We all will die, but death is a subject we often feel uneasy or hesitant to talk about. Join us for a group-directed open discussion of life, death, and everything in between. No registration required. Walk-ins welcome. Light refreshments will be served.
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?
The South Side Death Cafe is held the fourth Wednesday of the month at St Kilda Library, Victoria Australia. Alternating between 2-4pm and 5:30 - 7:30pm. Come for the death talk, stay for the snacks. This is an inclusive, open conversation about death and end of life but is not a bereavement or counselling session. Facilitated 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. After all, talking about it won’t kill you!
THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE AND SHARE GRIEF TOGETHER THROUGH POETRY, FREE WRITING, SHARING, WITNESSING, AND SILENCE. EVERYTHING AS AN INVITATION. PARTICIPATE IN WHATEVER WAY FEELS RIGHT FOR YOU. All grief welcome - past, present, and future. Death and non-death grief.
The Lotus Center Death Cafe is open to the public and typically consists of an agenda-free discussion of death . Our objective will be to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives. Dinner will be served. All ages welcome. This is a safe, judgement-free, no-fixing zone. Every belief is welcome.
Come meet others in the field, ask questions, find support and make new connections. This 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! We 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!
Most of us live as if time is endless—and quietly feel the cost of that assumption. If 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. You don’t need to believe you’ll die this year. You only need to be willing to ask: If I did… how would I want to live until then? Through 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 […]
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.
What will become of us? Join a free online webinar to explore burial, cremation & natural burial options. Register for link + recording. Learn about burial, cremation, and other end-of-life options in the National Capital Region. Conservation 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. You’ll also learn why Conservation Burial Ottawa advocates for conservation burial! This webinar is fee to attend. Please […]
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. What to expect: • A facilitated, guided grief circle • Gentle grounding and opening ritual • Space for reflection, sharing, or quiet presence • Community connection without pressure to speak • A calm, respectful, and confidential environment Open […]
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. Each 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 […]
🌙 Death Immersion: A 3-Part Journey Into Mortality, Meaning & Rebirth Guided by Paige Haviland — Death Midwife, Grief Guide and Trauma-Informed Reiki Master Teacher Winter is the season of stillness, reflection, and truth-telling. You 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. This workshop is tender, profound, creative, and deeply human. It is designed to meet you exactly where you are. Together we move through three transformative rites of passage: ⸻ ✨ PART I — Guided Interactive […]
