Huron Shores Hospice is once again hosting its Death Cafe at no cost.
Cheryl Cottrill, Founding Director and End of Life Doula shared this piece on what a death cafe is and why it is important to our community.
Let’s eat, drink and talk about death! by Cheryl Cottrill, End of Life Doula, Huron Shores Hospice
“Death. It has been part of our daily news for much of the past three years and has provided an opportunity to see how uncomfortable we are with the topic.
Huron Shores Hospice hopes to normalize this conversation through their hosted Death Cafes. Death Cafes provide a safe environment to gather, eat cake, drink tea or coffee and to enjoy open-minded conversation around dying and death. There is no agenda, no course of action or set conclusions and absolutely no judgement.
It is an opportunity to share, explore and question our own perceptions of death. It’s not a bereavement session – just an open conversation about a topic that we often find taboo. You are welcome to share as much or as little as you wish.
The discussion may help you to open up the conversation with your family and express your wishes. What better conversation starter than “I attended a Death Café the other day and I’d like to tell you about it.” Opening the conversation so no one will need to ‘guess’ what your wishes are for end of life care.
Curious?
The Death Cafe is free to everyone, so join us on Wednesday, April 5 at the Port Elgin Library from 10-11:30am at the Port Elgin Library. We can pretty much guarantee an afternoon of interesting and meaningful conversation.
Register now at cathy@huronshoreshospice.ca.”
