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Imagine Your Death And Enrich Your Life. Promise.

Imagine Your Death And Enrich Your Life. Promise.

BY Reena Lazar reena@willoweol.com

You know that you exist, and that some day you will die. This knowledge can either be a terrible burden or a great opportunity. The good news is you get to choose!

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  • Gratitude September 26, 2017

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may

Deathly Matters – A Community in Conversation McTavish Academy of Art 1720 McTavish Rd.

05may9:00 am4:00 pmDeathly Matters – A Community in ConversationNorth Saanich, BC

Event Details

A one-day community conference that brings together people and services to share resources, learn, and connect about Death and Dying. Deathly Matters showcases emerging voices and perspectives not readily found

Event Details

A one-day community conference that brings together people and services to share resources, learn, and connect about Death and Dying. Deathly Matters showcases emerging voices and perspectives not readily found within the mainstream dialogue. This is an opportunity to learn from others, ask questions, and share experiences in a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere with a community of people who are also committed to doing death better.

Start Date: 2019-05-25
End Date: 2019-05-25
Start Time: 9 am
End Time: 4 pm

Location Name: McTavish Academy of Art (MAOA)
Location Address: 1720 McTavish Rd, North Saanich, BC V8L 5T9,

Organizer
Name: Linda Hunter & Shauna Janz
Email: info@deathlymatters.ca
Phone: 250-888-5868

Time

(Sunday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location

McTavish Academy of Art

1720 McTavish Rd.

Organizer

Linda Hunter & Shauna Janz

Organizer telephone

250-888-5868

Organizer email

info@deathlymatters.ca

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Death Cafe in Halifax NS

07may12:00 pm1:30 pmDeath Cafe in Halifax NSHalifax, Nova Scotia

Event Details

Description: Join us at a Death Café the first Thursday of every month 12–1:30 pm at Women’s Council House, 989 Young Avenue in Halifax ̈ The objective of a Death Café is to

Event Details

Description: Join us at a Death Café the first Thursday of every month 12–1:30 pm at Women’s Council House, 989 Young Avenue in Halifax

̈ The objective of a Death Café is to “increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their ‘finite’ lives.”
̈ It is an open, unstructured, respectful space free of discrimination where we can express our views and bring our questions safely.
̈ It is not designed to lead anyone to conclusions about life, death, or life after death, and it is not a place to market information, products or services.
̈ Those needing bereavement support or grief counseling will be helped to find appropriate support and resources.
̈ It is always held on a not-for-profit basis and includes food or drink, whether brought or bought.
̈ People are free to come and go, to talk or not talk as they feel in that moment. Be curious! Enjoy!
̈ Facilitated by Jacquie Bell, Dawn Carson & Deborah Luscomb (dfluscomb@gmail.com, 902.403.7590), Death Awareness Educators.
̈ Please feel free to stop at Uncommon Grounds for your treats on the way.

Start Date: 2019-02-07
End Date: 2019-02-07
Start Time: 12:00 pm
End Time: 1:30pm

Location Name: Local Council of Women’s House
Location Address: 989 Young Ave
Halifax, NS B3H 2V9

Organizer
Name: Dawn Carson
Email: deathmattersns@gmail.com
Phone: 9024886601

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Time

(Tuesday) 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Organizer

Death MattersDawn Carson

Organizer telephone

902-488-6601

Organizer email

deathmattersns@gmail.com

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National Swan Song Festival organizers & participants Virtual / Online There is no physical location, coursework is virtual and may be completed online from anywhere in the world!

08may8:00 pm9:30 pmNational Swan Song Festival organizers & participantsZoom Call for National Member Participants

Event Details

National Perspective: Now that there are key steps laid out nationally for event hosts we will be returning

Event Details

National Perspective:
Now that there are key steps laid out nationally for event hosts we will be returning to National online meetings as of May 8th at 8 pm please join us then to review where everyone is at regarding the CDC launch and Swan Song Festival nationally. 

Jemma Fong is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Swan Song Festival National
Time: May 8, 2019 8:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/981535348

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Meeting ID: 981 535 348
Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/aeCqK0X5qs

 

 Kind Regards

Judith McGill  

Time

(Wednesday) 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm EST

Location

Virtual / Online

There is no physical location, coursework is virtual and may be completed online from anywhere in the world!

Organizer

Judith McGilljlmcgill@rogers.com

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june

Death Cafe in Halifax NS

07jun12:00 pm1:30 pmDeath Cafe in Halifax NSHalifax, Nova Scotia

Event Details

Description: Join us at a Death Café the first Thursday of every month 12–1:30 pm at Women’s Council House, 989 Young Avenue in Halifax ̈ The objective of a Death Café is to

Event Details

Description: Join us at a Death Café the first Thursday of every month 12–1:30 pm at Women’s Council House, 989 Young Avenue in Halifax

̈ The objective of a Death Café is to “increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their ‘finite’ lives.”
̈ It is an open, unstructured, respectful space free of discrimination where we can express our views and bring our questions safely.
̈ It is not designed to lead anyone to conclusions about life, death, or life after death, and it is not a place to market information, products or services.
̈ Those needing bereavement support or grief counseling will be helped to find appropriate support and resources.
̈ It is always held on a not-for-profit basis and includes food or drink, whether brought or bought.
̈ People are free to come and go, to talk or not talk as they feel in that moment. Be curious! Enjoy!
̈ Facilitated by Jacquie Bell, Dawn Carson & Deborah Luscomb (dfluscomb@gmail.com, 902.403.7590), Death Awareness Educators.
̈ Please feel free to stop at Uncommon Grounds for your treats on the way.

Start Date: 2019-02-07
End Date: 2019-02-07
Start Time: 12:00 pm
End Time: 1:30pm

Location Name: Local Council of Women’s House
Location Address: 989 Young Ave
Halifax, NS B3H 2V9

Organizer
Name: Dawn Carson
Email: deathmattersns@gmail.com
Phone: 9024886601

Download poster

Time

(Friday) 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Organizer

Death MattersDawn Carson

Organizer telephone

902-488-6601

Organizer email

deathmattersns@gmail.com

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BY MY OWN HEART AND HAND

07jun(jun 7)7:00 pm09(jun 9)4:00 pmBY MY OWN HEART AND HANDHOME FUNERAL WORKSHOP Courtenay B.C.

Event Details

Description: HOME FUNERAL WORKSHOP Home funerals are a loving way to say goodbye. A home funeral allows more time for closure; family and friends can gather for two or more days

Event Details

Description: HOME FUNERAL WORKSHOP

Home funerals are a loving way to say goodbye. A home funeral allows more time for closure; family and friends can gather for two or more days to prepare, memorialize, celebrate, grieve, and finally, transport the body. Let’s take it back to our roots and learn to give our loved ones a home funeral.

More information: http://beyonds.ca/Journeying/bmohah.html

SCHEDULE

Friday, June 7, 2019
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Home Funeral Related Film & Discussion

Saturday, June 8, 2019
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Home Funeral Workshop
$75 (includes Friday night)

Sunday, June 9, 2019
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Bedside Singing Workshop $25
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Death Ceremonies Workshop $25

Start Date: 2019-06-07
End Date: 2019-06-09
Start Time: 7 PM
End Time: 4 PM

Location Name: Private Home
Location Address: 2601 Mabley Road
Courtenay, BC
V9N 9K2

Organizer
Name: Madeline
Email: madeline.a.christie@gmail.com
Phone: 6478288683

I am very excited to work with Pashta to provide this workshop in my community and hope the word spreads so we can reach as many people as possible. 🙂

Time

7 (Friday) 7:00 pm - 9 (Sunday) 4:00 pm

Organizer email

madeline.a.christie@gmail.com

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Home Funeral Practicum 18th National Training

21jun(jun 21)7:00 pm23(jun 23)5:01 pmHome Funeral Practicum 18th National TrainingSunshine Coast, British Columbia

Event Details

Sunshine Coast - BC. Hosted By Dianne Baker June 21 -23 Re-create an Age-old Family Tradition. Train as a Death-carer/home funeral guide. Supplements death doula work. Come learn and practice. Bolster your

Event Details

Sunshine Coast – BC. Hosted By Dianne Baker June 21 -23

Re-create an Age-old Family Tradition. Train as a Death-carer/home funeral guide. Supplements death doula work.

Come learn and practice. Bolster your confidence. Network. Receive the Home Funeral Practicum’s valuable teaching manual specific to BC.

Instructor: Don Morris, M.Ed
Co-Facilitator: Dianne Baker, M. Ed.

Investment $315. Friday 7 PM movie
Sat/Sun 9-5pm
(limited to 12 students)

Details and Registration Info. https://sunshine.bpt.me
Questions: hfpracticum@shaw.ca

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Time

21 (Friday) 7:00 pm - 23 (Sunday) 5:01 pm

Organizer

Don Morrisdm21@shaw.ca

Organizer email

hfpracticum@shaw.ca

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july

Death Cafe in Halifax NS

07jul12:00 pm1:30 pmDeath Cafe in Halifax NSHalifax, Nova Scotia

Event Details

Description: Join us at a Death Café the first Thursday of every month 12–1:30 pm at Women’s Council House, 989 Young Avenue in Halifax ̈ The objective of a Death Café is to

Event Details

Description: Join us at a Death Café the first Thursday of every month 12–1:30 pm at Women’s Council House, 989 Young Avenue in Halifax

̈ The objective of a Death Café is to “increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their ‘finite’ lives.”
̈ It is an open, unstructured, respectful space free of discrimination where we can express our views and bring our questions safely.
̈ It is not designed to lead anyone to conclusions about life, death, or life after death, and it is not a place to market information, products or services.
̈ Those needing bereavement support or grief counseling will be helped to find appropriate support and resources.
̈ It is always held on a not-for-profit basis and includes food or drink, whether brought or bought.
̈ People are free to come and go, to talk or not talk as they feel in that moment. Be curious! Enjoy!
̈ Facilitated by Jacquie Bell, Dawn Carson & Deborah Luscomb (dfluscomb@gmail.com, 902.403.7590), Death Awareness Educators.
̈ Please feel free to stop at Uncommon Grounds for your treats on the way.

Start Date: 2019-02-07
End Date: 2019-02-07
Start Time: 12:00 pm
End Time: 1:30pm

Location Name: Local Council of Women’s House
Location Address: 989 Young Ave
Halifax, NS B3H 2V9

Organizer
Name: Dawn Carson
Email: deathmattersns@gmail.com
Phone: 9024886601

Download poster

Time

(Sunday) 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Organizer

Death MattersDawn Carson

Organizer telephone

902-488-6601

Organizer email

deathmattersns@gmail.com

CalendarGoogleCal

august

Death Cafe in Halifax NS

07aug12:00 pm1:30 pmDeath Cafe in Halifax NSHalifax, Nova Scotia

Event Details

Description: Join us at a Death Café the first Thursday of every month 12–1:30 pm at Women’s Council House, 989 Young Avenue in Halifax ̈ The objective of a Death Café is to

Event Details

Description: Join us at a Death Café the first Thursday of every month 12–1:30 pm at Women’s Council House, 989 Young Avenue in Halifax

̈ The objective of a Death Café is to “increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their ‘finite’ lives.”
̈ It is an open, unstructured, respectful space free of discrimination where we can express our views and bring our questions safely.
̈ It is not designed to lead anyone to conclusions about life, death, or life after death, and it is not a place to market information, products or services.
̈ Those needing bereavement support or grief counseling will be helped to find appropriate support and resources.
̈ It is always held on a not-for-profit basis and includes food or drink, whether brought or bought.
̈ People are free to come and go, to talk or not talk as they feel in that moment. Be curious! Enjoy!
̈ Facilitated by Jacquie Bell, Dawn Carson & Deborah Luscomb (dfluscomb@gmail.com, 902.403.7590), Death Awareness Educators.
̈ Please feel free to stop at Uncommon Grounds for your treats on the way.

Start Date: 2019-02-07
End Date: 2019-02-07
Start Time: 12:00 pm
End Time: 1:30pm

Location Name: Local Council of Women’s House
Location Address: 989 Young Ave
Halifax, NS B3H 2V9

Organizer
Name: Dawn Carson
Email: deathmattersns@gmail.com
Phone: 9024886601

Download poster

Time

(Wednesday) 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Organizer

Death MattersDawn Carson

Organizer telephone

902-488-6601

Organizer email

deathmattersns@gmail.com

CalendarGoogleCal

september

Death Cafe in Halifax NS

07sep12:00 pm1:30 pmDeath Cafe in Halifax NSHalifax, Nova Scotia

Event Details

Description: Join us at a Death Café the first Thursday of every month 12–1:30 pm at Women’s Council House, 989 Young Avenue in Halifax ̈ The objective of a Death Café is to

Event Details

Description: Join us at a Death Café the first Thursday of every month 12–1:30 pm at Women’s Council House, 989 Young Avenue in Halifax

̈ The objective of a Death Café is to “increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their ‘finite’ lives.”
̈ It is an open, unstructured, respectful space free of discrimination where we can express our views and bring our questions safely.
̈ It is not designed to lead anyone to conclusions about life, death, or life after death, and it is not a place to market information, products or services.
̈ Those needing bereavement support or grief counseling will be helped to find appropriate support and resources.
̈ It is always held on a not-for-profit basis and includes food or drink, whether brought or bought.
̈ People are free to come and go, to talk or not talk as they feel in that moment. Be curious! Enjoy!
̈ Facilitated by Jacquie Bell, Dawn Carson & Deborah Luscomb (dfluscomb@gmail.com, 902.403.7590), Death Awareness Educators.
̈ Please feel free to stop at Uncommon Grounds for your treats on the way.

Start Date: 2019-02-07
End Date: 2019-02-07
Start Time: 12:00 pm
End Time: 1:30pm

Location Name: Local Council of Women’s House
Location Address: 989 Young Ave
Halifax, NS B3H 2V9

Organizer
Name: Dawn Carson
Email: deathmattersns@gmail.com
Phone: 9024886601

Download poster

Time

(Saturday) 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Organizer

Death MattersDawn Carson

Organizer telephone

902-488-6601

Organizer email

deathmattersns@gmail.com

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