Everett Death Cafe

WHO: You!  Or anyone (18+) who wants to talk about the topic of death, dying, grief, and what happens after we stop breathing.

WHERE: Solie Funeral Home and Crematory - 3301 Colby Ave, Everett, WA 98201

WHEN:  3rd Thursdays of each month, starting at 6:30pm

WHAT:  Death Cafe, a conversation between neighbors, strangers, and friends, all about death and dying.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

• Plenty of on-site parking.
• We are done by 8:30pm.
• No cost to attend.  There is no agenda or sales presentation of any kind.
• All are welcome.  This is not a grief or bereavement support group (although those topics are welcome)
• Bring your questions and curiosities, bring your stories.  Come to share or just to listen.
• No need to register, just show up.​

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WHAT TO EXPECT:

•  Coffee and light snacks (yes, cake included!)
• A respectful, open-minded group discussion
• A comfortable, welcoming setting
• Lightly facilitated, open conversation, directed by attendees.
• Attendees are sometimes death industry workers: hospice nurses, morticians, funeral directors, death doulas, etc.
• Attendees are also neighbors, bankers, artists, retirees, counselors, parents, young adults, and just about anyone you could imagine!

The conversation at Death Cafe is directed by the topics and questions that are brought by attendees.  It is lightly facilitated by Crystal Gurney.   Some people come prepared with a topic they want to explore, others come to listen or to answer questions posed by others.

​These are just a few examples of topics or questions that have been discussed in past Death Cafe sessions:

• Dark humor - how dark is too dark?  Why do some find it funny and others do not?  When is it inappropriate?
• When do we start dying - at diagnosis of a life ending condition? Or are we dying as soon as we are born?
• What does a "good death" look like to you?
• Near-death experiences
• Ghosts, spirits and the (possible) afterlife
• Books, shows, podcasts about death
• What happens to a body at the funeral home?
• How do I become a death doula?
• What kinds of paperwork or preparations should I be making for my end of life wishes to be known by loved ones?
• Personal experiences of cultures outside of the U.S. and how they deal with death
• When should someone be done grieving? Is there a timeline?  Why do those around us feel uncomfortable with our grief?

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FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE DEATH CAFE CONCEPT:

• Original Death Cafe site & information
• Preparing to Meet Your Maker, Plus Cake (great article on Death Cafes)
• Solie Funeral Home & Crematory on Facebook (sign up for notification of future events)
• Send me a note and let me know you'd like to be added to the Death Cafe email list for monthly reminders