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SUMMARY:2024 FCAEM Annual Meeting & Program
DESCRIPTION:Online and at Friends Meeting at Cambridge\, 5 Longfellow Park\n\nJoin us for a brief business meeting followed by a presentation on\nLiving in the Shadow of Death\nTylaAnn Burger\, RN\, CHPN\, will share her expertise on hospice and serious illness care. TylaAnn just retired as Director of Clinical Services for a large hospice and palliative care program in central and eastern Massachusetts. She coordinated care for patients coping with end-stage disease\, a pandemic\, and major challenges in delivering healthcare. She was the founding director of Friends Hospice in inner-city Philadelphia\, serving many non-English speaking\, unhoused\, disabled and mentally ill people. \nRegister today to receive updates or the Zoom LinkAll are welcome!\nBring your questions and concerns. Refreshments served on site. \nClick the image below to view/download the flyer
URL:https://fcaemass.org/event/2024-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting at Cambridge & Online\, 5 Longfellow Park\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Past Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240930
DTSTAMP:20260525T174849
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SUMMARY:DeathCare SuperConference — Seattle\, WA
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Deathcare Superconference: Building Bridges in the Deathcare Landscape will be held in Seattle this September 27-29\, 2024. I’ll be there in person at event\, being held at the Seattle Public Library\, 1000 Fourth Ave. Seattle\, WA. I’ve never been to Seattle! \nThis conference is for alternative deathcare and funeral care providers to share resources and have high-level conversations about what the future of deathcare could look like\, from death doulas to hospice to home funerals to green burials and alternative disposition options to protecting consumer funerary rights. \nYou can attend online. CLICK HERE to learn more and register. This is being put on by the the Funeral Consumers Alliance\, National Home Funeral Alliance\, the National End of Life Doula Alliance and People’s Memorial Association. \nPatti Muldoon\, PresidentFuneral Consumers Alliance of Eastern Massachusetts \nClick image below to view conference details and to register
URL:https://fcaemass.org/event/building-bridges-deathcare/
LOCATION:Seattle Public Library\, Central Branch\, 1000 4th Ave\, Seattle\, WA\, 98164
CATEGORIES:Death and Dying,Meeting,Past Events,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T163000
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SUMMARY:Planning Ahead — An FCAEM Workshop Series for Members
DESCRIPTION:To help you write the plans you want to have in place for when you die. \nSign Up Today — until we email you a confirmation\, you are not registered.YOU MAY HAVE BEEN THINKING\, now and then\, about making plans. You’ve probably thought it would help your family if you gave them a thorough plan about your wishes for after-death care along with information and instructions for your family and your worldly goods. \nBut\, as with so many of us\, you may not have written anything down…you haven’t gotten it done. \nNow\, by participating in this FCAEM workshop\, you have a chance to make your ideas\, your thoughts and your wishes become a known reality in the form of a finished plan. Here you will have the support and structure to create and finish the plan\, to get it done. \nThe workshop will meet on Zoom on the first three Wednesdays of November\, (Nov. 1\, 8 and 15) from 3:00-4:30. In addition\, workshop leaders will be available for brief consultations over the phone for one hour on Monday afternoons and Thursday evenings. \nWe will use the Funeral Consumers Alliance workbook\, “Before I Go\, You Should Know\,” to guide us and as a place to record information. \nThis workshop is free as a support for members of FCAEM. When you joined\, you would have received a copy of the guidebook we’ll be using\, but they can also be purchased separately for $15\, which includes shipping. \nIf you aren’t currently a member\, now’s a good time to become one! The lifetime membership of $40 includes the guidebook that will be used in this workshop. \nThis workshop is limited to 10 participants. It will be repeated periodically. \nPaula Chasan and Ruth Faas\, co-leaders of this workshop
URL:https://fcaemass.org/event/planning-ahead/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Death and Dying,Meeting,Past Events,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T174849
CREATED:20231003T173323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T140953Z
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SUMMARY:Earth-Friendly Deathcare Options
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Meeting of Funeral Consumers Alliance of Eastern Massachusetts will highlight presentations and discussion with Katrina Spade\, founder of Recompose\, Representative Natalie Higgins\, coauthor of “An Act Expanding After-Death Care Options” and Eva Moseley\, Board member of Green Burial Massachusetts and FCAEM. Discussion will cover climate-friendly body disposition methods proposed in the state legislature: NOR – natural organic reduction and AH – alkaline hydrolysis\, along with green burial options. The meeting will start with a brief story of 2023 FCAEM actions with election of board members. \nRegister today to receive the Zoom Link and UpdatesKatrina Spade \nRep. Natalie Higgins \nEva Moseley
URL:https://fcaemass.org/event/fcaem-2023-annual-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:20221022T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221022T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T174849
CREATED:20221017T120031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221024T034006Z
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SUMMARY:Sixty Years and Counting
DESCRIPTION:The free online celebration will include: \n\nReview issues and honor heroes of our first sixty years\nBrief annual meeting with FCAEM Board of Directors election (see slate below)\nExplore exciting next directions\nHave a drink ready to toast our future (BYOB) and continue the celebration!\n\nRegister TodayALL are welcome. Invite your family and friends\nDonations encouraged but not required \n2022-2024 Board of Directors Nominees\nClaire McNeill\, Treasurer (incumbent candidate)\nFrank Singleton\, Director (incumbent candidate)\nRuth Faas Director\, (incumbent candidate)\nDavid Blumenthal\, Director (new candidate) \n2021-2023 Current Board of Directors\nPatricia Muldoon\, President\nPaula Chasan\, Membership Secretary\nFred Hapgood\, Clerk\nEva Moseley\, Director
URL:https://fcaemass.org/event/sixty-years-and-counting/
LOCATION:Online Meeting
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Patti Muldoon":MAILTO:info@fcaemass.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211129T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211129T130000
DTSTAMP:20260525T174849
CREATED:20211116T204216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211202T123718Z
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SUMMARY:High Noon Action Hours\, 11/29/2021
DESCRIPTION:Dear Members and Friends\,\nYou are invited to any or all three of our ACTION HOURS on Zoom this month to learn our simple survey form\, then to make calls to regional funeral homes to record their prices and services. As you are probably aware\, most funeral homes don’t list their prices on their websites\, except for some that may list limited package deals. The required “General Price List” is almost never posted and if obtained\, is often hard to decipher. \nThat’s where we come in. We can help consumers learn and compare their options and to get accurate comparable prices. We greatly appreciate your help in doing this. Below are buttons to register for all three invitations. You will need to register for each separately. \nThank you so much! \nPatti Muldoon\nPresident\, Funeral Consumers Alliance of Eastern Massachusetts \nRegister for Monday 11/22 High Noon Action Hour\, 12–1pmRegister for Monday 11/29 High Noon Action Hour\, 12–1pmClick the image below to view/download a PDF of the Flyer.\nOnce downloaded\, click on dates for more information and to register!
URL:https://fcaemass.org/event/high-noon-action-hours-nov-29/
LOCATION:Online Meeing
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Past Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211122T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211122T130000
DTSTAMP:20260525T174849
CREATED:20211116T202129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211202T123726Z
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SUMMARY:High Noon Action Hours\, 11/22/2021
DESCRIPTION:Dear Members and Friends\,\nYou are invited to any or all three of our ACTION HOURS on Zoom this month to learn our simple survey form\, then to make calls to regional funeral homes to record their prices and services. As you are probably aware\, most funeral homes don’t list their prices on their websites\, except for some that may list limited package deals. The required “General Price List” is almost never posted and if obtained\, is often hard to decipher. \nThat’s where we come in. We can help consumers learn and compare their options and to get accurate comparable prices. We greatly appreciate your help in doing this. Below are buttons to register for all three invitations. You will need to register for each separately. \nThank you so much! \nPatti Muldoon\nPresident\, Funeral Consumers Alliance of Eastern Massachusetts \nRegister for Monday 11/22 High Noon Action Hour\, 12–1pmRegister for Monday 11/29 High Noon Action Hour\, 12–1pmClick the image below to view/download a PDF of the Flyer.\nOnce downloaded\, click on dates for more information and to register!
URL:https://fcaemass.org/event/high-noon-action-hours-22-nov/
LOCATION:Online Meeing
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Past Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260525T174849
CREATED:20211116T200644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211202T123734Z
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SUMMARY:High Noon Action Hours\, 11/18/2021
DESCRIPTION:Dear Members and Friends\,\nYou are invited to any or all three of our ACTION HOURS on Zoom this month to learn our simple survey form\, then to make calls to regional funeral homes to record their prices and services. As you are probably aware\, most funeral homes don’t list their prices on their websites\, except for some that may list limited package deals. The required “General Price List” is almost never posted and if obtained\, is often hard to decipher. \nThat’s where we come in. We can help consumers learn and compare their options and to get accurate comparable prices. We greatly appreciate your help in doing this. Below are buttons to register for all three invitations. You will need to register for each separately. \nThank you so much! \nPatti Muldoon\nPresident\, Funeral Consumers Alliance of Eastern Massachusetts \nRegister for Thursday 11/18 High Noon Action Hour\, 12–1pmRegister for Monday 11/22 High Noon Action Hour\, 12–1pmRegister for Monday 11/29 High Noon Action Hour\, 12–1pmClick the image below to view/download a PDF of the Flyer.\nOnce downloaded\, click on dates for more information and to register!
URL:https://fcaemass.org/event/high-noon-action-hours-nov-18/
LOCATION:Online Meeing
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Past Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211114T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211114T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T174849
CREATED:20211004T120037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T155108Z
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SUMMARY:2021 Virtual Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a brief business meeting\, followed by: \n\nThe Changing Nature of Funerals in Challenging Times\n\nThe ongoing conditions of the pandemic have necessitated new ways of honoring and memorializing the loss of loved ones. This program will examine the continued adaptations that have emerged and now funerals may be changing for good. \nAll members and guests welcome! \nPlease Register Now to receive the Zoom Link and other UpdatesAudio access via phone can be arranged by calling us at 617-859-7990 no later than November 12th.
URL:https://fcaemass.org/event/2021-virtual-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Online Meeting
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Past Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T174849
CREATED:20200307T024538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210615T162042Z
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SUMMARY:Cape Cod Death Cafe
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://fcaemass.org/event/cape-cod-death-cafe-4/
LOCATION:Online Meeing
CATEGORIES:Death and Dying,Meeting,Past Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Massey%2C In Loving Hands":MAILTO:inlovinghandshomefunerals@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T174849
CREATED:20201112T223517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T155108Z
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SUMMARY:Raising the Alarm about Bodies in Limbo
DESCRIPTION:Register here\nA virtual meeting jointly hosted by the Funeral Consumers Alliances of Eastern and Western Massachusetts \n\nWhat happens in MA to the bodies of those who were indigent or without ties to family or friends? Are we caring for ALL our dead? \nThe Funeral Consumers Alliances of Eastern and Western Massachusetts (FCAEM & FCAWM) invite you to a meeting on Zoom to learn about the problems of unclaimed and indigent bodies and to help scope possible solutions. \nWho has authority\, in the absence of next of kin\, to make decisions about final disposition? Who has responsibility for the body? Who pays for storage\, transportation\, permits\, cremation fees and/or cemetery plots? \n\nPassage of a well-intentioned but incomplete state law two years ago allowed local boards of health to authorize cremation after thirty days\, but didn’t solve who is responsible. Funeral homes are often unwilling to take the bodies\, because of red tape and unpaid expenses. In January the Western Massachusetts Public Health Association wrote to 160 state legislators asking for help; a lively meeting in March with a few legislators\, police\, health directors\, funeral directors and FCAWM members stirred up more questions than answers. COVID-19 interrupted that process\, while simultaneously making the problem much worse. \nWe must persevere. Do we need new legislation? Can we brainstorm other solutions? \nJoin us on Wednesday\, November 18\, 2020 at 6:30 pm and help us restore a modicum of dignity to those who were indigent. \nTo prepare\, we recommend watching this 13 minute video presented by Caitlin Doughty (The Order of the Good Death) of her interview with Peter Stefan\, a mortician in Worcester MA.
URL:https://fcaemass.org/event/bodies-in-limbo/
LOCATION:Online Meeing
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;VALUE=DATE:20200307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200308
DTSTAMP:20260525T174849
CREATED:20200221T050133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T155108Z
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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:20200305T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200305T163000
DTSTAMP:20260525T174849
CREATED:20200307T024306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T155108Z
UID:1780-1583420400-1583425800@fcaemass.org
SUMMARY:Living While Dying: Report on Clinical Conference about MAiD 
DESCRIPTION:Come join us as we discuss this month’s topic: Report on Clinical Conference about MAiD 
URL:https://fcaemass.org/event/living-while-dying-report-on-clinical-conference-about-maid/
LOCATION:Woods Hole Library\, 581 Woods Hole Rd\, Woods Hole\, MA\, 02543\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death and Dying,Past Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200305T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200305T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T174849
CREATED:20200307T023656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200307T023656Z
UID:1777-1583406000-1583427600@fcaemass.org
SUMMARY:End of Life Panel
DESCRIPTION:Heather Massey from the Funeral Consumers Alliance will speak of after death care\, green funerals and more. Joe Casper who specializes in funeral and cremation services will cover the myths and mysteries as well as current trends and information about body donation.
URL:https://fcaemass.org/event/end-of-life-panel/
LOCATION:Yarmouth Town Hall\, South Yarmouth\, MA
CATEGORIES:Death and Dying,Past Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200301T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200301T163000
DTSTAMP:20260525T174849
CREATED:20200307T023236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200307T023236Z
UID:1775-1583073000-1583080200@fcaemass.org
SUMMARY:Martha's Vineyard Community Death Education
DESCRIPTION:Topic: “Natural Deathcare and Furthering Green Burial on Martha’s Vineyard” \n(Heather Massey\, Death Educator and Joan Pillsbury\, Green Burial MA)
URL:https://fcaemass.org/event/marthas-vineyard-community-death-education/
LOCATION:West Tisbury Libray\, 1042 State Rd\, West Tisbury\, MA\, 02575\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death and Dying,Past Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200301T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200301T143000
DTSTAMP:20260525T174849
CREATED:20200307T022833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200307T022958Z
UID:1773-1583069400-1583073000@fcaemass.org
SUMMARY:Martha's Vineyard Death Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Martha’s Vineyard Death Cafe  1:30-2:30pm West Tisbury Free Public Library
URL:https://fcaemass.org/event/marthas-vineyard-death-cafe/
LOCATION:West Tisbury Libray\, 1042 State Rd\, West Tisbury\, MA\, 02575\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death and Dying,Past Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200223T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200223T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T174849
CREATED:20200206T194352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T155108Z
UID:1746-1582470000-1582477200@fcaemass.org
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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191117T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T174849
CREATED:20191105T200354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T155109Z
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191111T203000
DTSTAMP:20260525T174849
CREATED:20191105T195652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T155109Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191111T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191111T193000
DTSTAMP:20260525T174849
CREATED:20191105T194939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T155109Z
UID:1705-1573497000-1573500600@fcaemass.org
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Funeral Consumers Alliance of Eastern Mass":MAILTO:info@fcaemass.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191107T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191107T163000
DTSTAMP:20260525T174849
CREATED:20191105T194224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T155109Z
UID:1703-1573138800-1573144200@fcaemass.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191030
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191031
DTSTAMP:20260525T174849
CREATED:20191006T153758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T155109Z
UID:1672-1572393600-1572479999@fcaemass.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191029T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191029T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T174849
CREATED:20191006T155229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210615T163233Z
UID:1676-1572336000-1572364800@fcaemass.org
SUMMARY:Hospice and Palliative Care Federation of MA\, Annual Education Conference
DESCRIPTION:Workshop: “Family-Directed Post-Death Care of Infant/Child at Home or Hospital.” (Presenter: Heather)\nConference attendees/ members only.
URL:https://fcaemass.org/event/hospice-and-palliative-care-federation-of-ma-annual-education-conference/
LOCATION:Norwood\, MA
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191027T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191027T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T174849
CREATED:20191006T153302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T155521Z
UID:1667-1572184800-1572192000@fcaemass.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191017T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191017T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T174849
CREATED:20191006T152902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T155521Z
UID:1660-1571301000-1571324400@fcaemass.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191014T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191014T203000
DTSTAMP:20260525T174849
CREATED:20191006T145855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T155522Z
UID:1650-1571081400-1571085000@fcaemass.org
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Funeral Consumers Alliance of Eastern Mass":MAILTO:info@fcaemass.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191014T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191014T193000
DTSTAMP:20260525T174849
CREATED:20191006T151814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T155522Z
UID:1657-1571077800-1571081400@fcaemass.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191002T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191002T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T174849
CREATED:20190711T000743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T155522Z
UID:1467-1570013100-1570017600@fcaemass.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Taking Charge Before You Go
DESCRIPTION:Your Choice / Your Control / Your Options\nSandy Ward and Patti Muldoon\, respective presidents of FCA of Western Mass. and FCA of Eastern Mass. will present a workshop at the Massachusetts Council on Aging’s Fall Conference. \nLearn how to take control of your own final arrangements and to help others do the same. The workshop presents 5 steps to creating a custom plan for funeral and body disposition. First\, you will go through these steps for yourself. Then you will get tools to aid you in giving this workshop to help others design their own plans. Planning documents and online resources will be presented.
URL:https://fcaemass.org/event/taking-charge-before-you-go/
LOCATION:Danvers Doubletree Hilton\, 50 Ferncroft Rd\, Danvers\, MA\, 01923\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death and Dying,Past Events,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Funeral Consumers Alliance of Eastern Mass":MAILTO:info@fcaemass.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190916T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190916T193000
DTSTAMP:20260525T174849
CREATED:20190903T012655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T155522Z
UID:1630-1568662200-1568662200@fcaemass.org
SUMMARY:Community Death Education
DESCRIPTION:Judith Lorei\, co-founder and president of Green Burial Massachusetts\, was a funeral director/embalmer apprentice 20 years ago when she left the industry to become an educator and advocate on behalf funeral consumer rights and natural burial. Her talk will touch on Green Burial Massachusetts’ work with various land trusts to establish a conservation cemetery open to all in Massachusetts; update green burial activities throughout the state; and discuss an ongoing project to provide information on where natural burial is allowed in Massachusetts.
URL:https://fcaemass.org/event/community-death-education/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church\, 68 Main St\, Falmouth\, MA\, 02540\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death and Dying,Past Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Funeral Consumers Alliance of Eastern Mass":MAILTO:info@fcaemass.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190916T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190916T193000
DTSTAMP:20260525T174849
CREATED:20190903T011722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T155522Z
UID:1628-1568658600-1568662200@fcaemass.org
SUMMARY:Cape Cod 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.
URL:https://fcaemass.org/event/cape-cod-death-cafe/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church\, 68 Main St\, Falmouth\, MA\, 02540\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death and Dying,Past Events
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