Drinks Over Death
Bside Cleveland 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44106, Cleveland heights, OH, United StatesDrinks over Death is a community event where locals can meet Death workers.
Drinks over Death is a community event where locals can meet Death workers.
Drinks over Death is a FREE community event where all are welcome to talk about death, dying, and end-of-life. As a society, we're kind of rusty talking about the thing we all have in common (we ALL will die someday). Often, we don't always know where to go. Or who is willing to explore topics related to death and dying with us. It's for that reason that the Cleveland Death Society exists: so that we can take strides at practicing, normalizing, and exploring Death together. So come curious, lean in, and meet others in your community looking to have meaningful […]
Portland, Oregon friends! So very excited to share this offering with you in August. Join me at @memento.mori.cafe on Sunday, August 10th at 3pm for a Self Altar workshop exploring our mortality and most sacred possessions and earthly delights that we would want to display for our loved ones when our time comes to shed this mortal coil. Come share a space with others who are curious and interested in contemplating what would speak to others and create a space of comfort and presence in the wake of our physical absence after death. What to expect: we will discuss altars, […]
Death Cafes are consciously curated containers to discuss life, death, and everything in between. It's a group-led discussion with no objective, agenda, or theme and no intent of leading you to a conclusion, product, or course of action. It's a safe space for sharing your thoughts, fears, and questions as we explore social norms around death.If you're curious, have experienced loss, or simply want to explore the reality of mortality this event is for you.
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! Queer 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 […]
What if death wasn’t an ending—but a sacred transition woven with ritual, love, and ancestral wisdom? Join 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. A 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 […]
Join us for The GOOD DEATH Live BOOK CLUB EXPERIENCE: 12 Month Death and Dying Course with Suzanne B. O’Brien RN, a unique monthly opportunity to explore the transformative topics of death and life in a supportive and compassionate space. This live event will be an ongoing book club and course inspired by Suzanne’s International Bestselling book, The Good Death: A Guide for Supporting Your Loved Ones through the End of Life. This free community event is designed to empower and educate those curious about or involved in end-of-life care. We are creating THE GOOD DEATH GOOD LIFE MOVEMENT — […]
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: “I wish I had this knowledge when I was caring for my loved one.” Or: “The Doulagivers training is helping me more than I can say.” The truth is: We will all have a caregiving story. Let’s make sure yours is one filled with support, empowerment, and peace. That’s why I created The GOOD DEATH BOOK CLUB Experience: Death and Dying Course—a […]
A monthly peer-led Zoom group for people who had a strained relationship with someone who’s died. It can be tough to be in a group with other folks who were close with their parent, sibling, grandparent, partner, co-parent, friend, etc. As much as I like for there to be a range of experiences represented in grief groups, so that we can hear diverse perspectives, sometimes it is nice to be with people who “get it.” When addiction, mental health challenges, conflict, estrangement, abuse, etc. were a part of the picture, it can affect the grief journey in unique ways. This […]
It’s not a given that everyone who is childfree by choice is 100%, unabashedly content with the decision. While we may be set in our choice, there can still be grief there. I know there is for me. It’s a both-and/two truths situation. Many of us make this choice for a lot of unfortunate, depressing, and/or systemic reasons, and I created this space where we can be with our truths, and hurts, around it all. Our monthly peer-led Zoom group is intended to be a space for people who have chosen not to have children. It is not intended to […]
Working with your hands while talking about death, dying, and grief can help take some of the pressure off. Come to this virtual space prepared with your handicraft project, your stories or questions about death, dying, grief, end-of-life planning, and life after loss. This space is free to join, but tips are appreciated. The link to the meeting space will be sent in a reminder email prior to the event.
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 […]