Grief and Parentification
A virtual conversation space where we discuss how parenting your parents, or becoming an adult too quickly can bring up feelings of disenfranchised grief, that is often invalidated and unspoken.
Free
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
Looking to attend events related to death or loss? Whether you’re jonesing for a cemetery tour, searching for a grief circle, or interested in attending an end of life planning workshop, you can find a variety of events, classes, workshops, and gatherings on all facets of death, dying, and grief here.
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April Queer Death Salon
Virtual EventQueer 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. On April 8, join us for a virtual gathering for people who have lost someone or multiple people to suicide and who are loooking to share space with people who have experienced similar circumstances. Loss by suicide brings particular griefs related to stigma, invalidation of the loss, failure to […]
Free
The Pet Griever’s Club April Meetup
Come hangout with a community of folks who are grieving the loss of their beloved pets. We get together bimonthly and honor them through arts and crafts. We'll provide the art supplies, but feel free to bring your own! Water and light snacks provided! Please bring an item that reminds you of your beloved pet to share with the group. We will be making keychains as we discuss of pet grief. Arts supplies, water and light snacks will be provided. Follow @MourningPug on Instagram for updates! We're asking for donations ($5-10) for the event (for venue rental, art supplies and […]
$5 – $10
Death Over Drafts Torrance
Brews Hall 21770 Del Amo Cir E, Torrance, CA, United StatesCheers!!! We are super buzzed about our upcoming Death over Drafts! Please join your Death over Drafts Crafter's aka Hosts, Blanca Nazareth, LCSW, AgeWell South Bay, Lisa Pahl, LCSW The Death Deck, Erica Hill, The Alpha Society by Sparrow, and Stefanie Elkins, Be Present Care/Death over Drafts on Wed, April 16 from 5-7 pm at Brews Hall at Del Amo. Death over Drafts is a casual event about all things death and dying. As April 16 is National Healthcare Decision Day, this Death over Drafts is focused on having vital conversations about healthcare goals and wishes*. Special guest crafter, aka […]
Free
Desert Death Cafe
Anubis, Inc. 340 West San Rafael Drive, Palm Springs, CA, United StatesThe Desert Reflections Death Café invites you to share stories, reflections, and conversations about death in a judgment-free, supportive environment. Discover a safe, welcoming space to explore life’s deepest questions. Hosted by Lauren Stambaugh, The Desert Death Doula from Joshua Tree
Free
National Healthcare Decision’s Day at Red Rock Tavern
Red Rock Tavern 369 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT, United StatesAs you may know, April 16th is National Healthcare Decisions Day -- a day meant to acknowledge the importance of advance care planning and empower everyone to make their healthcare wishes known. Compassion & Choices is teaming up with the Connecticut Death Collective to recognize National Healthcare Decisions Day with a collaborative event -- and we hope you can make it! Join us from 6:00PM - 8:00PM EST at Red Rock Tavern in Hartford (369 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT 06106) on April 16th to share a meal, meaningful conversation, and free resources related to end of life planning. We'll be […]
Free
Death over Drafts at Carolina Brewing
Carolina Brewing Co. 5 N Main St, Wendell, NC, United StatesWelcome to Death over Drafts-Connecticut (in North Carolina)! This is a community gathering to spark curiosity & connection around death & dying. Come meet Connecticut Death Collective members! Cheers! On Wednesday, April 16th, join Death over Drafts Crafter, Kate Bagnati and CTDC member Melissa Bennett at Carolina Brewing Co in Wendell, NC! In honor of National Health Care Decisions Day we will gather! Death over Drafts 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. Every Death over Drafts gathering has a different vibe based […]
Free
A Living Funeral Ceremony
Tea at Shiloh 2035 Bay St, Los Angeles, CaliforniaA 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." 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 […]
$77
Forest Lawn Chapel Chat with Death Doula, Maria Capolupo
Forest Lawn Cemetery 1990 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14208, NY, United StatesJoin us as we welcome Maria Capolupo, Death Doula and Grief Support Specialist, to the Forest Lawn Chapel for our inaugural talk in a new series called Chapel Chats. This initiative will offer a variety of death care awareness programs and resources that promote a healthy attitude about mortality. In her series “Ask a Death Doula”, Maria offers the opportunity for people in all phases of life to learn about all aspects of dying, death, and grief. One part educational conversation and one part Q & A, attendees are encouraged to ask any and all questions they’ve ever wanted to […]
$10.00
Death Café – Open Conversation on Life and Death
Chattanooga Library 1001 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN, United StatesJoin us for an open, judgment-free conversation about death, dying, and everything in between at our next Death Café. This is not a grief group, seminar, or counseling session—just a welcoming space to explore big questions, share thoughts, and connect with others over treats. At a Death Café, there's no set agenda or lecture. Instead, we gather in community to talk openly about a topic that affects us all, but is often left unspoken. Whether you're processing personal experiences, curious about end-of-life matters, or simply wish to listen, you're welcome here. Come when you can, stay as long as you'd […]
