
Death Cafés
Soul Talks: Living Well, Dying Well
Explore Life, Death, and Meaning in Community
Soul Talks are facilitated gatherings where we reflect on life, explore death, and consider what it means to live fully. In a safe, intimate circle, participants share stories, ask questions, and connect over the experiences that make life meaningful.
Each session is 90 minutes, providing space for reflection, dialogue, and deep listening.
Soul Talks are not counselling sessions or grief groups, but a space for curiosity, connection, and compassionate exploration. Everyone is welcome, regardless of age, background, or spiritual beliefs.
Themes
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A Good Death – What does a peaceful or conscious death look like?
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Legacy and Meaning – What do we want to leave behind?
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Mystical Experiences Around Death – Near-death experiences, dreams, and visitations.
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Global Traditions – Exploring global traditions around dying and mourning.
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The Body After Death – Exploring burial, cremation, green burials, and alternative practices.
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Death and Creativity – How art, writing, and music help us process mortality.
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Unfinished Business – The importance of closure in relationships before death.
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Death and Spirituality – How different beliefs shape our understanding of dying.
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Grief as a Portal – How loss transforms us.
Soul Talks help participants:
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Sit with the reality of death in a gentle, compassionate way
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Reflect on how to live fully and intentionally
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Strengthen emotional resilience and self-understanding
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Connect with others navigating life and mortality
These events are suitable for:
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Community members curious about death
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Individuals facing illness or loss
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Caregivers and helping professionals
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Anyone wishing to reduce fear and build death literacy
Spaces are limited to 16 participants to maintain a safe and intimate circle.
Click an upcoming session to reserve your spot or fill out the contact form below to inquire about hosting a Soul Talk for your community group.
Soul Talks: Living Well, Dying Well

Feb 12, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PMNanaimo, 149 Wallace St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B2, CanadaFrom candlelit altars in Mexico to sky burials in Tibet, how do different cultures honour the crossing between worlds? What wisdom do these practices hold for how we might meet death more consciously?
Mar 12, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PMNanaimo, 149 Wallace St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B2, CanadaWhat becomes of the body when the soul has gone? How does the way we care for the body after death reflect our beliefs about life? What might it mean to bring death care back into our homes and communities?
Apr 09, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PMNanaimo, 149 Wallace St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B2, CanadaFrom painting to poetry, how can creativity expression become a ritual of remembrance? In what ways does art allow us to befriend impermanence, and to live more fully while we can?
Nov 25, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PMNanaimo, 149 Wallace St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B2, CanadaWhat do we hope to leave behind? How can we live in a way that reflects our values and honours our place in the great web of life?
Oct 21, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PMNanaimo, 149 Wallace St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B2, CanadaHave you ever had a dream, visitation, or intuitive sense of someone who has passed? What do near-death experiences and spiritual traditions teach us about what lies beyond?
Sep 23, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PMNanaimo, 149 Wallace St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B2, CanadaWhat does a peaceful or conscious death look like? What fears, hopes, or cultural stories shape our view of dying well?
Interested in hosting a Soul Talk?
These gatherings are designed for community groups, libraries, wellness spaces, educational settings. Each session is 90 minutes.
Booking Options
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$250 for a single session
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$700 for a series of three sessions
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Fees include preparation, facilitation, materials, and set up/clean up time
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Travel within Nanaimo is included; travel beyond Nanaimo is quoted separately
Themes
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A Good Death
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Legacy and Meaning
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Mystical Experiences
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Global Traditions
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The Body After Death
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Death and Creativity
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Unfinished Business
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Death and Spirituality
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Grief as a Portal
Use the form to request a booking and I’ll be in touch within 1–2 business days to confirm availability and next steps.
Between Realms
Nanaimo, BC
250-268-4296



