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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260225T180000
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SUMMARY:Death Cafe
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAll ages welcome. This is a safe\, judgement-free\, no-fixing zone. Every belief is welcome.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/death-cafe-4/2026-02-25/
LOCATION:The Lotus Center\, 4376 South 700 East #200\, Millcreek\, UT\, 84124\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death Cafe
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260225T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260225T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171205
CREATED:20250605T144707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T144707Z
UID:10000635-1772042400-1772047800@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:The Grief Well Drop In Virtual Grief Gathering
DESCRIPTION:THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE AND SHARE GRIEF TOGETHER THROUGH POETRY\, FREE WRITING\, SHARING\, WITNESSING\, AND SILENCE. \nEVERYTHING AS AN INVITATION. \nPARTICIPATE IN WHATEVER WAY FEELS RIGHT FOR YOU. \nAll grief welcome – past\, present\, and future. Death and non-death grief.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/the-grief-well-drop-in-virtual-grief-gathering/2026-02-25/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Grief Group
ORGANIZER;CN="The Grief Well":MAILTO:tlc@endwell.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171205
CREATED:20260217T184651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T184651Z
UID:10001689-1771869600-1771875000@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:End-of-Life Planning as an Act of Love
DESCRIPTION:Interested in celebrating love beyond the sentimental\, in ways that are tangibly beneficial to those you love? \nGot complicated feelings about departed family and loved ones\, and have things to communicate to them? \nLove is a verb. \nDone thoughtfully and well\, end of life planning can be a gift to your loved ones. When not prepared for\, the bereaved can have taxing logistical messes to deal with\, at a time of deep grief. \nJoin Death Project Manager and Postal Service for the Dead for an evening of end-of-life planning and reflection\, and a discussion of planning as an act of love. \nIn the wake of Valentine’s Day\, and with love as our guide\, we will reflect on our death experiences and get strategic in our death prep. \nParticipants will have the opportunity to write letters of praise or frustration to their departed and think of what they might want to do differently in reflecting on their own mortality. \nCome join us for discounted Valentine’s Day candy\, greeting cards\, and tactical checklists. \nMonday\, February 23rd. 6 – 8PM at Sparrow Funeral Home. Suggested donation $10 – $25 to cover materials; no one turned away for lack of funds. \nMore info and RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/end-of-life-planning-as-an-act-of-love-tickets-1977662108604?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/end-of-life-planning-as-an-act-of-love/
LOCATION:Sparrow–A Contemporary Funeral Home\, 161 Driggs Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Community Meet Up,Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Death Project Manager":MAILTO:info@deathprojectmanager.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260220T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260220T103000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171205
CREATED:20260202T190739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T190739Z
UID:10001678-1771578000-1771583400@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Talking About Death Won't Kill You - Virtual Death Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Join me for a cuppa and a chat about one of life’s certainties\, death.\nThis 60-90 minute event is an open and safe discussion about end of life and all that comes with it.\nIf you are caring for a loved one\, have a life limiting illness\, want to get your affairs in order\, keen to learn from others experiences\, grow your death literacy or just curious\, this event is for you.\nRegister now and be part of the conversation. \nNOTE – this is not grief counselling. This space is designed for light chat and sharing. \nHosted by Kelly – The Departure Coach (from Sydney\, Australia)
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/talking-about-death-wont-kill-you-virtual-death-cafe/
LOCATION:BC
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Departure Coach":MAILTO:thedeparturecoach@outlook.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260218T213000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171205
CREATED:20260119T155107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T155206Z
UID:10001669-1771441200-1771450200@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Grave Diggers Game Night
DESCRIPTION:We’re back at the B-Side Lounge!\nJoin us for another death-filled\, fun event!\nWe’ve decided to host a little game night with a side of trivia!\nSet out for you to enjoy will be death and grief-based games.\nSuch as the Death Deck\, Exploding Kittens! and stupid deaths!\nTo name a few!\nLight snacks will be provided!\nTrivia will start at 8:15 and end at 9:25!\nBreak open your skull and test your knowledge!\nWin prizes! Work solo or as a team!\nHit the bar for a cold brew or Liquid Death!\nEither way\, they got you!\n18 and up\nSuggested a $5 donated entry fee.\nMORE INFO TO COME!
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/grave-diggers-game-night/
LOCATION:B-Side lounge\, 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd\,\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44106\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cleveland Death Society":MAILTO:brandiwiles7@gmail.coM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171205
CREATED:20260119T155233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T155233Z
UID:10001668-1771441200-1771448400@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Virtual Death Book Club
DESCRIPTION:In this book club\, we read a new book every two months\, but meet once a month over Zoom. We take suggestions and decide as a group which book to do next. Email us to join and get the zoom link.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/virtual-death-book-club/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Meet Up,Death Cafe
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ameliore Apothecary":MAILTO:ameliore.apothecary@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260217T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171205
CREATED:20260109T141430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T141430Z
UID:10001595-1771354800-1771360200@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Teeth Become Weapons: Trans Grief and Rage
DESCRIPTION: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 2SLGBTQIA+ people navigating end of life in our personal lives and in our communities. \nOur bodies\, lives\, and very beings are increasingly politicized.\nOur stories and histories are flattened\, made palatable for the sake of survival.\nOur unique grief becomes increasingly buried and unheard\, unshared.\nWhat makes it unique?\nWhat do we grieve?\nHow does that grief affect us?\nWhat prevents us from engaging with that grief?\nHow does our grief connect us and bring us together?\nFacilitator Imogen Reid is the last of the feral trans women\, a proud dirtbag\, degenerate\, and fuck up. She is a harm reduction advocate and educator\, a former founding member of Communities Organizing for Harm Reduction\, one of the first organized groups in Ottawa doing harm reduction before there were any safe sites. Imogen is a recovering drug addict\, survivor\, fighter\, activist\, shoplifter\, parent\, story teller\, and the holder of the memories of her dead. \nQueer Death Salon takes place over Zoom\, in English\, with Automatic Closed Captioning
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/teeth-become-weapons-trans-grief-and-rage/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Cornelius\, NC\, 28031
CATEGORIES:Grief Group,LGBTQ,Peer-Led Grief Support,Virtual,Webinar,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Queer Community Deathcare":MAILTO:queercommunitydeathcare@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260216T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260216T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171205
CREATED:20250507T143945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T143945Z
UID:10000357-1771263000-1771268400@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Childfree By Choice & Grieving
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOur 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 be a child-loss support group or infertility support group\, although if you have prior experience with infertility and/or pregnancy loss and have since decided to not have children (meaning you are now childfree by choice) feel free to join and see if it’s a good fit.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/childfree-by-choice-grieving/2026-02-16/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Grief Group,Peer-Led Grief Support,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dear Departures":MAILTO:tawnya@deardepartures.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260215T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260215T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171205
CREATED:20260116T235002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T235051Z
UID:10001667-1771167600-1771174800@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Fernwood Death Cafe
DESCRIPTION:We are so happy to welcome you to our inaugural Death Cafe at Fernwood Funeral Home & Cemetery taking place in the Rememberance Room. Come with your thoughts\, feelings\, questions\, musing about all things death and dying\, the dead and grief. This is not a therapy or grief group but rather a safe space to explore our relationship to life\, loss\, and the great mystery of it all. And we’ll have some lovely teas and goodies to go with it! \nPlease RSVP on Luma! \nAbout Your Facilitators \nAhria Wolf\, MFT\, is psychotherapist\, a death educator\, former hospice nurse\, and mindfulness meditation teacher who is dedicated to supporting the movement of individuals\, families and culture towards a more informed\, trusting\, and sacred relationship with death\, dying\, the dead and grief. \nSharon Pancio MD is a newly retired pediatric hospitalist. During her career she cared for critically ill newborns\, children and teens\, providing support to their families as well. She recently finished a course at Spirit Rock Meditation Center based on Stephen Levine’s book “A Year to LIve: How to live this year as though it were your last”. She is a longtime student of spiritual traditions including Buddhism and the Diamond Approach. \nPam Lozoff\, LCSW\, is a somatic-based trauma therapist\, certified yoga teacher\, expressive arts facilitator. She has been facilitating groups for many years with a compassionate heart and a wise ear.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/fernwood-death-cafe/
LOCATION:BC
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260214T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260214T180000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171206
CREATED:20260105T201739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T201739Z
UID:10001511-1771081200-1771092000@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Dyeing before Dying: A Return To Indigenous Wisdom on Death
DESCRIPTION:In summer 2025\, I was in Benin and went to my paternal grandmother’s grave\, visiting it for the first time since she died some years ago. Her grave is not just a stone in the ground of a cemetery\, but a room within her family’s house\, a place where life continues to unfold with death resting beneath us. With my brother\, my aunt and my grand mothers’s siblings\, we settled in the room\, removed the dust\, sat\, chatted and performed rituals and prayers for her soul to continue resting in peace and wisdom. There\, in the presence of her spirit\, we shared foods and drinks that are specially made for death rituals\, we laughed and told stories about her and us\, not only beautiful ones\, but also painful ones. \nThe room and the entire family compound filled with memory\, with sound and silence\, with the feeling that she was still among us. We stayed the whole afternoon until dusk. The light dimmed; the air thickened with memory\, and I felt how thin the line between life and death truly is. How in our ways\, death is never separate from life but part of its ongoing rhythm. It was there\, sitting in that room together with everyone\, repeating the same ritualistic gestures\, being in silence and patient\, that I remembered that dying \, like dyeing is a slow process\, a transformation\, a return. \nIt is from this experience that the workshop Dyeing before Dying: A Return to Indigenous Wisdom on Death was born. An invitation to sit with death\, not as an abstract or frightening idea\, but as a teacher\, a companion; and a mirror. \nIn this weekend workshop\, we will explore what it means to prepare for death while we are still living: To reflect\, to make peace\, to organise\, to imagine our departure\, and to reconnect with the ancestral and Indigenous ways that hold death as a continuation of life. We will then begin thinking and writing our own Death Journal\, a gentle space to gather our reflections\, memories\, unfinished conversations\, and visions for what we wish to leave behind. \nTo dye is to steep. To soak. To sit with something long enough for it to leave a mark. It is a slow\, deliberate act. It transforms what is plain into something layered\, stained\, changed. \nI borrow this image of dyeing to speak about the process of preparing for dying. \nIn many Indigenous worldviews death is not the end. \nIt is a return. A passage. A continuation. \nThis workshop is an invitation to reconnect with those ways of knowing and to reflect on: \n• What kind of death do I long for? \n• What needs to be closed\, spoken\, or reconciled? \n• What rituals do I want to accompany my departure? \n• How do I imagine my afterlife\, not only in spirit\, but in memory\, in legacy\, in land? \nWe will sit with these questions as a slow dye bath allowing them to seep in\, mark us\, and guide the way we live and prepare to leave.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/dyeing-before-dying-a-return-to-indigenous-wisdom-on-death/2026-02-14/2/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Death Cafe,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260214T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171206
CREATED:20260105T201739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T201739Z
UID:10001510-1771056000-1771088400@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Dyeing before Dying: A Return To Indigenous Wisdom on Death
DESCRIPTION:In summer 2025\, I was in Benin and went to my paternal grandmother’s grave\, visiting it for the first time since she died some years ago. Her grave is not just a stone in the ground of a cemetery\, but a room within her family’s house\, a place where life continues to unfold with death resting beneath us. With my brother\, my aunt and my grand mothers’s siblings\, we settled in the room\, removed the dust\, sat\, chatted and performed rituals and prayers for her soul to continue resting in peace and wisdom. There\, in the presence of her spirit\, we shared foods and drinks that are specially made for death rituals\, we laughed and told stories about her and us\, not only beautiful ones\, but also painful ones. \nThe room and the entire family compound filled with memory\, with sound and silence\, with the feeling that she was still among us. We stayed the whole afternoon until dusk. The light dimmed; the air thickened with memory\, and I felt how thin the line between life and death truly is. How in our ways\, death is never separate from life but part of its ongoing rhythm. It was there\, sitting in that room together with everyone\, repeating the same ritualistic gestures\, being in silence and patient\, that I remembered that dying \, like dyeing is a slow process\, a transformation\, a return. \nIt is from this experience that the workshop Dyeing before Dying: A Return to Indigenous Wisdom on Death was born. An invitation to sit with death\, not as an abstract or frightening idea\, but as a teacher\, a companion; and a mirror. \nIn this weekend workshop\, we will explore what it means to prepare for death while we are still living: To reflect\, to make peace\, to organise\, to imagine our departure\, and to reconnect with the ancestral and Indigenous ways that hold death as a continuation of life. We will then begin thinking and writing our own Death Journal\, a gentle space to gather our reflections\, memories\, unfinished conversations\, and visions for what we wish to leave behind. \nTo dye is to steep. To soak. To sit with something long enough for it to leave a mark. It is a slow\, deliberate act. It transforms what is plain into something layered\, stained\, changed. \nI borrow this image of dyeing to speak about the process of preparing for dying. \nIn many Indigenous worldviews death is not the end. \nIt is a return. A passage. A continuation. \nThis workshop is an invitation to reconnect with those ways of knowing and to reflect on: \n• What kind of death do I long for? \n• What needs to be closed\, spoken\, or reconciled? \n• What rituals do I want to accompany my departure? \n• How do I imagine my afterlife\, not only in spirit\, but in memory\, in legacy\, in land? \nWe will sit with these questions as a slow dye bath allowing them to seep in\, mark us\, and guide the way we live and prepare to leave.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/dyeing-before-dying-a-return-to-indigenous-wisdom-on-death/2026-02-14/1/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Death Cafe,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260213T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171206
CREATED:20260210T153953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T154251Z
UID:10001682-1771009200-1771014600@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Glue Sticks and Feelings: an Anti Valentine's Day Grief Crafting Circle
DESCRIPTION:Valentine’s Day. Grief. Both can be messy and heavy and complicated. Also funny and strange. \nLet’s talk about it. \nJoin us for Glue Sticks and Feelings: an Anti Valentine’s Day Grief Crafting Circle. \nCome hang out with other grievers\, crafters\, grieving crafters\, and crafting grievers. Share what you feel comfortable sharing\, and make a collage\, a mini zine\, a Valentine to what or whomever you’re grieving – or BYO craft\, so long as there is no glitter / oil paints / physical mess that would impact the space. \nOur artistic abilities: amateurish. We welcome and adore artistic visions of macaroni art caliber\, and celebrate all skill levels. \nThe vibe: jovial earnestness with space for nuance. All griefs welcome. \nWe’ll bring some art supplies to get you started. Let us bring the glue sticks\, everyone brings their feelings. \nFriday\, February 13 | 7 – 8:30 pm EST \nWooden Shoe Books\, 704 South St\, Philadelphia\, PA 19147 \nThis event is donation based: $0–$25 suggested \nRSVP and more info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/glue-sticks-and-feelings-an-anti-valentines-day-grief-crafting-circle-tickets-1981526540223?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/glue-sticks-and-feelings-an-anti-valentines-day-grief-crafting-circle/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Community Meet Up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Death Project Manager":MAILTO:info@deathprojectmanager.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260212T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260212T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171206
CREATED:20250605T200631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T200631Z
UID:10000701-1770917400-1770922800@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:"It's Complicated" Support Group
DESCRIPTION: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 is a space for us.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/its-complicated-support-group-2/2026-02-12/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Grief Group,Peer-Led Grief Support,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Dear Departures":MAILTO:tawnya@deardepartures.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171206
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:BC
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/Los_Angeles:20260210T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260210T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171206
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260207T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260207T163000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171206
CREATED:20260119T155046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T155046Z
UID:10001670-1770456600-1770481800@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:The Grief Space
DESCRIPTION:A one day workshop providing the opportunity to have your loss seen\, heard and honoured. A small group where you be safely and gently supported to begin to process your grief. A combination of simple ritual\, working in pairs and letter writing along with somatic work. We will explore concepts of grief and grieving and what is costs us when we don’t know how to actively grieve\, something we’re expected to know intuitively but have becoming disconnected from. The intention is that you leave carrying your grief more lightly.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/the-grief-space/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20260206T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20260206T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171206
CREATED:20260108T145046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T145834Z
UID:10001592-1770404400-1770411600@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Death Cafe Malaga
DESCRIPTION:A Death Cafe is a sacred space where we can start feeling comfortable enough to share our thoughts\, and our feelings about death… and life.\nMy name is Noelia\, I was the first person facilitating Death Cafe in Málaga (Spain)\, and this wonderful adventure started July 2020.\nIf you are around this part of the world\, can understand Spanish and feel like meeting an amazing bunch of people… you’re welcome!
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/death-cafe-malaga/
LOCATION:Espacio La Libélula Malaga\, Calle Jonás 4\, Málaga\, Málaga\, 29013\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Death Cafe
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ORGANIZER;CN="Noelia Correa Grief and Breathwork":MAILTO:contigo@noeliacorrea.es
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T183000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171206
CREATED:20260127T155323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T155323Z
UID:10001676-1770397200-1770402600@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Virtual Silent Book Club of Death
DESCRIPTION:Death Project Manager\, Silent Book Club of Death\, Silent Book Club of Death NYC\, Silent Book Club of Death MTL\, and TalkDeath’s Book Club are thrilled to invite you to a Virtual Silent Book Club of Death meeting! \nThis virtual gathering will be on Friday\, February 6th at 5pm ET/ 4pm CT/ 3pm MT/ 2pm PT. \nSilent Book Club of Death meetings are structured like any Silent Book Club gathering: you meet up with friendly\, like-minded readers\, and then politely ignore them while reading a book of your own choosing. Members are encouraged to bring books related to the theme of death\, dying\, grief\, aging\, or mortality\, but anyone who wants to just read quietly in a death-conscious space is welcome to join. \nFolks are welcome to be on or off camera. We’ll play some relaxing music. After the designated reading time\, folks are welcome to stay on and share a bit about what they’re reading and connect. \nA loose agenda for the evening is as follows: \n5PM – 5:15PM: readers join; introductions of hosts and guests \n5:15 – 5:45PM: silent reading time while music plays \n5:45 – 6:15PM: share out about what you’ve read and lightly facilitated group discussion \n6:15 – 6:30PM: goodbyes and wrap up \nThis virtual event will be held via Zoom. Closed captions will be enabled. If we can do anything to provide accessibility\, please do not hesitate to reach out to rian@talkdeath.com \nGuests who RSVP will be emailed the Zoom link. \nWe hope you can join us! \nMore info and RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-silent-book-club-of-death-tickets-1980507603556?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/virtual-silent-book-club-of-death-3/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Community Meet Up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Death Project Manager":MAILTO:info@deathprojectmanager.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171206
CREATED:20260127T165233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T165419Z
UID:10001677-1770314400-1770318000@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:The Last Chapter Book Club
DESCRIPTION:A surprisingly uplifting book club for the morbidly curious. Led by Megan Morano of Until Death Doulas. \nPurchase the book from The Bookshop Nashville to join!\nThe Bookshop – 1043 West Eastland Ave\, Nashville TN 37206 \nFebruary’s Read – From Here to Eternity by Caitlin Doughty:\nFascinated by our pervasive fear of dead bodies\, mortician Caitlin Doughty embarks on a global expedition to discover how other cultures care for the dead. From Zoroastrian sky burials to wish-granting Bolivian skulls\, she investigates the world’s funerary customs and expands our sense of what it means to treat the dead with dignity. Her account questions the rituals of the American funeral industry—especially chemical embalming—and suggests that the most effective traditions are those that allow mourners to personally attend to the body of the deceased. Exquisitely illustrated by artist Landis Blair\, From Here to Eternity is an adventure into the morbid unknown\, a fascinating tour through the unique ways people everywhere confront mortality.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/the-last-chapter-book-club/
LOCATION:The Bookshop\, 1043 W Eastland Avenue\, Nashville\, TN\, 37206\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Until Death Doulas":MAILTO:megan@untildeathdoulas.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171206
CREATED:20260106T133442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T133442Z
UID:10001576-1769943600-1769954400@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:DEATH IMMERSION A 3-Part Journey Into Mortality\, Meaning & Rebirth
DESCRIPTION:🌙 Death Immersion: A 3-Part Journey Into Mortality\, Meaning & Rebirth \nGuided by Paige Haviland — Death Midwife\, Grief Guide and Trauma-Informed Reiki Master Teacher \nWinter is the season of stillness\, reflection\, and truth-telling.\nYou are invited into a rare and intimate experience: a full-day immersion exploring death not as an ending\, but as a threshold — a place where clarity\, healing\, and renewal awaken. \nThis workshop is tender\, profound\, creative\, and deeply human.\nIt is designed to meet you exactly where you are. \nTogether we move through three transformative rites of passage: \n⸻ \n✨ PART I — Guided Interactive Death Practice \nA contemplative journey where you gently explore your personal relationship with death and dying. \nThrough guided visualization\, reflective writing\, and supported inquiry\, you will uncover: \n• the stories you inherited about death\n• the fears or numbness you carry\n• the wisdom hidden beneath your resistance\n• what death reveals about how you’re living \nThis practice is grounding\, clarifying\, and often life-shifting. \n⸻ \n✨ PART II — The Death Box Ritual \nDuring this portion\, light food and refreshments will be served as you create your Death & Legacy Box — a sacred container representing you\, how you see your funeral\, final messages\, and the truths you wish to be remembered for. \nThis segment includes: \n• a guided death-awareness visualization\n• journaling + meaning-making\n• creating a personal Death Box\n• decorating it with materials that reflect your story\n• a gentle letting-go ritual\n• reflection while sharing food in community \n🥗 Light Lunch + Refreshments Provided \n(Vegan and gluten-free options available upon request.) \n⸻ \n✨ PART III — The Living Funeral Ceremony \nThe day concludes with a deeply moving symbolic death and rebirth ritual. \nParticipants are invited (never required) to:\n• write their last reflections or final words\n• be guided through a symbolic “death” journey\n• release what is ready to be released\n• “return” with clarity\, gratitude\, and renewed purpose \nThis ceremony often becomes a turning point — a moment of profound awakening. \n⸻ \n🌿 Integration Circle \nWe close with grounding\, journaling\, and gentle conversation to integrate the experience and settle your nervous system. \n🎟 Investment: $188 \nIncludes:\n• All materials\n• Your personal Death & Legacy Box\n• Full guided immersion\n• Food and refreshments\n• Integration circle \n⸻ \n❤️ Who This Is For \nThis workshop is ideal for those who are:\n• curious about their relationship to death\n• navigating grief or major life transitions\n• seeking clarity\, release\, or renewal\n• drawn to ceremony\, ritual\, or reflective work\n• ready for deeper self-understanding \nNo prior experience is needed. This is gentle\, inclusive and deeply transformative.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/death-immersion-a-3-part-journey-into-mortality-meaning-rebirth/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260131T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260131T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171206
CREATED:20260112T222047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T222047Z
UID:10001656-1769886000-1769891400@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Meditations on Death and Dying
DESCRIPTION:Meditations on Death and Dying is a monthly series of explorations and discussions devoted to honest\, thoughtful engagement with death\, dying\, and grief as essential parts of the human experience. Meeting on the last Saturday of each month\, this series offers a welcoming\, reflective space to approach mortality not as something morbid or distant\, but as something we live alongside every day. \nEach gathering features a guest with a unique relationship to death through lived experience\, professional work\, spiritual inquiry\, or philosophical reflection. Together\, we explore the physical\, emotional\, spiritual\, metaphysical\, and philosophical dimensions of death\, as well as the quieter ways loss shapes our lives\, relationships\, and communities. \nRather than offering doctrine or conclusions\, Meditations on Death and Dying invites shared inquiry. \nInaugural Gathering \nOur inaugural guest is a funeral director\, Marine\, and war veteran\, offering a deeply grounded perspective shaped by both service and loss. \nThrough his work as a funeral director\, he is regularly confronted with the fundamental reality of human existence: that we move from spirited\, living beings into organic matter that eventually returns to the earth. \nAlongside this physical truth\, he also bears witness to the emotional realities of death\, particularly the experiences of those left behind and the ways our culture makes space\, or fails to make space\, for grief. \nThis first exploration moves between the natural\, practical\, philosophical\, and even supernatural\, honoring both the tangible realities of the body and the invisible forces of grief\, memory\, and meaning. \nWhile the conversation may be intimate\, honest\, and at times raw\, it is guided by compassion and care. The intention is not to sensationalize death\, but to create a more loving and accessible way of relating to death as a fact of life and to grief as an ever-present\, often unseen force many of us are carrying. \nThis gathering is free and open to all.\nSpace is limited\, and RSVP is requested to ensure adequate seating. \nWhether you are actively grieving\, quietly curious\, philosophically inclined\, or simply seeking a deeper relationship with life\, you are warmly welcome.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/meditations-on-death-and-dying/2026-01-31/
LOCATION:Creative Spirit Easton\, PA\, 131 North 3rd Street\, Easton\, PA\, 18042\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Meet Up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Creative Spirit Easton%2C PA":MAILTO:Marisa@creativespiriteaston.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T133000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171206
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="DeathwithLex":MAILTO:deathwithlex@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260129T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260129T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171206
CREATED:20260126T160813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T160813Z
UID:10001674-1769713200-1769718600@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:What Will Become of Us? Burial\, Cremation\, and Other Forms of Disposition
DESCRIPTION:What will become of us? Join a free online webinar to explore burial\, cremation & natural burial options. Register for link + recording.\nLearn about burial\, cremation\, and other end-of-life options in the National Capital Region. \nConservation Burial Ottawa invites you to a Zoom call on January 29 at 7:00 pm to explore the choices available for the care of physical remains after death. Understanding these options can help us plan a meaningful farewell and make decisions that align with our values. \nYou’ll also learn why Conservation Burial Ottawa advocates for conservation burial! This webinar is fee to attend. \nPlease pre-register to receive the Zoom link and the event recording. Some information will be specific to the Ottawa region\, but all are welcome. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/APEsBtEARrSNlgIoCTcQ6A \nPhoto credit to Ramsey Creek Preserve in South Carolina.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/what-will-become-of-us-burial-cremation-and-other-forms-of-disposition/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community Deathcare Ottawa":MAILTO:deathcareottawa@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171206
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SUMMARY:Becky Robison in conversation with Erica Reid Gerdes
DESCRIPTION:Chicago! To celebrate the launch of my new book\, My Parents Are Dead: What Now? A Panic-Free Guide to the Practicalities of Death\, join me at Women & Children First for a discussion and book signing with death doula (and absolute delight) Erica Reid Gerdes.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/becky-robison-in-conversation-with-erica-reid-gerdes/
LOCATION:Women & Children First\, 5233 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Community Meet Up,Death Cafe
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260129T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260129T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171206
CREATED:20260107T150436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T150436Z
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SUMMARY:If I Die This Year: A Workshop for Living with Clarity\, Courage\, and Care
DESCRIPTION:Most of us live as if time is endless—and quietly feel the cost of that assumption. \nIf I Die This Year is a guided workshop for people who want to live more honestly\, meaningfully\, and aligned with what matters most—without waiting for a crisis to force the question. \nYou don’t need to believe you’ll die this year.\nYou only need to be willing to ask:\nIf I did… how would I want to live until then? \nThrough reflection\, gentle guidance\, and optional connection with others\, you’ll create your own personal “If I Die This Year” list—a living compass made up of the conversations\, changes\, boundaries\, joys\, and truths that feel most important now.\nThis is a space for curiousity\, not fixing. \nFor presence\, not pressure.\nFor living\, not morbid thinking.\nBy Donation. 10 Spots Available. \nWhat to Expect: \nA welcoming\, grounded opening\nA short talk on how death awareness can bring clarity to life\nGuided reflection and journaling prompts\nTime to create your own “If I Die This Year” list (5–10 items)\nOptional small-group or paired sharing (no pressure to speak)\nA closing ritual to help you choose one gentle next step\nThis workshop is facilitated with care\, consent\, and respect for wherever you are in your life right now. \nWho This Is For\nPeople feeling stuck\, restless\, or out of alignment\nThose navigating grief\, illness\, burnout\, or transition\nCaregivers\, creatives\, seekers\, and meaning-makers\nAnyone sensing that life is asking for more honesty\nYou do not need to be spiritual\, optimistic\, or “okay.”\nYou just need to be willing to show up as you are. \nFacilitator\nJenna Goodhand\nHost of the We Are All Dying Podcast\nJenna creates spaces for honest conversations about death\, meaning\, and how we live while we’re still here. Her work blends reflection\, humanity\, and grounded presence\, while inviting people to engage with life more consciously\, tenderly\, and courageously. \nAccessibility & Care Note\nThis workshop touches on themes of death\, meaning\, and mortality. You are always welcome to step away\, take breaks\, or engage at the level that feels right for you.\nIf you have accessibility needs or questions\, please reach out in advance.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/if-i-die-this-year-a-workshop-for-living-with-clarity-courage-and-care/
LOCATION:BC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171206
CREATED:20260107T150502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T200100Z
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SUMMARY:A Gathering for End-of-Life Doulas
DESCRIPTION:Come meet others in the field\, ask questions\, find support and make new connections. \nThis meet-up is for trained EOL doulas\, whether seasoned or at the beginning stages of apprenticeship or practice. We believe you’ll find encouragement and wisdom by being in the room together. We invite informal conversation in a beautiful space with folks who are doing the work! \nWe meet every two months and always have a great mix of new people and regulars. Join us for a relaxed yet focused time together. Hope to see you!
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/a-gathering-for-end-of-life-doulas-2/
LOCATION:Sparrow–A Contemporary Funeral Home\, 161 Driggs Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death Cafe
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ORGANIZER;CN="All's Well Initiative":MAILTO:emma@allswellinitiative.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260128T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260128T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171206
CREATED:20250515T132749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T132749Z
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SUMMARY:Death Cafe
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAll ages welcome. This is a safe\, judgement-free\, no-fixing zone. Every belief is welcome.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/death-cafe-4/2026-01-28/
LOCATION:The Lotus Center\, 4376 South 700 East #200\, Millcreek\, UT\, 84124\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death Cafe
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260128T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260128T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171206
CREATED:20250605T144707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T144707Z
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SUMMARY:The Grief Well Drop In Virtual Grief Gathering
DESCRIPTION:THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE AND SHARE GRIEF TOGETHER THROUGH POETRY\, FREE WRITING\, SHARING\, WITNESSING\, AND SILENCE. \nEVERYTHING AS AN INVITATION. \nPARTICIPATE IN WHATEVER WAY FEELS RIGHT FOR YOU. \nAll grief welcome – past\, present\, and future. Death and non-death grief.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/the-grief-well-drop-in-virtual-grief-gathering/2026-01-28/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Grief Group
ORGANIZER;CN="The Grief Well":MAILTO:tlc@endwell.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260128T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260128T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171206
CREATED:20260108T144846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T144846Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260124T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260124T153000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171206
CREATED:20260105T184131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T184131Z
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SUMMARY:Medford Monthly Death Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Death is so taboo in our society that many of us refuse to even think about it\, much less talk about it. Let’s change that – let’s talk about death! And what better way to do that than over cake and tea?
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/medford-monthly-death-cafe/
LOCATION:The Center for Living\, 45 S Main St\, Medford\, 08055
CATEGORIES:Death Cafe
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rebecca Colby":MAILTO:rebeccalcolby@gmail.com
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