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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260310T183000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260309T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260309T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171043
CREATED:20260210T153933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T153933Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260309
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260310
DTSTAMP:20260407T171043
CREATED:20260126T161727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T161727Z
UID:10001673-1773014400-1773100799@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Later & end of life planning in-person workshop
DESCRIPTION:🌻 A one-day in-person workshop to help you get organised with wills\, powers of attorney\, key paperwork\, finances\, funeral wishes and digital life.\nPractical guidance\, templates and support to help you get everything clearly documented in one place.\n4 guest experts are joining me on this in person workshop to ensure you have accurate and detailed information and can answer any legal or financial questions.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/later-end-of-life-planning-in-person-workshop/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260307T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260307T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171043
CREATED:20260217T184624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T184624Z
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SUMMARY:Telling Stories: A Writing Workshop with author and death doula Darnell Lamont Walker
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER (AND GET MORE INFORMATION) HERE: \nhttps://www.panoramaburial.com/event-details-registration/telling-stories-a-writing-workshop \nTIME AND LOCATION \nMar 07\, 2026\, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM\nPanorama Natural Burial\, 3550 Reas Ford Ln\, Earlysville\, VA 22936 \nABOUT THE EVENT \nWhat does it mean to tell our stories while we are still here and to be truly witnessed by another? \nIn this reflective workshop led by death doula and author Darnell Lamont Walker (Never Can Say Goodbye: The Life of a Death Doula and the Art of a Peaceful End)\, participants are invited to slow down and explore the power of storytelling as an act of presence\, remembrance\, and care. \nSet within the quiet\, natural landscape of Panorama Natural Burial\, this gathering will focus on three interconnected practices: telling our own stories\, learning how to bear witness to the stories of others\, and beginning to write in ways that feel honest\, accessible\, and alive. \nTogether\, we will explore: \nWhy our stories matter. Especially the unfinished\, imperfect\, and tender ones \nWhat it means to witness another person without trying to fix\, rush\, or reshape their truth \nHow storytelling can be a spiritual practice\, a form of legacy work\, and a way to soften our relationship with mortality \nGentle\, guided prompts to help participants begin writing their own stories\, regardless of experience \nThis workshop is not about polished writing or performance. It is about presence. About listening. About naming what we carry and offering it a place to land. \nWe will intentionally create a safe\, compassionate space for sharing. Participants will never be pressured to read aloud\, respond\, or disclose more than they wish. Confidentiality\, care\, and mutual respect will be held as shared agreements throughout our time together. \nPlease bring a pen and paper or a journal you feel comfortable writing in. All writing will happen by hand\, as a way to slow the body\, quiet the mind\, and stay connected to the moment. \nNo prior writing experience is required\, only a willingness to show up\, reflect\, and be in conversation with yourself and others. \nThis program is open to anyone curious about legacy\, memory\, grief\, meaning\, or the quiet courage it takes to tell the truth of our lives. \nThis event is part of an ongoing series of Death Fest programs\, co-hosted by Woven Roots Collective and Hospice of the Piedmont. \nAnd if you’d like to continue the fun\, join Darnell at 7pm at New Dominion Bookshop on the Downtown Mall for a reading and book talk of his new book Never Can Say Goodbye. \n+++ \nPlease note this event will take place in the barn at Panorama Natural Burial. Please dress for the weather!
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/telling-stories-a-writing-workshop-with-author-and-death-doula-darnell-lamont-walker/
LOCATION:Panorama Natural Burial\, 3550 Reas Ford Ln\, Earlysville\, VA\, 22936\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Panorama Natural Burial":MAILTO:megan@panoramaburial.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260305T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260305T203000
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CREATED:20260223T150451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T150451Z
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SUMMARY:If I Die This Year: A Workshop for Living with Clarity\, Courage\, and Care
DESCRIPTION:Not a bucket list. An honest pause. What would matter if you believed you might die this year? \nMost 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 We Are All Dying \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-2/
LOCATION:BC
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ORGANIZER;CN="We Are All Dying with Jenna Goodhand":MAILTO:wearealldyingpodcast@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260228T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260228T180000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171043
CREATED:20260210T152952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T152952Z
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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/Toronto:20260228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260301T180000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171043
CREATED:20260112T222124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T222229Z
UID:10001659-1772272800-1772388000@talkdeath.com
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:20260226T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260226T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171043
CREATED:20260223T195032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T195032Z
UID:10001685-1772132400-1772139600@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Grief Visions - Intuitive Collage Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Vision board + grief + collage = Grief\nVisions! Join That Good Night for an evening of meditation\, visualization\, and making your own unique grief vision board. We will have gentle conversations about our grief\, time to visualize our grief\, and engage in the healing activity of collage.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/grief-visions-intuitive-collage-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="That Good Night":MAILTO:thatgoodnightdoula@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260226T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260226T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171043
CREATED:20260126T155010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T155010Z
UID:10001675-1772128800-1772134200@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Death Literacy Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Death Literacy Book Club! \nJoin me online for lively discussions on books that explore the theme of death in unique and thought-provoking ways. Whether you’re a bookworm or just curious\, this club is open to everyone.\nYou will receive a workbook to fill in as you read and we will go through this when we meet up.\nShare your thoughts\, connect with fellow readers\, and discover new perspectives on mortality through literature. Let’s dive in together\, improve our death literacy\, level up our end of life preparedness game\, get lost in a story and grow connections at the same time.\nI look forward to meeting you\,\nKelly\n@thedeparturecoach\n@death_coffee_community \nFebruary’s book is “The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning” by Margareta Magnusson.\nABOUT THE BOOK\nThe Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning by Margareta Magnusson is a warm\, practical guide to organizing your life and possessions before others have to do it for you. Rooted in the Swedish concept of döstädning (literally “death cleaning”)\, the book encourages readers—especially those 50 and older—to thoughtfully sort through their belongings\, keeping only what truly matters. With gentle humor and candid wisdom\, Magnusson shows how clearing clutter is not just a gift to your loved ones\, but a way to reflect on your life\, make peace with the past\, and create space for what’s still to come.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/death-literacy-book-club/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Meet Up
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Departure Coach":MAILTO:thedeparturecoach@outlook.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260225T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260225T213000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171043
CREATED:20260108T145330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T145627Z
UID:10001586-1772049600-1772055000@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Book Club Author Kelly Cervantes discusses her book The Luckiest with Befriending Death
DESCRIPTION:The Luckiest by Kelly Cervantes (with the author) on Wednesday February 25th 5:00 – 6:30 PM (PT) 8-9:30 (ET)\nWe are so looking forward to the return of Kelly who spoke to our book club last year with Normal Broken\, describing her journey raising and losing her daughter to a neurodegenerative disorder and epilepsy. \nHere’s a description of The Luckiest:\nWhen moving from a conservative Midwestern suburb to New York City to pursue an acting career\, Kelly Cervantes never could have imagined what life had in store for her—or how much she would fundamentally change along the way. The Luckiest is her emotional journey through the pain of unrealized dreams\, navigating her husband’s Broadway spotlight\, fighting for her child’s life\, finding purpose after loss\, and rebuilding her life and marriage. \nInspired by author and poet Maggie Smith’s quote\, “We are all nesting dolls\, carrying the earlier iterations of ourselves inside\,” Kelly shares the many layers that have shaped who she is today. But how many of those layers were shaped through the control she desperately sought versus the luck she struggled to accept? Are we lucky if we escape life with soft skin and minimal layers? Or are we lucky to have the battle scars that show a life of survival—of fullness and meaning? \nThe Luckiest is a tale of motherhood in all its heartbreak\, joy\, fits\, and false starts. It follows Kelly’s wildly unpredictable journey and the role luck has played in her life\, both good and bad. It is one woman’s beautiful\, complicated\, and ongoing quest for self-discovery.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/book-club-author-kelly-cervantes-discusses-her-book-the-luckiest-with-befriending-death/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Class,Community Meet Up,Education,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171043
CREATED:20260216T151231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T151231Z
UID:10001684-1772046000-1772047800@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Healing After Loss Virtual Conversation w/ The Flower Bearers author Rachel Eliza Griffiths
DESCRIPTION:In September 2021\, Rachel Eliza Griffiths became a wife and lost one of her closest friends on the very same day. Less than a year later\, her husband was brutally attacked\, and she shares that journey in her new memoir\, “The Flower Bearers.” Join Rachel Eliza Griffiths and Sorry For Your Loss (Cards) founder Camila Crews for a special virtual conversation about grief\, loss\, and love.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/healing-after-loss-virtual-conversation-w-the-flower-bearers-author-rachel-eliza-griffiths/
LOCATION:BC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://talkdeath.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/FINAL-The-Flower-Bearers-Healing-After-Loss-Flyer-2.12.26.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260225T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260225T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171043
CREATED:20260211T221956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T152429Z
UID:10001683-1772044200-1772049600@talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Dead Parents Club
DESCRIPTION:Losing a parent changes you. It’s weird\, it’s heavy\, it’s lonely. Dead Parents Club is a grief circle for anyone navigating life after the loss of a parent (or parents). This is a space where the whole of you and your grief are welcome\, however it shows up. \nWe begin with a short grounding to connect with your body and breath\, and then the circle is open. The rest of the 90 minutes are yours: to share\, to listen\, to cry\, to sit in silence. Whatever you need. There’s no pressure to speak\, and no need to perform your grief in any particular way. This space is about showing up as you are. Whether your loss is new or decades old\, whether you’re feeling raw\, numb\, angry\, relieved\, or all of it at once\, you’re welcome here. Though if your grief is still very fresh and raw\, know that this isn’t a support group in the clinical sense. \nRSVP required\, spots are limited. Register on Partiful: https://partiful.com/e/7nYJWiRciZySHXjwtags?c=k2Zij1fp
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/dead-parents-club-2/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Grief Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Robin Silver":MAILTO:silvermindfulness@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260225T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260225T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171043
CREATED:20250515T132749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T132749Z
UID:10000424-1772042400-1772049600@talkdeath.com
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:20260407T171043
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171043
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260220T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260220T103000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171043
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://talkdeath.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Untitled-design-6.png
ORGANIZER;CN="The Departure Coach":MAILTO:thedeparturecoach@outlook.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260218T213000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171043
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171043
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260217T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171043
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260216T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260216T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171044
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260215T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260215T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171044
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://talkdeath.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/LUMA-pic.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260214T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260214T180000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171044
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://talkdeath.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_2026.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260214T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171044
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://talkdeath.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_2026.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260213T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171044
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://talkdeath.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Glue-Sticks-Feelings-EventBrite.png
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:20260407T171044
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171044
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260210T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260210T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171044
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260207T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260207T163000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171044
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20260206T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20260206T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171044
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T183000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171044
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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