THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE AND SHARE GRIEF TOGETHER THROUGH POETRY, FREE WRITING, SHARING, WITNESSING, AND SILENCE. EVERYTHING AS AN INVITATION. PARTICIPATE IN WHATEVER WAY FEELS RIGHT FOR YOU. All grief welcome - past, present, and future. Death and non-death grief.
The Lotus Center Death Cafe is open to the public and typically consists of an agenda-free discussion of death . Our objective will be to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives. Dinner will be served. All ages welcome. This is a safe, judgement-free, no-fixing zone. Every belief is welcome.
Join us for a screening of ‘Stitch & Time,’ followed by a panel discussion and Q&A on Thursday, March 26 at 8pm ET | 7pm CT | 6pm MT | 5pm PT. The docu-short ‘Stitch & Time’ portrays how Billy Ray Worth and Clay Turner, two incarcerated men serving life sentences, forge an extraordinary friendship through an unexpected act of compassion: starting a crochet group to make warm items for fellow inmates in hospice care. Together, they lead a community of men who defy stereotypes about life behind bars, finding purpose and connection through caregiving and creativity. As the group […]
News of the world weighs heavy, and in recent weeks our community has experienced heartbreaking loss. In this time of sorrow, we hold our grief with care. Through music, poetry, gentle reflection, and shared presence, we will create space to witness our grief and find comfort in community. Come just as you are. Bring a candle if you wish, and invite others who might need a circle of love and support. Our virtual doors will open at 6:45pm for quiet contemplation before we begin. We remember together. We heal together. Together is the medicine. Register for link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/X6QH2LbZQj2znezS0L_26A
Attendees, vote for the death-focused documentary we should watch! At the event, I'll announce the winning documentary, and we'll watch it with time for discussion afterwards. I hope you'll come away from this meeting with answers and questions about your own life journey, as well as ideas on how you want to face your own end. Check out the trailers and join me! PLUS bingo winners can collect their prizes at this event. DM ME AS SOON AS YOU WIN A TIER, because winners can select their prizes in the order they notify me! (See the prizes in the Photo […]
Celebrate the launch of Of Course I'm Here Right Now with an interactive grief workshop + Q&A from the comfort of your home! Expect an intimate, interactive evening filled with story-sharing, practical wisdom, andcelebration. There will be opportunities throughout for you to ask questions, chat about your experiences supporting grievers, and get tips for being there for the people you care about. When: Tuesday, March 31, 2025 Where: YouTube LIVE Time: 6:00 p.m. This event is free to attend. A replay will be sent within 24 hours if you can't attend live.
It's officially tax season—and that goes for corpses, too! In this hourlong online talk, I'll provide an (ideally funny) overview of how to pay a dead person's state and federal taxes, as well as the estate and inheritance taxes you might encounter after a loss.
What The Dead Know by Barbara Butcher Wednesday April 1st 5:00 - 6:00 PM (PT) 8-9 PM (ET) About the book: A “remarkably candid and sensitive” (The Wall Street Journal) true crime memoir from Barbara Butcher, a trailblazing New York City death investigator, who reveals the untold stories behind more than 5,500 death scenes, including the nation’s most horrific tragedy: the 9/11 attacks. When Barbara Butcher was early in her recovery from alcoholism, she found an unexpected lifeline in a job at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in NYC. As only the second woman ever hired for the […]
Afterlife planning starts now! Why wait until it’s too late? Come craft your first paper offering! Learn wealth management and life design for your afterlife. 🔥Qingming Festival Paper Offering Creative Workshop 清明节纸扎工作坊 A hands-on creative session with a short introduction and story sharing. Materials and snacks provided. 📅 April 3, 2026 (Friday) 🕕 6:00–9:00 PM (EDT) 📍 Accent Sister, 89 5th Ave #702, New York 🎟 Tickets required
Determined to be better prepared than she was for her parents’ deaths, Emmy-nominated comedy writer Alison Zeidman (Archer, Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, Adam Ruins Everything) gets her affairs in order live on stage in this hour-long stand-up comedy show /slash/ death education extravaganza. Tickets include a free post-show end-of-life planning “paperwork party” workshop with Life and Soul LLC.
At 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. Death Over […]
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 […]
