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Death Café meeting in Quesada
Death Café meeting in Quesada
by DeniseMaria » Tue Nov 01, 2016 10:41 am
Death Café Meeting - The FIRST in mainland Spain. NEXT WEDNESDAY
Wednesday, November 23rd. 11am - 12.30pm
at The Clubhouse, Quesada.
An opportunity to chat over complimentary coffee and cake about one of the biggest taboo subjects in today's society. Talking about death isn't going to make it happen any sooner but, it may just help those who are left behind when they lose you. Many people have funeral plans but have no plans for the funeral itself.
This is an informative discussion group (we are not selling funeral plans). It's a chance to exchange thoughts, ideas, wishes, and experiences followed by a question and answer session, with experts and professionals on hand. A chance to learn about the options and possibilities available for funerals in Spain that you may want to consider.
It will be an opportunity to dispel some the myths about the differences here in Spain to a funeral in the UK. A chance to listen to other people's ideas, plans and questions in a respectful but light-hearted atmosphere.
Places are limited and we are expecting it to be a popular event so please contact me and register your interest to attend asap.
Please message me here.
Denise Washbourne
Wednesday, November 23rd. 11am - 12.30pm
at The Clubhouse, Quesada.
An opportunity to chat over complimentary coffee and cake about one of the biggest taboo subjects in today's society. Talking about death isn't going to make it happen any sooner but, it may just help those who are left behind when they lose you. Many people have funeral plans but have no plans for the funeral itself.
This is an informative discussion group (we are not selling funeral plans). It's a chance to exchange thoughts, ideas, wishes, and experiences followed by a question and answer session, with experts and professionals on hand. A chance to learn about the options and possibilities available for funerals in Spain that you may want to consider.
It will be an opportunity to dispel some the myths about the differences here in Spain to a funeral in the UK. A chance to listen to other people's ideas, plans and questions in a respectful but light-hearted atmosphere.
Places are limited and we are expecting it to be a popular event so please contact me and register your interest to attend asap.
Please message me here.
Denise Washbourne
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Re: Death Café meeting in Quesada
by scubydoo » Tue Nov 01, 2016 4:50 pm
Just remember Death can be fatal.
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Re: Death Café meeting in Quesada
by Jillandsteve » Tue Nov 01, 2016 7:24 pm
Great timing, all saints day. I still reckon that old faithful Avalon will be lurking in the background somewhere
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Re: Death Café meeting in Quesada
by manxmunk » Tue Nov 01, 2016 7:55 pm
I have decided that when I die I want to be buried face down with my bum sticking out the ground, just in case anybody is looking to park their bicycle
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Re: Death Café meeting in Quesada
by SuzannaN » Wed Nov 02, 2016 10:31 am
Is this a veiled attempt to advertise a pro euthanasia group?( I have no problem with this) It seems most odd. If they really are not selling a product and dont have an agenda, Im not sure there is public demand for this type of 'conversation.' Perhaps there is a reason for it being the 'first one in Spain.'
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Re: Death Café meeting in Quesada
by Jan » Wed Nov 02, 2016 10:45 am
SuzannaN wrote:Is this a veiled attempt to advertise a pro euthanasia group?( I have no problem with this) It seems most odd. If they really are not selling a product and dont have an agenda, Im not sure there is public demand for this type of 'conversation.' Perhaps there is a reason for it being the 'first one in Spain.'
Hi all,
TalkQuesada was politely asked by DeniseMaria if she could post this and we did say yes on the understanding that they were not selling anything. Interestingly, it's not the first one in other parts of the world though. It has been an event in the UK for while see this link :
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyl ... bout-dying
We are not under any illusion though that there may be professionals or companies attending or recommended during the event but as long as it's a free cafe then we see no reason (at the moment) to refuse this topic.
If anyone does go, please report back and tell us what it's all about.
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Re: Death Café meeting in Quesada
by SuzannaN » Wed Nov 02, 2016 10:58 am
Thank you, Jan.
I have also just read a little about the organisation . It seems to almost be a social franchise on death and dying. Hopefully, it will be of use to people. I'll remain personally sceptical however lol
I have also just read a little about the organisation . It seems to almost be a social franchise on death and dying. Hopefully, it will be of use to people. I'll remain personally sceptical however lol
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Re: Death Café meeting in Quesada
by Jan » Wed Nov 02, 2016 1:09 pm
If it helps to allay some misconceptions here's a copy of an email sent to me by DeniseMaria. I said I would post this for her:
(Sorry about the text misalignment but it's just how it came out on the copy and paste):
Quote:
"I can assure you that
this is not with any other agenda than to get people talking and to get
them to perhaps? consider making arrangements, 'wishes' for how they would
like their funeral to be. Exchanging stories, ideas with others who wish
they had done things differently for loved ones in the past, when not in an
emotional and distressed state.
I work with bereaved families and one of the biggest added upsets is when
there have been no plans or wishes made by the deceased. You can imagine
that this can be added to by 'in house' disagreements involving family,
that sometimes arrive here from the UK within an hour before the actual
funeral. I do not mean funeral plans (Avalon or similar) but plans for the
actual service and its content. There are also a lot of misconceptions re
the differences regarding the procedure here in Spain.
When I say there will be professionals on hand to answer questions, it will
be exactly that, answers from those who know and not rumours.
There is absolutely nothing for sale, it is 'purely' an information and
thought-provoking discussion that will hopefully make people think about
making their wishes clear to assist their families when the time occurs.
The DeathCafé movement is viewed as strange by many, but equally as many,
once they realise what it's actually about, go home informed and think
about planning and making their wishes clear to their family. And then
enjoy the life they have even more once they have it sorted!"
(Sorry about the text misalignment but it's just how it came out on the copy and paste):
Quote:
"I can assure you that
this is not with any other agenda than to get people talking and to get
them to perhaps? consider making arrangements, 'wishes' for how they would
like their funeral to be. Exchanging stories, ideas with others who wish
they had done things differently for loved ones in the past, when not in an
emotional and distressed state.
I work with bereaved families and one of the biggest added upsets is when
there have been no plans or wishes made by the deceased. You can imagine
that this can be added to by 'in house' disagreements involving family,
that sometimes arrive here from the UK within an hour before the actual
funeral. I do not mean funeral plans (Avalon or similar) but plans for the
actual service and its content. There are also a lot of misconceptions re
the differences regarding the procedure here in Spain.
When I say there will be professionals on hand to answer questions, it will
be exactly that, answers from those who know and not rumours.
There is absolutely nothing for sale, it is 'purely' an information and
thought-provoking discussion that will hopefully make people think about
making their wishes clear to assist their families when the time occurs.
The DeathCafé movement is viewed as strange by many, but equally as many,
once they realise what it's actually about, go home informed and think
about planning and making their wishes clear to their family. And then
enjoy the life they have even more once they have it sorted!"
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Re: Death Café meeting in Quesada
by mondo » Wed Nov 02, 2016 1:29 pm
If the stated aims are true I think this is a good thing..
Too many people are very un-prepared for the death of loved one...at that time few people can think straight, they can make bad decisions, listen to the wrong people and spend tons of needless money
... simple things can make a big difference... like talking to each other about what happens at the end...do they want a carriage with black horses and golden coffin?... or something more simple..?..
I have seen people spend LOTS of money they could ill afford on a funeral simply because they "wanted to do their best"
for dad.. or mum.. or...whomever
We are all going to end up dead... so why not prepare?
And I have seen many people die, arranged many funerals, and counselled lots of families... I also did a course on death and dying (thanatology) through the OU..
.. and no, I have never seen this group but the principle seems good...just so long as there is no hard sell..
...
Too many people are very un-prepared for the death of loved one...at that time few people can think straight, they can make bad decisions, listen to the wrong people and spend tons of needless money
... simple things can make a big difference... like talking to each other about what happens at the end...do they want a carriage with black horses and golden coffin?... or something more simple..?..
I have seen people spend LOTS of money they could ill afford on a funeral simply because they "wanted to do their best"
for dad.. or mum.. or...whomever
We are all going to end up dead... so why not prepare?
And I have seen many people die, arranged many funerals, and counselled lots of families... I also did a course on death and dying (thanatology) through the OU..
.. and no, I have never seen this group but the principle seems good...just so long as there is no hard sell..
...
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