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Gravestone of Solomon Mears, 1759, at Edwards Cemetery in South Windsor, Connecticut. Carved by Ebenezer Drake.
November 7, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Gravestone of Solomon Mears, 1759, at Edwards Cemetery in South Windsor, Connecticut. Carved by Ebenezer Drake.
Join TalkDeath’s Book Club as we discuss Achille Mbembe’s Necropolitics. I know sometimes reading “theory” or “academic writing” can be intimidating but it does not have to be! We can read and learn together ❤️
November 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Join TalkDeath’s Book Club as we discuss Achille Mbembe’s Necropolitics. I know sometimes reading “theory” or “academic writing” can be intimidating but it does not have to be! We can read and learn together ❤️
In honor and celebration of today, sharing this article published by TalkDeath guest writer, M.S. Mekibes Meza, “How Sugar Skulls Make for a Very Sweet Day of the Dead.” talkdeath.com/how-sugar-sk...
November 2, 2025 at 4:28 PM
In honor and celebration of today, sharing this article published by TalkDeath guest writer, M.S. Mekibes Meza, “How Sugar Skulls Make for a Very Sweet Day of the Dead.” talkdeath.com/how-sugar-sk...
Halloween occupies a strange place in the realm of holidays. Perhaps it is because, unlike most holidays on the calendar, Halloween is all about paying tribute to the spooky, scary, and downright deadly.
October 31, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Halloween occupies a strange place in the realm of holidays. Perhaps it is because, unlike most holidays on the calendar, Halloween is all about paying tribute to the spooky, scary, and downright deadly.
“Each year as the end of October draws near, we are haunted by images of our inevitable demise. The rattling bones of a skeleton, decontextualized from our own anatomy, and spooky white-sheet ghosts, representing our soul, adorn front yards across the world."
October 29, 2025 at 7:07 PM
“Each year as the end of October draws near, we are haunted by images of our inevitable demise. The rattling bones of a skeleton, decontextualized from our own anatomy, and spooky white-sheet ghosts, representing our soul, adorn front yards across the world."
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Venice Bakery is remembering those that have died in ICE custody this year by adding them to their community altar for Dia de Los Muertos.
By @eltragon.bsky.social
By @eltragon.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Venice Bakery is remembering those that have died in ICE custody this year by adding them to their community altar for Dia de Los Muertos.
By @eltragon.bsky.social
By @eltragon.bsky.social
“i hope I die
warmed
by the life I tried
to live”
— Nikki Giovanni
warmed
by the life I tried
to live”
— Nikki Giovanni
October 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
“i hope I die
warmed
by the life I tried
to live”
— Nikki Giovanni
warmed
by the life I tried
to live”
— Nikki Giovanni
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Today was the @talkdeath.bsky.social Cemetery Scavenger Hunt and I had a lot of fun running around in the cemetery (but I don't think I won)
October 26, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Today was the @talkdeath.bsky.social Cemetery Scavenger Hunt and I had a lot of fun running around in the cemetery (but I don't think I won)
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Our annual Cemetery Scavenger Hunt is tomorrow! Arrive at your local cem of choice at 2:15pm ET/ 11:15am PT and wait for the clues to drop at talkdeath.com/hunt at 2:30pm ET/11:30am PT! More info here- talkdeath.com/talkdeath-20...
TalkDeath 2025 Halloween Cemetery Scavenger Hunt
The TalkDeath Cemetery Scavenger Hunt encourages people to appreciate and learn about local cemeteries and their histories. It invites community members to visit cemeteries…
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October 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Our annual Cemetery Scavenger Hunt is tomorrow! Arrive at your local cem of choice at 2:15pm ET/ 11:15am PT and wait for the clues to drop at talkdeath.com/hunt at 2:30pm ET/11:30am PT! More info here- talkdeath.com/talkdeath-20...
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Yes! #BlackGravesMatter. Thanks to @talkdeath.bsky.social for supporting the Black Cemetery Network blackcemeterynetwork.org
October 18, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Yes! #BlackGravesMatter. Thanks to @talkdeath.bsky.social for supporting the Black Cemetery Network blackcemeterynetwork.org
How has your relationship with death and grief influenced how you view horror?
October 18, 2025 at 3:39 PM
How has your relationship with death and grief influenced how you view horror?
We're warmed to share our latest article from guest writer Najmeh Tima "From Silence to Celebration: Public Death and Mourning in Iranian Shia Culture"
October 16, 2025 at 5:05 PM
We're warmed to share our latest article from guest writer Najmeh Tima "From Silence to Celebration: Public Death and Mourning in Iranian Shia Culture"
Brings another level to “Rest in Peace” @coffincollector “Interesting bed like gravesite for "Roger & Jennie" in Woodland #cemetery Des Moines, Iowa. The large headboard #tombstone was weathered beyond legibility, only the names on the pillows were readable."
October 14, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Brings another level to “Rest in Peace” @coffincollector “Interesting bed like gravesite for "Roger & Jennie" in Woodland #cemetery Des Moines, Iowa. The large headboard #tombstone was weathered beyond legibility, only the names on the pillows were readable."
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Can't wait to see who I'll meet at my local cemetery during TalkDeath's Cemetery Scavenger Hunt, Sunday, October 26th at 11:30am PT.
Deets here: talkdeath.com/talkdeath-20...
Via @talkdeath.bsky.social
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Via @talkdeath.bsky.social
TalkDeath 2025 Halloween Cemetery Scavenger Hunt
The TalkDeath Cemetery Scavenger Hunt encourages people to appreciate and learn about local cemeteries and their histories. It invites community members to visit cemeteries…
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October 5, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Can't wait to see who I'll meet at my local cemetery during TalkDeath's Cemetery Scavenger Hunt, Sunday, October 26th at 11:30am PT.
Deets here: talkdeath.com/talkdeath-20...
Via @talkdeath.bsky.social
Deets here: talkdeath.com/talkdeath-20...
Via @talkdeath.bsky.social
We're warmed to share that this year's Cemetery Scavenger Hunt (coming up this Sunday, October 26th at 2:30pm ET/ 11:30am PT) is especially special as we’re raising funds for the Black Cemetery Network!
October 6, 2025 at 6:22 PM
We're warmed to share that this year's Cemetery Scavenger Hunt (coming up this Sunday, October 26th at 2:30pm ET/ 11:30am PT) is especially special as we’re raising funds for the Black Cemetery Network!
It's back! TalkDeath's Cemetery Scavenger Hunt is back and bigger than ever! Head to a local cemetery of choice on Sunday, October 26th at 2:30pm ET/ 11:30am PT to participate. Learn more about our partners, vendors, and rules here:
TalkDeath 2025 Halloween Cemetery Scavenger Hunt
The TalkDeath Cemetery Scavenger Hunt encourages people to appreciate and learn about local cemeteries and their histories. It invites community members to visit cemeteries…
talkdeath.com
October 3, 2025 at 1:35 PM
It's back! TalkDeath's Cemetery Scavenger Hunt is back and bigger than ever! Head to a local cemetery of choice on Sunday, October 26th at 2:30pm ET/ 11:30am PT to participate. Learn more about our partners, vendors, and rules here:
"Reading can be a way to enter a meditative state and confront feelings that might be too distressing to reflect on otherwise. It can often feel like a solo endeavor, but can be a powerful way to connect with the like minded to discuss topics you might not be able to otherwise."
September 26, 2025 at 9:43 PM
"Reading can be a way to enter a meditative state and confront feelings that might be too distressing to reflect on otherwise. It can often feel like a solo endeavor, but can be a powerful way to connect with the like minded to discuss topics you might not be able to otherwise."
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Tuesday October 21 7pm eastern
We are talking about Sexual Bereavement with guest facilitator Jess DeVries
Hosted on zoom in English with automatic closed captioning.
#deathpositive #queer #grief #bereavement #sex #discussion #lgbtq
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We are talking about Sexual Bereavement with guest facilitator Jess DeVries
Hosted on zoom in English with automatic closed captioning.
#deathpositive #queer #grief #bereavement #sex #discussion #lgbtq
www.eventbrite.ca/e/sexual-ber...
Sexual Bereavement - Queer Death Salon
Facilitated by Jess deVries this is a space with the purpose of building connection, skill, and resources for 2SLGBTQIA+ people
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September 26, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Tuesday October 21 7pm eastern
We are talking about Sexual Bereavement with guest facilitator Jess DeVries
Hosted on zoom in English with automatic closed captioning.
#deathpositive #queer #grief #bereavement #sex #discussion #lgbtq
www.eventbrite.ca/e/sexual-ber...
We are talking about Sexual Bereavement with guest facilitator Jess DeVries
Hosted on zoom in English with automatic closed captioning.
#deathpositive #queer #grief #bereavement #sex #discussion #lgbtq
www.eventbrite.ca/e/sexual-ber...
“Dance of Autumn," circa 1917. Painted by Piotr Stachiewicz (1858–1938). What does this make you think of?
September 21, 2025 at 3:28 PM
“Dance of Autumn," circa 1917. Painted by Piotr Stachiewicz (1858–1938). What does this make you think of?
September is suicide awareness month. We wanted to take a moment to share why we say ‘died by suicide.’
There is a lot of stigma around suicide
Using neutral language helps with navigating important and necessary conversations
There is a lot of stigma around suicide
Using neutral language helps with navigating important and necessary conversations
September 15, 2025 at 6:22 PM
September is suicide awareness month. We wanted to take a moment to share why we say ‘died by suicide.’
There is a lot of stigma around suicide
Using neutral language helps with navigating important and necessary conversations
There is a lot of stigma around suicide
Using neutral language helps with navigating important and necessary conversations
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We are honored to share our latest article by guest writer, Maya Williams. “The Importance of Black Feminine Beautification Rituals for Funerals in American Religion”
September 11, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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We are honored to share our latest article by guest writer, Maya Williams. “The Importance of Black Feminine Beautification Rituals for Funerals in American Religion”
September 11, 2025 at 5:50 PM
We are honored to share our latest article by guest writer, Maya Williams. “The Importance of Black Feminine Beautification Rituals for Funerals in American Religion”
At rest by photographer Emma Kissel (2011)
This series presents a tender view of an overlooked site of mortality and violence- animals killed by cars.
This series presents a tender view of an overlooked site of mortality and violence- animals killed by cars.
September 9, 2025 at 4:51 PM
At rest by photographer Emma Kissel (2011)
This series presents a tender view of an overlooked site of mortality and violence- animals killed by cars.
This series presents a tender view of an overlooked site of mortality and violence- animals killed by cars.
SAVE THE DATE! This year, TalkDeath’s Cemetery Scavenger Hunt will be held on Sunday, October 26th at 2:30pm ET | 11:30am PT. You can participate at any local cemetery of your choice that is open to the public and allows photography for private purposes 🖤
September 6, 2025 at 6:03 PM
SAVE THE DATE! This year, TalkDeath’s Cemetery Scavenger Hunt will be held on Sunday, October 26th at 2:30pm ET | 11:30am PT. You can participate at any local cemetery of your choice that is open to the public and allows photography for private purposes 🖤