UPCOMING EVENTS
for
ENRICHMENT
of
END-OF-LIFE LEARNING
WELCOME!
~ SUNSET CAFETERIA ~
It is like a death cafe conversation, but begins with the introduction of a topic as food for thought. The menu for nourishing group interaction about end-of-life issues is diversified. Though one pre-selected subject serves as a catalyst for discussion, at any time the focus can shift to spontaneous comments reflecting whatever is on the minds of participants.
Wednesday, March 18, 7:00-8:15 EDT
Springboard Topic of the day:
End-of-Life and Funerary Photography…
Yay or Nay?
Perhaps in a nod to the Victorian era when funeral photography was commonplace, nowadays some professional photographers are specializing in this delicate arena. They are answering a call
to capture memorable moments during a dying journey as well as documenting funerary proceedings for posterity and potentially as a mode for family healing.
But beyond this professional service, what about the life companions of a terminally ill individual and/or decedent? Is it appropriate for them
to whip out their phones and snap pictures in such settings? The previously taboo stance of recent years seems to be dissipating, as folks are recognizing benefits to be gained.
We’ll jumpstart this month’s discussion by focusing on this issue. What do you think? Is this
burgeoning practice morbid or can it be respectfully commemorative?
The following article affords introductory background:
“Funeral Photography: Healing Grief Through Art”​​​
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