Death Cafe
I think it’s almost easier to say what a Death Café is not….
It’s not for bereavement support nor grief therapy.
It’s not a vehicle to promote any specific business, ideology or belief system.
There are no specific topics nor agendas.
So, what should you expect…
Death Café is an opportunity to chat in a relaxed and informal way about death and dying. The conversation can flow from personal stories to thoughts, reflections and questions about death. It is a time to listen as well and be respectful of others. And, to share a cup of tea or coffee and a piece of cake.
Nicky Soloman was interviewed by North Sydney Living about the Death Cafe. If you’d like to read the article, click here.
Testimonial
"The Death Cafe session was insightful and inspiring. Nicky’s mediation and guidance through the discussions was excellent and professional. I would like the death cafe to continue in future." Arek Sinanian
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About the tutor
Isla Tooth
In my early working life I co-ordinated a Women’s Health Centre and was an educator with the Family Planning Association. After completing a Master of Public Health I held various management positions in health promotion and public health. In 2001 I began working as a Funeral Celebrant. It is very rewarding to be working families at such a difficult time to plan individual and appropriate funerals. I understand the value of being able to talk about many aspects of death are not usually on the table for discussion.
My research and reading across many aspects of death and dying help me in my role. Having participated in one Death Café facilitated by Nicky Solomon and been familiar with the concept for some time, I am looking forward to facilitating the next Death Cafes at North Sydney Community Centre. It is such a good opportunity to raise significant issues in a supportive and open environment. We can learn so much from each other’s stories, experience and knowledge.
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Nicky Solomon
I’m a Sydney based Civil Celebrant and have been conducting weddings and funeral services since 2007. I grew up in a family that avoided talking about anything unpleasant or unhappy (especially sickness and death) hence my interest in talking about these very topics. I was fortunate enough to do Zenith Virago’s Death Walker course in 2016 and conducted a community memorial service in 2017 at North Sydney Community Centre. I am looking forward to sharing what I know and facilitating a thought-provoking discussion.
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