incredible Alexis from Death with Lex to guide us and welcome us to the world of grief. This meeting will follow our usual format of journaling\, mindfulness\, somatic practices but will have a focus on grief and all the things related to it. Remember that grief is NOT only about death\, so we will be exploring many different expressions of it. \nWhere will we be?\nThis month we are meeting around the fire at Dockweiler\, there is parking!! Parking is not free so I suggest carpooling…drop your neighborhood in the comments and see who you can link up with. \nWhat to bring?\nPlease bring a journal\, something to sit on\, water\, sunscreen and a writing utensil. We also highly encourage you to bring any comfort items such as a stuffy\, crystals\, whatever makes you feel safe : ) \nWho is Alexis?\nAlexis Hart\, a Los Angeles native\, is a seasoned death care professional with over a decade of experience across various facets of end-of-life and death care. Her extensive\nbackground spans mortuary and cemetery services\, medical examiner\, hospice\, and forensic pathology\, establishing her as a guiding light during families’ darkest moments.\nPassionate about nature\, Alexis seamlessly integrates its healing power into her work\, enhancing the support she provides to those in need. She blends ritual\, creativity\, and compassion to craft meaningful\, inclusive spaces where grief is honored as both personal and collective\, sacred and transformative.\nWith a deep commitment to inclusivity and healing justice\, she helps shape spaces where all stories are honored\, and grief becomes a portal for connection\, meaning\, and transformation. Alexis is deeply honored to educate and serve grieving families as well as communities\, offering compassion and expertise throughout their journey.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/journal-club-and-death-with-lex-present-a-moment-with-grief/
LOCATION:Dockweiler Beach\, 12000 Vista Del Mar\, Playa Del Rey\, CA\, 90293\, United States
CATEGORIES:BiPoC,Community Meet Up,Grief Group,Grief Release,Peer-Led Grief Support
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ORGANIZER;CN="DeathwithLex":MAILTO:deathwithlex@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251101T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251101T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171103
CREATED:20251014T125515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T125515Z
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SUMMARY:Samhain Circle
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the turn of the witches new year. Honoring death & rebirth. \nJoin us for this hour-long sacred circle to observe Samhain\, an ancient Celtic pagan festival to close the harvest season and open the dark days of the year. Bring your ancestors\, guides\, and goddesses closer. Set intentions. Release. Celebrate what comes next.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/samhain-circle-2/2025-11-01/1/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Cornelius\, NC\, 28031
CATEGORIES:Community Meet Up,Grief Release,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="La Mort":MAILTO:studio@lamort.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251101T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251101T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171103
CREATED:20251014T125515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T125515Z
UID:10001484-1761993000-1761996600@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Samhain Circle
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the turn of the witches new year. Honoring death & rebirth. \nJoin us for this hour-long sacred circle to observe Samhain\, an ancient Celtic pagan festival to close the harvest season and open the dark days of the year. Bring your ancestors\, guides\, and goddesses closer. Set intentions. Release. Celebrate what comes next.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/samhain-circle-2/2025-11-01/2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Cornelius\, NC\, 28031
CATEGORIES:Community Meet Up,Grief Release,Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://talkdeath.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Samhain-Circle.png
ORGANIZER;CN="La Mort":MAILTO:studio@lamort.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171103
CREATED:20250709T145844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T145844Z
UID:10001353-1763038800-1763042400@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:The Good Death Book Club Experience FREE 12-Month Death and Dying Course
DESCRIPTION:According to a recent AARP study\, there are over 52 million caregivers in the United States right now—and 70% of them say they are overwhelmed. Every single day\, I receive messages from current and former caregivers who say:\n“I wish I had this knowledge when I was caring for my loved one.”\nOr:\n“The Doulagivers training is helping me more than I can say.” \nThe truth is:\nWe will all have a caregiving story. \nLet’s make sure yours is one filled with support\, empowerment\, and peace. \nThat’s why I created The GOOD DEATH BOOK CLUB Experience: Death and Dying Course—a free\, live\, 12-month educational journey through my bestselling book The Good Death: A Guide for Supporting Your Loved One Through the End of Life. \nWhat It Is:\nEach month\, we explore one chapter of The Good Death together. \nYou’ll receive:\n-A live End of life teaching course with me\, Suzanne B. O’Brien\, RN\n-A guided workbook and downloadable companion guide\n-A group discussion and experiential exercise\n-A full 12 month Death and Dying Course for free \nWho It’s For: \n-Current and future caregivers ( all of us )\n-Death Doulas\, aspiring Death Doulas\, medical professionals\n-Individuals seeking grief healing and emotional support\n-Anyone who wants spiritual inspiration and empowerment around death\, aging\, and life itself \nWhy It Matters:\nDeath is 100% guaranteed—and yet\, our modern culture has stripped away the education and sacredness that used to surround it. \nThis lack of awareness is contributing to unnecessary fear\, trauma\, and prolonged suffering and grief. \nBut death is not the enemy. \nIt is our greatest teacher about how to truly live. \nWhen we return death to its place as a natural\, sacred transition\, we begin to reclaim peace\, presence\, and purpose in our lives and communities TODAY! \nWhat You Can Do:\nJoin The Experience and Share with Your Friends!
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/the-good-death-book-club-experience-free-12-month-death-and-dying-course-2-2/2025-11-13/
LOCATION:CA
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:20251122T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251122T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171103
CREATED:20251114T213139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T213139Z
UID:10001499-1763820000-1763827200@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Grief and the Holidays: Practical Tips & Create a Take Home Candle Ritual
DESCRIPTION:The holiday season can be especially tender when we are missing someone we love. This 2-hour interactive gathering offers gentle guidance\, education\, and ritual practices to help navigate grief during this time of year. \nHosted by Wendy Kessler\, Grief Guide\, this is a time for us to come together and acknowledge that the holidays can present additional challenges for those who are grieving. Wendy will share practical ways to navigate the season and show us how knowledge\, ritual and creativity can aid in the integration of grief. \nTogether\, we will: \nLearn about the nature of grief and tools for navigating hard days \nExplore the history and healing power of ritual \nCreate a personalized candle ritual scape to take home \nShare in community conversation and connection \nThe heart of our time will be the Five-Candle Ritual\, a simple yet profound way to honor loved ones we miss. Each candle represents sorrow\, courage\, memories\, love\, and hope. Whether practiced in community or privately\, this ritual can become a grounding tradition throughout the holidays and beyond. \nAll supplies are included\, and you’ll leave with a ritual candlescape\, handouts\, and practices you can return to at home. Feel free to bring-your-own special items that you’d like to include in your candlescape – a favorite container like a tray or basket\, trinkets and mementos to personalize your creation. \n💗 Come as you are\, with your grief\, your love\, and your memories. Together\, we’ll create space for light and hope. \nWe hope to see you soon!
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/grief-and-the-holidays-practical-tips-create-a-take-home-candle-ritual/
LOCATION:South Park Yoga & Wellness\, 2985 Beech St.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Meet Up,Grief Release,Peer-Led Grief Support,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Death Network":MAILTO:hello@dodeathdifferent.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171103
CREATED:20251117T153006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T153006Z
UID:10001501-1765044000-1765051200@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:You're going to this event Grief & The Holidays - Self Care Workshop and Sound Healing Experience
DESCRIPTION:The holidays can bring up all kinds of emotions — especially grief.\nIt’s not only the grief that follows the death of someone we love\, but also the quiet ache that comes with the loss of a pet\, the end of a relationship\, a career shift\, or a dream that has changed. This season can stir up memories and tenderness in ways that are hard to name. \nJoin us as we come together to pause\, breathe\, and care for ourselves in community. Grief Coach Wendy Kessler will guide a compassionate conversation on tending to grief during the holidays\, followed by a restorative sound healing journey with Brent Honnerlaw. \nTake this evening to slow down\, honor what’s stirring within you\, and remember that you’re not alone in your grief—or your healing. Coming together in community is a gentle way to remember that we are all grieving something\, each in our own way. Together\, we can find comfort in shared stories\, quiet reflection\, and the simple act of being present with one another. \nDoors open at 5:45\, please plan to arrive early.\nQuestions? hello@dodeathdifferent.com
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/youre-going-to-this-event-grief-the-holidays-self-care-workshop-and-sound-healing-experience/
LOCATION:South Park Yoga & Wellness\, 2985 Beech St.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Meet Up,Grief Release,Peer-Led Grief Support,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Death Network":MAILTO:hello@dodeathdifferent.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171103
CREATED:20250709T145844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T145844Z
UID:10001354-1765458000-1765461600@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:The Good Death Book Club Experience FREE 12-Month Death and Dying Course
DESCRIPTION:According to a recent AARP study\, there are over 52 million caregivers in the United States right now—and 70% of them say they are overwhelmed. Every single day\, I receive messages from current and former caregivers who say:\n“I wish I had this knowledge when I was caring for my loved one.”\nOr:\n“The Doulagivers training is helping me more than I can say.” \nThe truth is:\nWe will all have a caregiving story. \nLet’s make sure yours is one filled with support\, empowerment\, and peace. \nThat’s why I created The GOOD DEATH BOOK CLUB Experience: Death and Dying Course—a free\, live\, 12-month educational journey through my bestselling book The Good Death: A Guide for Supporting Your Loved One Through the End of Life. \nWhat It Is:\nEach month\, we explore one chapter of The Good Death together. \nYou’ll receive:\n-A live End of life teaching course with me\, Suzanne B. O’Brien\, RN\n-A guided workbook and downloadable companion guide\n-A group discussion and experiential exercise\n-A full 12 month Death and Dying Course for free \nWho It’s For: \n-Current and future caregivers ( all of us )\n-Death Doulas\, aspiring Death Doulas\, medical professionals\n-Individuals seeking grief healing and emotional support\n-Anyone who wants spiritual inspiration and empowerment around death\, aging\, and life itself \nWhy It Matters:\nDeath is 100% guaranteed—and yet\, our modern culture has stripped away the education and sacredness that used to surround it. \nThis lack of awareness is contributing to unnecessary fear\, trauma\, and prolonged suffering and grief. \nBut death is not the enemy. \nIt is our greatest teacher about how to truly live. \nWhen we return death to its place as a natural\, sacred transition\, we begin to reclaim peace\, presence\, and purpose in our lives and communities TODAY! \nWhat You Can Do:\nJoin The Experience and Share with Your Friends!
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/the-good-death-book-club-experience-free-12-month-death-and-dying-course-2-2/2025-12-11/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Community Meet Up,Education,Grief Release,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Doulagivers Institute":MAILTO:support@doulagivers.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171103
CREATED:20250709T145844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T145844Z
UID:10001355-1767877200-1767880800@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:The Good Death Book Club Experience FREE 12-Month Death and Dying Course
DESCRIPTION:According to a recent AARP study\, there are over 52 million caregivers in the United States right now—and 70% of them say they are overwhelmed. Every single day\, I receive messages from current and former caregivers who say:\n“I wish I had this knowledge when I was caring for my loved one.”\nOr:\n“The Doulagivers training is helping me more than I can say.” \nThe truth is:\nWe will all have a caregiving story. \nLet’s make sure yours is one filled with support\, empowerment\, and peace. \nThat’s why I created The GOOD DEATH BOOK CLUB Experience: Death and Dying Course—a free\, live\, 12-month educational journey through my bestselling book The Good Death: A Guide for Supporting Your Loved One Through the End of Life. \nWhat It Is:\nEach month\, we explore one chapter of The Good Death together. \nYou’ll receive:\n-A live End of life teaching course with me\, Suzanne B. O’Brien\, RN\n-A guided workbook and downloadable companion guide\n-A group discussion and experiential exercise\n-A full 12 month Death and Dying Course for free \nWho It’s For: \n-Current and future caregivers ( all of us )\n-Death Doulas\, aspiring Death Doulas\, medical professionals\n-Individuals seeking grief healing and emotional support\n-Anyone who wants spiritual inspiration and empowerment around death\, aging\, and life itself \nWhy It Matters:\nDeath is 100% guaranteed—and yet\, our modern culture has stripped away the education and sacredness that used to surround it. \nThis lack of awareness is contributing to unnecessary fear\, trauma\, and prolonged suffering and grief. \nBut death is not the enemy. \nIt is our greatest teacher about how to truly live. \nWhen we return death to its place as a natural\, sacred transition\, we begin to reclaim peace\, presence\, and purpose in our lives and communities TODAY! \nWhat You Can Do:\nJoin The Experience and Share with Your Friends!
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/the-good-death-book-club-experience-free-12-month-death-and-dying-course-2-2/2026-01-08/
LOCATION:CA
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:20260110T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260110T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171103
CREATED:20251121T180440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T180514Z
UID:10001503-1768053600-1768060800@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:(a)Wake Presents: A Living Funeral Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:​Tickets purchased via Scribble here: https://link.dice.fm/bccde2d392f0 \n​A community offering to give 2025 a good death and step into the new year with intention. Join us for a Living Funeral Ceremony at Scribble. \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 2pm\, 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 participants until 4pm. \n​WHAT TO BRING/WEAR \n​A blanket\, yoga mat\, or something to lay on \n​Comfortable\, breathable clothing is recommended \n​PRICING STRUCTURE \n​(a)Wake is part of a movement toward collective care. Please choose the price that suits your current situation. If you are not able to pay any of the listed prices\, please email info@scribblecommunity.com for more information. \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-presents-a-living-funeral-ceremony/
LOCATION:Scribble\, 5541 York Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90042\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grief Release
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ORGANIZER;CN="(a)Wake":MAILTO:kaitlyn@a-wake.studio
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260113T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260113T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171103
CREATED:20260109T194953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T172826Z
UID:10001757-1768329000-1768338000@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Monthly Wailing Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:This is a monthly offering\, happening on the second Tuesday of every month. This offering is designed to support somatically moving our shared and personal grief.\nWe begin to build our container through brief sharing and connecting and then move into movement\, vocalizing\, wailing\, praying\, and drumming. We are building community through acknowledging and exploring the shared human experience of grief and loss.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/monthly-wailing-ceremony/2026-01-13/
LOCATION:Awakenings Wellness Center\, 1061 SE 12th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grief Group,Grief Release,Peer-Led Grief Support,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rosecity Grief Tenders":MAILTO:Meganjcoppock@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171103
CREATED:20260106T201111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T201111Z
UID:10001580-1768415400-1768419000@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Untangling The Tinsel: A Gathering for Grievers
DESCRIPTION:The holidays can leave a lot behind-feelings we didn’t expect\, words we couldn’t find\, emotions that live more in our bodies than our heads.\nThis gathering is an invitation to gently look back at what the season stirred up and sit with whatever is tangled. We’re holding space for relief\, acceptance\, community\, and grace-no fixing\, no pressure. Let’s gently untangle\, one strand at a time.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/untangling-the-tinsel-a-gathering-for-grievers-4/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Grief Group,Grief Release
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://talkdeath.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Untangling-the-Tinsel-a-gathering-for-grievers-2.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260118T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171103
CREATED:20260109T145939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T145939Z
UID:10001594-1768759200-1768764600@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Grief Collective & Container
DESCRIPTION:This gathering creates a gentle\, boundaried container for collective grief in the wake of the holidays– a time that often magnifies loss\, longing\, & complicated emotions. Together\, we will honor grief without pathologizing it\, & joy without guilt\, recognizing that both can coexist in the same body\, breath\, & moment.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/grief-collective-container/
LOCATION:Juj’s Home\, 2316 W Schubert Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grief Group,Grief Release
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://talkdeath.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/grief.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Juj Sutton":MAILTO:jujsutton@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260124T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171103
CREATED:20260106T190908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T191817Z
UID:10001579-1769248800-1769254200@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Grief in Motion: Inviting Flow Through Breath
DESCRIPTION:A guided community circle where we turn toward our grief and use the power of breath to gently guide it into flow.\nHosted by the Denver Deathcare Collective. Where grief is tended and death is sacred. \nThese monthly grief circles at Sakala Community are a compassionate space to hold your sorrow in the embrace of community. \nIn this month’s circle\, Ashley Bradney of Healing & Dying is partnering with Erin Doty of ShatterStress to offer a somatic transformation of grief through breathwork. Together\, we’ll honor the grief that lives in our bodies\, invite in flow and release of emotional energy through breathwork\, and support integration through reiki & gentle touch. \nIn this way\, we transform our grief into mourning – guiding it to find its natural course through the body; restoring motion where stagnancy has resided; opening up the channels where love\, joy\, and reverence may return to us. \nWhat to Expect \nOur time together will include: \nGrounding to arrive fully in the body\nConnection & introduction to our practice\nGuided Holotropic Breathwork practice\nShared reflections and community support \nWho It’s For \nThis circle is for anyone moving through grief – from the loss of those we love\, through heartbreak\, identify shifts\, illness\, aging; collective & ancestral grief; to the places that have not known love. All are welcome here. \nWhat to bring \nWater\nA journal and pen\nAnything special you need to get cozy such as an eye mask or pillow (yoga mats\, blankets\, and bolsters are provided)\nOptional – an item that represents whom or what you are grieving to be placed on the community altar \nA Note on Accessibility. \nIf this price isn’t accessible for you\, please reach out to us directly at denverdeathcarecollective@gmail.com so we can accommodate. We don’t want cost to be a barrier to being supported through your grief. \nSakala is ADA accessible.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/grief-in-motion-inviting-flow-through-breath/
LOCATION:Sakala Community\, 1660 Gilpin St\, Denver\, 80218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grief Group,Grief Release,Peer-Led Grief Support
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ORGANIZER;CN="Denver Deathcare Collective":MAILTO:denverdeathcarecollective@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260128T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260128T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171103
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/Los_Angeles:20260131T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T133000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171103
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://talkdeath.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/GriefJan31.png
ORGANIZER;CN="DeathwithLex":MAILTO:deathwithlex@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260210T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260210T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171104
CREATED:20260109T194953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T172826Z
UID:10001758-1770748200-1770757200@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Monthly Wailing Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:This is a monthly offering\, happening on the second Tuesday of every month. This offering is designed to support somatically moving our shared and personal grief.\nWe begin to build our container through brief sharing and connecting and then move into movement\, vocalizing\, wailing\, praying\, and drumming. We are building community through acknowledging and exploring the shared human experience of grief and loss.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/monthly-wailing-ceremony/2026-02-10/
LOCATION:Awakenings Wellness Center\, 1061 SE 12th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grief Group,Grief Release,Peer-Led Grief Support,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rosecity Grief Tenders":MAILTO:Meganjcoppock@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171104
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/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Community Meet Up,Education,Grief Release,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Doulagivers Institute":MAILTO:support@doulagivers.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260301T180000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171104
CREATED:20260112T222124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T222229Z
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SUMMARY:Tending The Hearth - Winter Grief Ritual Weekend
DESCRIPTION:A two-day communal grief ritual weekend\, held in the Sóme tradition. \nWe will be cooking the ritual through many opportunities to connect with one another as well as ample time for introspection and quietude. \nWe are building community through tending to our shared and personal human experience of grief and loss. \nThis is not a residential weekend it will run Saturday 10-9 and Sunday 10-6. Afternoon and evening meals will be provided.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/tending-the-hearth-winter-grief-ritual-weekend/
LOCATION:Pause Meditation Studio\, 133 SW 2nd Ave #300\, Portland\, OR\, 97204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Grief Group,Grief Release,History,Peer-Led Grief Support,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rosecity Grief Tenders":MAILTO:Meganjcoppock@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260228T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260228T180000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171104
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260309T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260309T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171104
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/Los_Angeles:20260310T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260310T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171104
CREATED:20260109T194953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T172826Z
UID:10001759-1773167400-1773176400@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Monthly Wailing Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:This is a monthly offering\, happening on the second Tuesday of every month. This offering is designed to support somatically moving our shared and personal grief.\nWe begin to build our container through brief sharing and connecting and then move into movement\, vocalizing\, wailing\, praying\, and drumming. We are building community through acknowledging and exploring the shared human experience of grief and loss.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/monthly-wailing-ceremony/2026-03-10/
LOCATION:Awakenings Wellness Center\, 1061 SE 12th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grief Group,Grief Release,Peer-Led Grief Support,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rosecity Grief Tenders":MAILTO:Meganjcoppock@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171104
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/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Community Meet Up,Education,Grief Release,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Doulagivers Institute":MAILTO:support@doulagivers.com
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