Jan 11 2:00 - 3:30 pm pst.

In Person San Diego & Online

Join us for a guided conversation on how burial in the United States drifted from our ancestral roots - and how green burial and conservation cemeteries can reconnect us with what’s natural, human, and quite literally in our DNA. Science doesn't lie... our bodies are designed to decompose and return to the earth, but green burial is limited in the US.

Hosted by Penny Waugh and Tara Novak of The Death Network, with panel guests Ed Bixby of The Global Green Burial Alliance and Jamie Phillips of Spirit Sanctuary Conservation Cemetery. Together, we’ll unpack how we got here and why restoring time-honored burial practices matters for both our bodies and the planet.

Sweetwater Zen Center

2727 Highland Ave. · National City, CA

The Death Network Discussion Group is a guided (but not rigid) space for deeper, topic-driven conversations around death, dying, and the many ways we relate to them.
Each month, our host team of experienced death workers bring thought-provoking prompts to help spark meaningful discussion. We’re here to explore real talk, in real time, with curious and open-hearted people.

Dates vary, please check Meet Up for upcoming gatherings.

Om Center for Spiritual Living

7951 University Ave · La Mesa, CA

At a Death Cafe, people - often strangers - come together to enjoy treats, sip tea, and openly discuss death. Our goal is to encourage greater awareness of death, helping us all to live more fully in the time we have.

Our gatherings are led by volunteer facilitators, with the aim of fostering positive, thoughtful dialogue within a supportive community. By coming together as a community, we forge meaningful connections that honor our shared curiosity about death.

Dates vary, please check Meet Up for upcoming gatherings.

Thursdays 5:45 - 7:00 pm

South Park Yoga & Wellness

2985 Beech St. San Diego

Free for members / $25 drop in

Grief is a universal experience—one that touches every life, yet is so often pushed aside in our fast-moving world.

This is not a support group or therapy session. Rather, it's an invitation to be in community and acknowledge that grief is a natural part of the human experience.

This class is open to all, regardless of yoga or meditation experience. Our intention is to create a supportive, inclusive space where everyone feels welcome. Please bring a yoga mat, a blanket, and a journal if you’d like - mats and blankets will also be available to borrow.

Every 4th Saturday

10:00 - 11:30 am pst | Free

Seaside Center for Spiritual Living

1613 Lake Dr · Encinitas, CA

At a Death Cafe, people, often strangers, gather to eat treats, drink tea and discuss death. Our objective is to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives.

Our discussion groups are hosted by volunteer facilitators and the intention is to foster positive conversation within a like-minded community. Please be mindful and respectful of others. Remember, this is a discussion led by you. We want to hear as many voices as possible.