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LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T182051Z
UID:10001830-1776798000-1776803400@www.talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Digestion\, Maturation\, and Death: Queer Death Salon
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. \nCome try on a lens through which we see death as a natural part of cyclical human maturation\, and digestion of experience as an ongoing\, mundane yet essential practice of being with death. \nhannah is a somatics practitioner\, bodyworker & facilitator who roots her work in the unshakeable knowing that the wisdom of your body is your birthright\, and that this wisdom is the heart of transformation & healing for personal & collective liberation.
URL:https://www.talkdeath.com/event/digestion-maturation-and-death-queer-death-salon/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Queer Community Deathcare":MAILTO:queercommunitydeathcare@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260416T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T062005
CREATED:20260311T182631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T182631Z
UID:10001833-1776366000-1776369600@www.talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Advance Care Planning Day with a Death Doula
DESCRIPTION:It’s Advance Care Planning Day\, and today is a reminder that we need to make a plan for when we can’t speak up for ourselves. \nApril 16th\, 2026\n7PM – 8PM EST\n$10\nONLINE Virtual Admin Hangout with a Death Doula\nRegister your spot: https://calendly.com/ladydeathdoula/advance-care-planning-day \nYou know you should do it… but every time you sit down to do it\, you end up doom scrolling\, or even washing the dishes because ANYTHING is better than planning for a crisis. What is it with our brains shutting down and freaking out about planning for worst case scenarios? Talking about sex won’t make you pregnant – and talking about death and dying won’t make you dead. This is making sure our future self isn’t anxious: so that Future You is confident that things will work out the way I WANT them to. \nHaving a plan\, having meaningful conversations outside of crisis is hard and heavy work\, but Future You is so thankful already\, and so is your family who will know what you want when you can’t speak up for yourself. \nLet’s do this.\nLet’s have a virtual admin hang-out and get this sh*t done! Print off the PDF from Advance Care Planning Canada: https://advancecareplanningontario.ca/acp/acp-workbook/download-a-workbook and let’s fill it out\, together. \nI’m here to hold space and answer questions\, and if I don’t know the answer that’s ok I will do my best to find out – I’m not shy when it comes to talking about death and dying. \nGrab a tea\, have a snack\, and let’s make our future selves happy we did this today. \nFrom Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association \nAdvance Care Planning Day \n \nWho would you trust to make your healthcare decisions?\nPlanning for your future healthcare needs is important. What would happen if you couldn’t decide for yourself? Who would you trust to make those healthcare decisions for you? \nThink about who you would trust with making those important decisions for you. \nThink about what matters most in your life and how that might help guide someone in making the kinds of healthcare decisions you would want. \nThe best time to think about this is now when you can decide for yourself. We have useful guides to help you along the way. \nApril 16th is Advance Care Planning Day. So\, ask yourself: If not you\, who?
URL:https://www.talkdeath.com/event/advance-care-planning-day-with-a-death-doula/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lady Death Doula":MAILTO:ladydeathdoula@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260401T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260401T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T062005
CREATED:20260107T211042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T145652Z
UID:10001587-1775073600-1775077200@www.talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Book Club: What The Dead Know by Barbara Butcher
DESCRIPTION:What The Dead Know by Barbara Butcher Wednesday April 1st 5:00 – 6:00 PM (PT) 8-9 PM (ET) \nAbout the book:\nA “remarkably candid and sensitive” (The Wall Street Journal) true crime memoir from Barbara Butcher\, a trailblazing New York City death investigator\, who reveals the untold stories behind more than 5\,500 death scenes\, including the nation’s most horrific tragedy: the 9/11 attacks. \nWhen Barbara Butcher was early in her recovery from alcoholism\, she found an unexpected lifeline in a job at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in NYC. As only the second woman ever hired for the role—and the first to last more than three months—she became a vital force in the world of forensic science and criminal investigations. \nOver the next two decades\, Butcher worked thousands of cases: gruesome homicides\, suspicious suicides\, heartbreaking scenes involving underage victims\, and complex mass casualty investigations. In her unforgettable account\, she invites readers into the gritty\, high-stakes world of crime-scene investigation\, from the autopsy room and morgue to tense moments at active crime scenes. Along the way\, she uncovered how confronting death every day gave her a new perspective on life—and ultimately saved her from becoming a statistic herself. \nIn vivid\, darkly humorous prose\, Butcher recounts how she narrowly avoided a boobytrapped suicide scene\, and how\, during 9/11\, she and her colleagues worked tirelessly to identify victims using scraps of clothing\, DNA\, and the memories of grieving loved ones. Her honesty\, resilience\, and sharp wit make this a standout in the genre of first responder memoirs and women in law enforcement.
URL:https://www.talkdeath.com/event/book-club-what-the-dead-know-by-barbara-butcher/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Class,Community Meet Up,Education,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260401T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260401T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T062005
CREATED:20260316T144551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T144551Z
UID:10001835-1775070000-1775073600@www.talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Death & Taxes: An Overview for Those Still Living
DESCRIPTION:It’s officially tax season—and that goes for corpses\, too! In this hourlong online talk\, I’ll provide an (ideally funny) overview of how to pay a dead person’s state and federal taxes\, as well as the estate and inheritance taxes you might encounter after a loss.
URL:https://www.talkdeath.com/event/death-taxes-an-overview-for-those-still-living/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Education,Virtual,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="My Parents Are Dead%3A What Now&gt%3B?":MAILTO:hello@deadparentswhatnow.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260316T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260316T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T062005
CREATED:20260223T150540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T150842Z
UID:10001692-1773687600-1773691200@www.talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Laughing in the Face of Death
DESCRIPTION:Why so serious? From gallows humor to the joy of celebrating a life well-lived\, Becky Robison—author of the new book My Parents Are Dead: What Now? A Panic-Free Guide to the Practicalities of Death—will offer fun\, silly\, and passionate pathways into the inevitability of death and dying to make necessary preparations less intimidating. \nRegister on Morbid Anatomy’s website.
URL:https://www.talkdeath.com/event/laughing-in-the-face-of-death/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Education,Virtual,Webinar,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="My Parents Are Dead%3A What Now&gt%3B?":MAILTO:hello@deadparentswhatnow.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T233000
DTSTAMP:20260423T062005
CREATED:20260310T150336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T160259Z
UID:10001831-1773428400-1773617400@www.talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:The Friday the 13th Summit: Life\, After Life\, and the Bridge Between
DESCRIPTION:While Friday the 13th is often depicted as an ominous day of bad luck\, we’re here to appreciate the occasion with some inquisitive and thoughtful fun. Join us as we discuss\, discover\, uncover\, and connect the known with the unknown\, the seen with the unseen\, and the felt with the body\, mind\, and heart. We’ll explore the depth and width of life\, after life\, and the bridge between and turn this into an auspicious date we look forward to!\nEnjoy a non-spooky Friday the 13th of death positivity – let’s talk about an inevitable part of life.
URL:https://www.talkdeath.com/event/the-friday-the-13th-summit-life-after-life-and-the-bridge-between/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Education,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Let's Create Summits":MAILTO:Contact@letscreatesummits.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260309T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260309T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T062005
CREATED:20260210T153933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T153933Z
UID:10001681-1773079200-1773082800@www.talkdeath.com
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://www.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;TZID=America/Toronto:20260226T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260226T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T062005
CREATED:20260223T195032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T195032Z
UID:10001685-1772132400-1772139600@www.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://www.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:20260423T062005
CREATED:20260126T155010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T155010Z
UID:10001675-1772128800-1772134200@www.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://www.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:20260423T062005
CREATED:20260108T145330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T145627Z
UID:10001586-1772049600-1772055000@www.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://www.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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T062005
CREATED:20260119T155233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T155233Z
UID:10001668-1771441200-1771448400@www.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://www.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/Los_Angeles:20260111T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260111T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T062005
CREATED:20251218T215939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T215939Z
UID:10001507-1768140000-1768145400@www.talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Decomposition Isn't A Dirty Word - Let's Talk About Green Burial
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided conversation on how burial in the United States drifted from our ancestral roots – and how green burial and conservation cemeteries can reconnect us with what’s natural\, human\, and quite literally in our DNA. Science doesn’t lie… our bodies are designed to decompose and return to the earth\, but green burial is limited in the US. \nHosted by Penny Waugh of The Death Network\, with panel guests Ed Bixby of The Global Green Burial Alliance and Jamie Phillips of Spirit Sanctuary Conservation Cemetery. Together\, we’ll unpack how we got here and why restoring time-honored burial practices matters for both our bodies and the planet. \nThis is a space to bring your questions – we honor open\, honest dialogue. With transparency and knowledge\, our hope is to help everyone understand their full range of options so end-of-life choices can be made with clarity and intention.
URL:https://www.talkdeath.com/event/decomposition-isnt-a-dirty-word-lets-talk-about-green-burial/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Cemetery,Education,Green Burial
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Death Network":MAILTO:hello@dodeathdifferent.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20251112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20251112T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T062005
CREATED:20251024T200242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T200242Z
UID:10001493-1762974000-1762981200@www.talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Write your own obituary! An online workshop
DESCRIPTION:Why should the dead have all the fun? During this 2-hour\, in-person workshop\, you’ll not only learn the conventions of writing an obituary\, but you’ll also get to: \nTell your own story \nHype yourself up \nLearn what’s most important to you \nCome prepared to write! And if you’re willing\, I’d love to hear you read your obituary aloud… \nAfter purchase\, you’ll receive an additional email with workshop login information. Please allow five business days for this email to arrive. Questions? Contact hello@deadparentswhatnow.com
URL:https://www.talkdeath.com/event/write-your-own-obituary-an-online-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="My Parents Are Dead%3A What Now&gt%3B?":MAILTO:hello@deadparentswhatnow.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250930T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250930T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T062005
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T122614Z
UID:10001440-1759248000-1759251600@www.talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Author Conversation: Too Poor to Die
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Tuesday\, Sep 30th\, 2025 at 4:00pm PDT for a conversation between author\, Amy Shea and death doula and educator\, Lauren Seeley to discuss of Amy’s new book\, Too Poor to Die: The Hidden Realities of Dying in the Margins. \nToo Poor to Die bears witness to the disparities in death and dying faced by some of society’s most vulnerable and marginalized and asks the reader to consider their own end-of-life and disposition plans within the larger context of how privilege and access plays a role in what we want versus what we get in death.
URL:https://www.talkdeath.com/event/author-conversation-too-poor-to-die/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250923T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250923T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T062005
CREATED:20250910T140926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T141247Z
UID:10001455-1758650400-1758654000@www.talkdeath.com
SUMMARY:Why California Needs a Conservation Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:🌿 Our Bodies Are Designed to Return to the Earth 🌿\nJoin our Zoom to learn what a Conservation Cemetery is… permanently protected natural land where burials restore habitat. We’ll take a deep dive into how a conservation cemetery differs from modern burial practices\, and how it compares to green burial. \nHere in California\, we’re a community that thrives outdoors! From beaches to deserts to mountains\, yet when it comes to our final rest\, our options are far removed from the natural rhythms that reflect our lifestyle. Modern burial practices – concrete vaults\, metal caskets\, and toxic embalming chemicals – lock our bodies away from the very process we were designed for: to decompose naturally and nourish the earth. Instead of restoring the land\, these practices harm it. \nIt doesn’t have to be this way.\nA Conservation Cemetery is more than green burial. It’s a way of restoring land\, protecting wildlife\, and ensuring our final act on earth is one of renewal\, not depletion.\nJoin us for this community gathering to: \nLearn how conservation cemeteries differ from standard and green cemeteries.\nExplore how our end-of-life choices can heal the planet.\nBe part of the growing movement urging California lawmakers to cut the red tape and make these options available here at home.\nLet’s be honest… there isn’t a lot of transparency within our current funeral industry\, we want to change that! Join us for real conversation about our common burial practices and gain an understanding about how harmful they are not only to our bodies\, but to the planet – and learn about greener options that may impact your end-of-life decision making. \nQuestions? hello@dodeathdifferent.com\nInstagram @thedeathnetwork\nWebsite www.TheDeathNetwork.com \nWe can’t wait to see you!
URL:https://www.talkdeath.com/event/why-california-needs-a-conservation-cemetery/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Cemetery,Education,Green Burial,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Death Network":MAILTO:hello@dodeathdifferent.com
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