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Join Fort St John and District Palliative Care Society for another upcoming Death Cafe ; all details in poster.

At a Death Cafe people gather to drink tea (or coffee), a desert and discuss death.

The objective is 'to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives'.

A Death Cafe is a group directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counselling session.

Death Cafes are always offered:

On a not for profit basis

In an accessible, respectful and confidential space

With no intention of leading people to any conclusion, product or course of action

For more information call the office at the number on the poster or check out deathcafe.com

We ask you register for this event for limited seating. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Appreciation is given to the Provincial Employees community Services Fund for your support to our local Palliative Care Society!

We are very grateful for this support.

https://bc-cpc.ca/cpc/all-resources/individuals/acp-resources/

In light of all the activity happening around COVID-19, it is important that now, more than ever, we engage in Advance Care Planning converstions with our loved ones as our health can change quickly at any time and without warning. You never know when someone will have to make health care decisions for you, so make sure your wishes are known to them!

***Virtual event April 16, 2021 4:30-5:30 pm MST Register by April 8, 2021 to reserve your spot via Zoom

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Follow up on our successful DEATH CAFE!

We had 14 people attend. The conversation was about death and its implications on our lives.

We believe this was the first DEATH CAFE to be held in Fort St John.

The purpose was to have an open conversation on the topic of death, thereby starting to address the stigma surrounding death and normalizing this difficult topic. Our conversation was followed up with a presentation explaining grief and te varied forms that it can take. This presentation (and the Death Cafe) was led by Roz Smith, a local grief counsellor.

Our sincere thanks to Roz. Also sincere thanks to the members of the Fort St John Palliative Care Society who supported this event.

There was agreement that we should look at doing this type of event again, perhaps on a regular basis, and to also explore the option of creating support groups to help people dealing with grief on their journey.

Tentative date for the next DEATH CAFE is April 8th. If you are interested in participating, or would like more info, please contact Norbert Kaspar @ 250-261-1604 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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To all the families we have worked with...

We thank you for the privilege of helping you in some small measure with the care of your loved one at this very sensitive time. We applaud your loving care and comfort, hopefully letting your loved one leave this world with a sense of peace.

A big thank you to your organization.

Their caring, compassion and humour will be long remembered.

Thank you for your support.

Thank you so much for sitting with my mother during her last few months. It was a great help to me and my family. Thank you for the support after she was gone.

Thank you for the Special Care Series Books.

They helped me in so many ways in dealing with all my emotions, with friendships, good and bad. Thank you from my heart.

Your thoughtful kindness is greatly appreciated.

We wish to thank all those volunteers who came into our home, giving much-needed respite and also for the hospital visits during his many admissions.

The world is a better place because of people like you.

Thank you for your kindess during our time of need; your support was greatly appreciated.

Fort St John Palliative Care - holding another death cafe November 17th 2022

A big Thank You to the Provincial Employees Community Services Fund

ADVANCED CARE PLANNING DAY - APRIL 16

SUCCESSFUL DEATH CAFE