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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200308
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CREATED:20200221T050133Z
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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
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CREATED:20200307T024306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T155108Z
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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:20260525T185644
CREATED:20200307T023656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200307T023656Z
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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:20260525T185644
CREATED:20200307T023236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200307T023236Z
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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:20260525T185644
CREATED:20200307T022833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200307T022958Z
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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
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CREATED:20200206T194352Z
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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/
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:20191117T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191117T160000
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CREATED:20191105T200354Z
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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
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Funeral Consumers Alliance of Eastern Mass":MAILTO:info@fcaemass.org
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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
DTSTAMP:20260525T185644
CREATED:20191006T153758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T155109Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Death and Dying,Meeting,Past Events,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191029T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191029T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T185644
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191027T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191027T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T185644
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191017T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191017T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T185644
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191014T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191014T203000
DTSTAMP:20260525T185644
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191014T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191014T193000
DTSTAMP:20260525T185644
CREATED:20191006T151814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T155522Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Death and Dying,Meeting,Past Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191002T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191002T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T185644
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190916T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190916T193000
DTSTAMP:20260525T185644
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:20260525T185644
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190905T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190905T163000
DTSTAMP:20260525T185644
CREATED:20190903T011216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T155522Z
UID:1624-1567695600-1567701000@fcaemass.org
SUMMARY:Living with Dying
DESCRIPTION:Woods Hole Library (ongoing monthly program) 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.”
URL:https://fcaemass.org/event/living-with-dying/
LOCATION:Woods Hole Library\, 581 Woods Hole Rd\, Woods Hole\, MA\, 02543\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death and Dying,Past Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190721T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190721T180000
DTSTAMP:20260525T185644
CREATED:20190711T003316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T155522Z
UID:1475-1563724800-1563732000@fcaemass.org
SUMMARY:July FCAEM Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://fcaemass.org/event/july-fcaem-board-meeting/
CATEGORIES: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:20190630T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190630T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T185644
CREATED:20190615T145832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T155522Z
UID:1425-1561899600-1561910400@fcaemass.org
SUMMARY:Coffin Building Workshop — Greenfield
DESCRIPTION:Joan Pillsbury has invited carpenter Chuck Lakin of Maine to bring his Coffin Building Workshop to western Massachusetts. He agreed to do so if we have eight (8) interested participants\, each paying $200 for the materials and instruction. YOU would then have your own “plain pine box” for future use. Note: plan to bring a roof rack or truck to transport your coffin home. For photos and more information about Chuck Lakin\, see his website: lastthings.net . \nInterested?   Email us at fcawmass@gmail.com or leave a message for Joan on our FCAWM voicemail: 413-376-4747. This workshop is sponsored jointly by Green Burial Massachusetts and the Funeral Consumers Alliance of Western Massachusetts. \nFor more on the idea of building one’s own coffin\, see Sandy’s Blog entry\, “Build it yourself?“
URL:https://fcaemass.org/event/coffin-building-workshop-greenfield/
LOCATION:Greenfield\, MA\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death and Dying,Past Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Funeral Consumers Alliance of Western Mass":MAILTO:fcawmass@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190625T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190625T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T185644
CREATED:20190615T144109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T155522Z
UID:1419-1561485600-1561492800@fcaemass.org
SUMMARY:Inspired Funerals — Barnstable
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://fcaemass.org/event/inspired-funerals-for-informed-mortals/
LOCATION:Barnstable Senior Center\, 825 Falmouth Rd\, Hyannis\, MA\, 02601\, 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:20190624T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190624T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T185644
CREATED:20190615T142855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T155522Z
UID:1415-1561383000-1561388400@fcaemass.org
SUMMARY:End of Life / Funeral Planning — Falmouth
DESCRIPTION:Are You Ready?  What Are Your Spiritual Concerns for Late Life and End of Life?  What Will Your Legacy be to Family\, Friends\, and Community? (pre-registration required)
URL:https://fcaemass.org/event/end-of-life-funeral-planning-series/
LOCATION:Falmouth Senior Center\, 300 Dillingham Ave\, 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:20190622T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190622T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T185644
CREATED:20190615T142334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T155522Z
UID:1411-1561204800-1561222800@fcaemass.org
SUMMARY:Cape Cod Pride Festival (Table)
DESCRIPTION:The Funeral Consumers Alliance of Eastern Massachusetts will have a table at this event. For more information about the Cape Cod Pride Festival go here.
URL:https://fcaemass.org/event/cape-cod-pride-festival-table/
LOCATION:Hyannis Village Green\, 367 Main St\, Hyannis\, MA\, 02601\, 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:20190618T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190618T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T185644
CREATED:20190511T025700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T155522Z
UID:1316-1560852000-1560859200@fcaemass.org
SUMMARY:After Death:  Exploring More Options
DESCRIPTION:FCAEM President Patti Muldoon will present information about laws and practices pertaining to death\, burial (including green burial)\, direct cremation\, donating to science\, how to document your choices and how to pay for what you choose. You’ll come away with a total picture of your options and how to make the right plans for you and your family. Bring your questions; all are welcome.  RSVP to the Weston Council on Aging.
URL:https://fcaemass.org/event/after-death-exploring-more-options/
LOCATION:Weston Council on Aging\, 20 Alphabet Ln\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death and Dying,Past Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Weston Council on Aging":MAILTO:westoncoa@westonmass.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190617T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190617T203000
DTSTAMP:20260525T185644
CREATED:20190615T140831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T155523Z
UID:1406-1560796200-1560803400@fcaemass.org
SUMMARY:Cape Cod Death Café / Death Education
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://fcaemass.org/event/cape-cod-death-cafe-death-education/
LOCATION:Falmouth Senior Center\, 300 Dillingham Ave\, Falmouth\, MA\, 02540\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death and Dying,Past Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190520T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190520T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T185644
CREATED:20190511T024425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T155523Z
UID:1313-1558359000-1558364400@fcaemass.org
SUMMARY:End of Life and Funeral Planning — Falmouth
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready? What are your legal arrangements for late life and end of life? \nPre-registration required. \nContact: Heather Massey\nIn Loving Hands\, the Natural Deathcare Collaborative\,\nCape Cod Death Cafe\, & Death Education\nCommunity Centered Natural Deathcare\, Funeral Consumer Advocacy\,\nConsultation & Education * Mentorship * Lectures * Seminars & Workshops\nCape Cod\, MA 508-457-1612
URL:https://fcaemass.org/event/end-of-life-funeral-planning/
LOCATION:Falmouth Senior Center\, 300 Dillingham Ave\, Falmouth\, MA\, 02540\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death and Dying,Past Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190513T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190513T193000
DTSTAMP:20260525T185644
CREATED:20190501T230230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T155523Z
UID:935-1557772200-1557775800@fcaemass.org
SUMMARY:Cape Cod Death Cafe — Falmouth
DESCRIPTION:“END-OF-LIFE SUPPORT: WHO\, WHAT\, WHEN\, WHERE AND WHY” \nCommunity Death Education Class and Death Cafe\, May 13 \nMany of us have heard of “doulas”; but what’s a “death doula”? And how is that different from an “end-of-life coach”? Those are among the questions that will be answered at the May community death education class\, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday\, May 13\, 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. \nWith the rise of the “death-positive” movement\, various roles have evolved to meet the need for support and guidance through the final stages of life. A panel discussion at the May 13 session will feature an end-of-life doula (Arza Goldstein)\, an end-of-life/grief coach (Cathy Hope)\, a sustainable-legacy planner and celebrant (Jasmine Tanguay) and a community death-care educator and funeral consumer advocate (Heather Massey). They will discuss their varied roles and welcome questions from listeners. \nOpening the evening\, at 6:30\, will be a one-hour Death Cafe – an international social franchise started in Europe to encourage people to talk about the taboo subject of death. It is simply a group-directed 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 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.The two sessions on May 13 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-west-falmouth/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church\, 68 Main St\, Falmouth\, MA\, 02540\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death and Dying,Past Events
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