This panel discussion will delve into the forefront of contemporary end-of-life care practices, focusing on emerging trends that are reshaping traditional approaches. Topics will include home funerals, green burial, conservation burial, and aquamation. We will dive into the history of death care in the United States and discuss the rise of the modern funeral industry. […]
Covid Grief Circle, masks required, bring your own chair/blanket, gathering outside at 407 Swift Ave. Durham, NC
Hillsborough Death Cafe 2nd Monday of the month Eno House on Eno Street, Hillsborough Contact: Neidra@mindspring.com When Neidra was 28 years old in the early 1990s, her partner received a stage IV cancer diagnosis. That set of profound experiences provided firsthand knowledge which shaped her future and helped her discover a passion for helping people. […]
SCIENCE CAFE: FROM DEATH TO DECOMPOSITION Thursday, August 15, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm EXPLORING THE AFTERMATH OF DEATH AND HUMAN DECOMPOSITION Join us in person or watch the livestream on YouTube. Tonight’s Topic Join us for an insightful exploration into the journey from death to decomposition as we delve into the practical and scientific matters […]
Daylight Death Café 3rd Monday of the month 9:30am-11:00am Seymour Center, Chapel Hill 919-968-2070
No need to register Minutes for June Meeting: Westwood Cemetery in Carboro is opening up 400 green burial spots (resident-$750 non-residents of Carboro-$1500. Durham is working on providing green burial plots. NOK (next of kin) boxes can be purchased at www.thenokbox.com or Amazon. A end-of-life options workshop (2 sessions) on 11/16/2024 by Final Exit Network […]
