Death & Dying
Events
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Pop-up Book Club: The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning
On facing our eventual demise, beyond estates, wills, and directives, there is an additional consideration: what to do with all our stuff? The Swedes have a name for this, döstädning,…
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Death Cafe
Death Cafes are opportunities to gather and increase awareness of death so that we might make the most of our finite lives. Moderated by Shelburne resident Nick Marconi, these intimate…
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Death Cafe
Death Cafes are opportunities to gather and increase awareness of death so that we might make the most of our finite lives. Moderated by Shelburne resident Nick Marconi, these intimate…
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From Earth to Earth: The Lost Art of Dying in America Screening
This award-winning short documentary (20 minutes) explores the practice of natural burial and its many benefits, told through the voices of advocates who helped legalize it in Vermont. The film…
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Death Cafe
Death Cafes offer a welcoming space to gather and increase awareness of death so we can make the most of our finite lives. Moderated by Shelburne resident Nick Marconi, these intimate monthly discussions provide an opportunity to share stories, voice concerns, ask questions, and reflect together on this universal part of life. Conversations vary depending…