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SUMMARY:FCAEM at the Toxic Action Center's 33rd Annual Conference!
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at the FCAEM’s exhibit table at the MCAN/Toxic Action Center 33rd Annual Conference at Northeastern University on March 7th\, 2020! \nWe look forward to seeing you! \n 
URL:https://fcaemass.org/event/fcaem-at-the-toxic-action-centers-33rd-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Northeastern University\, 360 Huntington Ave\, Boston\, MA\, 02115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death and Dying,Meeting,Past Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Funeral Consumers Alliance of Eastern Mass":MAILTO:info@fcaemass.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200223T150000
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SUMMARY:FCAEM Board Member Meeting
DESCRIPTION:If you’d like more information on how to become a member of the FCAEM\, please contact us! \nThank you!
URL:https://fcaemass.org/event/fcaem-board-member-meeting/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Past Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191117T140000
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SUMMARY:Vineyard Haven Death Cafe
DESCRIPTION:A Death Cafe is part of an international social franchise started in Europe to encourage people to talk about the taboo subject of death. It is simply a gathering in a relaxed\, comfortable atmosphere with refreshments\, allowing us to share a respectful\, engaging\, thought-provoking and life-affirming conversation on any topics related to death and dying. The objective is to increase awareness with a view to lessening the fear of death while enhancing life. \n  \nA Death Cafe gathering is a group-directed discussion of death with no agenda\, objectives or themes\, nor affiliated religious organization. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counseling session. The monthly death education programs follow each Death Cafe and feature a wide range of topics of interest and concern related to death\, dying and bereavement. \n  \n(Facilitation by Heather Massey)
URL:https://fcaemass.org/event/vineyard-haven-death-cafe/
LOCATION:vineyard haven public library\, 200 Main St\, Vineyard Haven\, MA\, 02568\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death and Dying,Meeting,Past Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191111T193000
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SUMMARY:Cape Cod Community Death Education
DESCRIPTION:TALKING ABOUT DYING \nCommunity Death Education Class and Death Cafe \n“Dying As I Know It: How to Skillfully Open a Dialogue about Death” will be the subject of the November community death education class\, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday\, Nov. 11\, at First Congregational Church of Falmouth on the Village Green. The Cape Cod Death Cafe will precede the presentation\, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.\, featuring facilitated conversation on matters relating to death\, dying and mortality. Refreshments will be served. \nRon Hoffman of West Falmouth\, founder and executive director of Compassionate Care ALS and author of “Sacred Bullet: Transforming Trauma to Grace while Tending the Terminally Ill\,” helps people and their families navigate the complexities of living and dying with ALS\, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis\, better known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. “There is no handbook on being with a friend\, family member or patient with a terminal disease\,” he says. “As a culture that does not talk about death\, there is a hole in the patient experience as death approaches\, often with no one with whom to express wants and needs.” Hoffman will describe the landscape of a terminal illness and meaningful ways to create dialogue about death and dying for everyone involved. He will define and discuss “tending\,” the art of showing up fully for those facing terminal illness. \nOpening the evening\, at 6:30\, will be a one-hour Death Cafe — part of an international social franchise started in Europe to encourage people to talk about the taboo subject of death. It is simply a gathering in a relaxed\, comfortable atmosphere with refreshments\, allowing us to share a respectful\, engaging\, thought-provoking and life-affirming conversation on any topics related to death and dying. The objective is to increase awareness with a view to lessening the fear of death while enhancing life. \nA Death Cafe gathering is a group-directed discussion of death with no agenda\, objectives or themes\, nor affiliated religious organization. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counseling session. The monthly death education programs follow each Death Cafe and feature a wide range of topics of interest and concern related to death\, dying and bereavement. \nThe two sessions on Nov. 11 are distinct\, and folks may attend either portion\, or both. \nBeverages and desserts will be provided. The events are free\, and all are welcome. Donations for out-of-pocket expenses and future programming are always gratefully accepted. \nThe events are hosted by the Funeral Consumers Alliance of Eastern Massachusetts and First Congregational Church of Falmouth. For more information call Heather Massey at 508-457-1612 or visit deathcafe.com. More information about Compassionate Care ALS can be found at ccals.org. \n 
URL:https://fcaemass.org/event/cape-cod-community-death-education/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church\, 68 Main St\, Falmouth\, MA\, 02540\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death and Dying,Meeting,Past Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Funeral Consumers Alliance of Eastern Mass":MAILTO:info@fcaemass.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191111T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191111T193000
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SUMMARY:Cape Cod Death Cafe
DESCRIPTION:TALKING ABOUT DYING \nCommunity Death Education Class and Death Cafe \n\n\n\n“Dying As I Know It: How to Skillfully Open a Dialogue about Death” will be the subject of the November community death education class\, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday\, Nov. 11\, at First Congregational Church of Falmouth on the Village Green. The Cape Cod Death Cafe will precede the presentation\, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.\, featuring facilitated conversation on matters relating to death\, dying and mortality. Refreshments will be served. \nRon Hoffman of West Falmouth\, founder and executive director of Compassionate Care ALS and author of “Sacred Bullet: Transforming Trauma to Grace while Tending the Terminally Ill\,” helps people and their families navigate the complexities of living and dying with ALS\, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis\, better known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. “There is no handbook on being with a friend\, family member or patient with a terminal disease\,” he says. “As a culture that does not talk about death\, there is a hole in the patient experience as death approaches\, often with no one with whom to express wants and needs.” Hoffman will describe the landscape of a terminal illness and meaningful ways to create dialogue about death and dying for everyone involved. He will define and discuss “tending\,” the art of showing up fully for those facing terminal illness. \nOpening the evening\, at 6:30\, will be a one-hour Death Cafe — part of an international social franchise started in Europe to encourage people to talk about the taboo subject of death. It is simply a gathering in a relaxed\, comfortable atmosphere with refreshments\, allowing us to share a respectful\, engaging\, thought-provoking and life-affirming conversation on any topics related to death and dying. The objective is to increase awareness with a view to lessening the fear of death while enhancing life. \nA Death Cafe gathering is a group-directed discussion of death with no agenda\, objectives or themes\, nor affiliated religious organization. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counseling session. The monthly death education programs follow each Death Cafe and feature a wide range of topics of interest and concern related to death\, dying and bereavement. \nThe two sessions on Nov. 11 are distinct\, and folks may attend either portion\, or both. \nBeverages and desserts will be provided. The events are free\, and all are welcome. Donations for out-of-pocket expenses and future programming are always gratefully accepted. \nThe events are hosted by the Funeral Consumers Alliance of Eastern Massachusetts and First Congregational Church of Falmouth. For more information call Heather Massey at 508-457-1612 or visit deathcafe.com. More information about Compassionate Care ALS can be found at ccals.org. \n 
URL:https://fcaemass.org/event/cape-cod-death-cafe-3/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church\, 68 Main St\, Falmouth\, MA\, 02540\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death and Dying,Meeting,Past Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191107T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191107T163000
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SUMMARY:Living With Dying
DESCRIPTION:Topics of particular interest for the this session will be: “Your favorite writing about death and dying\, and new ideas about activism in this area.” (This is an ongoing\, monthly program.)
URL:https://fcaemass.org/event/living-with-dying-3/
LOCATION:Woods Hole Library\, 581 Woods Hole Rd\, Woods Hole\, MA\, 02543\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death and Dying,Meeting,Past Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191030
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191031
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SUMMARY:Hospice & Palliative Care Federation of MA
DESCRIPTION:Workshop: “Everything the Hospice Funeral Consumer Needs to Know.”  (Presenters: Heather and Jasmine). Conference attendees/ members only.
URL:https://fcaemass.org/event/hospice-and-palliative-care-federation-of-ma-annual-fall-educational-conference/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Death and Dying,Meeting,Past Events,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191027T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191027T160000
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CREATED:20191006T153302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T155521Z
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SUMMARY:West Tisbury MV Death Cafe
DESCRIPTION:A Death Cafe gathering is a group-directed discussion of death with no agenda\, objectives or themes\, nor affiliated religious organization. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counseling session. The monthly death education programs follow each Death Cafe and feature a wide range of topics of interest and concern related to death\, dying and bereavement. \n 
URL:https://fcaemass.org/event/west-tisbury-mv-death-cafe/
LOCATION:West Tisbury Libray\, 1042 State Rd\, West Tisbury\, MA\, 02575\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death and Dying,Meeting,Past Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191017T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191017T150000
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CREATED:20191006T152902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T155521Z
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SUMMARY:Quality of Life Summit 2019
DESCRIPTION:The “Quality of Life Summit 2019” will feature the results of research designed to test concepts and language about advance care planning and present a panel discussion with leading local experts. (Presenter: Heather.)\nConference attendees/ members only.
URL:https://fcaemass.org/event/quality-of-life-summit-2019/
LOCATION:Cape Cod Healthcare Hyannis\, MA\, Hyannis\, MA\, 02601
CATEGORIES:Death and Dying,Meeting,Past Events,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191014T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191014T203000
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SUMMARY:Cape Cod Community Death Education
DESCRIPTION:“A FOCUS ON DEATH WITH DIGNITY” \nA short documentary film on medical aid in dying will accompany a talk by a leader in the Massachusetts death-with-dignity movement at a community death education class\, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday\, Oct. 14\, at First Congregational Church of Falmouth on the Village Green. The Cape Cod Death Cafe will precede the presentation\, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.\, featuring facilitated conversation on matters relating to death\, dying and mortality. Refreshments will be served. \nThe 15-minute film “Dying on Your Own Terms” provides a personal glimpse into the way medically assisted death works in Canada. Following the documentary will be a presentation by Dr. Roger Kligler of Falmouth\, a retired physician and a cancer patient who serves on the steering committee of the Cape Cod Action Team of Compassion and Choices. Kligler is a plaintiff in a lawsuit against the state of Massachusetts that seeks to allow terminally ill patients and their doctors to make compassionate end-of-life decisions without fear of prosecution. \nOpening the evening\, at 6:30\, will be a one-hour Death Cafe — part of an international social franchise started in Europe to encourage people to talk about the taboo subject of death. It is simply a gathering in a relaxed\, comfortable atmosphere with refreshments\, allowing us to share a respectful\, engaging\, thought-provoking and life-affirming conversation on any topics related to death and dying. The objective is to increase awareness with a view to lessening the fear of death while enhancing life. \nA Death Cafe gathering is a group-directed discussion of death with no agenda\, objectives or themes\, nor affiliated religious organization. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counseling session. The monthly death education programs follow each Death Cafe and feature a wide range of topics of interest and concern related to death\, dying and bereavement. \nThe two sessions on Oct. 14 are distinct\, and folks may attend either portion\, or both. \nBeverages and desserts will be provided. The events are free\, and all are welcome. Donations for out-of-pocket expenses and future programming are always gratefully accepted. \nThe events are hosted by the Funeral Consumers Alliance of Eastern Massachusetts and First Congregational Church of Falmouth. For more information call Heather Massey at 508-457-1612 or visit deathcafe.com.
URL:https://fcaemass.org/event/living-with-dying-2/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church\, 68 Main St\, Falmouth\, MA\, 02540\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death and Dying,Meeting,Past Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191014T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191014T193000
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SUMMARY:Cape Cod Death Cafe
DESCRIPTION:“A FOCUS ON DEATH WITH DIGNITY” \nA short documentary film on medical aid in dying will accompany a talk by a leader in the Massachusetts death-with-dignity movement at a community death education class\, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday\, Oct. 14\, at First Congregational Church of Falmouth on the Village Green. The Cape Cod Death Cafe will precede the presentation\, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.\, featuring facilitated conversation on matters relating to death\, dying and mortality. Refreshments will be served. \nThe 15-minute film “Dying on Your Own Terms” provides a personal glimpse into the way medically assisted death works in Canada. Following the documentary will be a presentation by Dr. Roger Kligler of Falmouth\, a retired physician and a cancer patient who serves on the steering committee of the Cape Cod Action Team of Compassion and Choices. Kligler is a plaintiff in a lawsuit against the state of Massachusetts that seeks to allow terminally ill patients and their doctors to make compassionate end-of-life decisions without fear of prosecution. \nOpening the evening\, at 6:30\, will be a one-hour Death Cafe — part of an international social franchise started in Europe to encourage people to talk about the taboo subject of death. It is simply a gathering in a relaxed\, comfortable atmosphere with refreshments\, allowing us to share a respectful\, engaging\, thought-provoking and life-affirming conversation on any topics related to death and dying. The objective is to increase awareness with a view to lessening the fear of death while enhancing life. \nA Death Cafe gathering is a group-directed discussion of death with no agenda\, objectives or themes\, nor affiliated religious organization. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counseling session. The monthly death education programs follow each Death Cafe and feature a wide range of topics of interest and concern related to death\, dying and bereavement. \nThe two sessions on Oct. 14 are distinct\, and folks may attend either portion\, or both. \nBeverages and desserts will be provided. The events are free\, and all are welcome. Donations for out-of-pocket expenses and future programming are always gratefully accepted. \nThe events are hosted by the Funeral Consumers Alliance of Eastern Massachusetts and First Congregational Church of Falmouth. For more information call Heather Massey at 508-457-1612 or visit deathcafe.com.
URL:https://fcaemass.org/event/cape-cod-death-cafe-2/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Death and Dying,Meeting,Past Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190721T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190721T180000
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SUMMARY:July FCAEM Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://fcaemass.org/event/july-fcaem-board-meeting/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Past Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Funeral Consumers Alliance of Eastern Mass":MAILTO:info@fcaemass.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T170000
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SUMMARY:FCAEM Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Meeting will be held in Bigelow Chapel at Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge MA. Our guest speaker will be Karen Smith\, LCSW\, PhD\, Vice President of the national Funeral Consumers Alliance (FCA) and principal clinical ethicist for the Henry Ford Hospital System in Detroit. She will present: How to Get the Death You Want. Bring your questions and concerns. \n\n1:00pm Cemetery garden tour — theme: Changing attitudes toward death from Puritan to Victorian to now.\n2:00pm Crematory tour — newly installed\, more environmentally friendly system. These tours are for FCAEM members only. Limited availability. RSVP for tours here.\n2:30pm Refreshments\n3:00pm Annual Meeting with Guest Speaker Karen Smith\, PhD\, How to Get the Death You Want. RSVP for Annual Meeting here.\n\n\nMeeting items: \n\nPublic launch of new website\nNew outreach materials\nElect Board members\nApprove new by-laws (view/download PDF below)\n\n\n\n\nAnnual Meeting Agenda\nClick the image below to view/download the agenda \nDraft By-Laws\nClick the image below to view/download the proposed by-laws \nBoard of Directors Nominations\nClick the image below to view/download the nominations
URL:https://fcaemass.org/event/annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Bigelow Chapel at Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mt. Auburn St\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Past Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Funeral Consumers Alliance of Eastern Mass":MAILTO:info@fcaemass.org
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