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TalkDeath Cemetery Scavenger Hunt Official 2025 Tote Bag

TalkDeath @talkdeath.bsky.social · 7d

100% of proceeds go to the Black Cemetery Network (BCN).⁠
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Artwork by Ash Trowel⁠
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TalkDeath @talkdeath.bsky.social · 7d

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You can support the BCN by making a donation or buying some limited edition tote bags! Our partners will be accepting donations for these at partner cemeteries but you can head to talkdeath.com/merch to get your own if you won't be attending at a partner cem! ⁠
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TalkDeath @talkdeath.bsky.social · 7d

By working in partnership with people and organizations actively engaged in protecting the legacy of Black cemeteries in their communities, the BCN is helping to ensure that stories told on their platform may be shared for years to come.⁠

TalkDeath @talkdeath.bsky.social · 7d

The Black Cemetery Network (BCN) is a national platform for highlighting activities to identify, interpret, preserve, and record African American burial grounds and their histories.

TalkDeath 2025 Halloween Cemetery Scavenger Hunt

TalkDeath @talkdeath.bsky.social · 7d

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!
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TalkDeath @talkdeath.bsky.social · 10d

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:

The TalkDeath Cemetery Scavenger Hunt encourages people to appreciate and learn about local cemeteries and their histories. It invites community members to visit cemeteries…

An Open Book: Book Clubs and Death Awareness

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TalkDeath @talkdeath.bsky.social · 17d

Our latest article by guest writers Death Project Manager and Lauren Seeley explores Silent Book Clubs of Death! Have you attended one? Read the piece in full here: talkdeath.com/an-open-book...

Across the globe, people are pulling up to cemeteries, funeral homes, breweries, and libraries, to read books of their own choosing in companionable silence. These look like typical Silent Book Clubs…

TalkDeath @talkdeath.bsky.social · 17d

"These are powerful ways to fight loneliness, build community locally, and strengthen pillars of healthy towns – while increasing the possibility of local morbidly curious connections."

TalkDeath @talkdeath.bsky.social · 17d

"Silent Book Club of Death is a place where you can come and discuss these matters with peers, and know that you’ll be met with understanding... The more of these discussions we are able to have and normalize the topic, the more people will leave Book Club and have these discussions elsewhere.”

TalkDeath @talkdeath.bsky.social · 17d

"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."

Sexual Bereavement - Queer Death Salon

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Queer Community Deathcare @queerdeathcare.bsky.social · 17d

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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Facilitated by Jess deVries this is a space with the purpose of building connection, skill, and resources for 2SLGBTQIA+ people

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TalkDeath @talkdeath.bsky.social · 22d

“Dance of Autumn," circa 1917. Painted by Piotr Stachiewicz (1858–1938). What does this make you think of?

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TalkDeath @talkdeath.bsky.social · 28d

Language that inflames stigma makes it challenging for folks to seek and receive support

Language matters and in terms of support around suicide so does:
access to healthcare
-housing
-autonomy
-access to food
-social structures
-care
-respect

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TalkDeath @talkdeath.bsky.social · 28d

The way we talk about suicide impacts its perception and treatment

‘Died by suicide’ removes some of the blame and shame that can be found in ‘committed’

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TalkDeath @talkdeath.bsky.social · 28d

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

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Maya Williams @emmdubb16.bsky.social · Sep 11

🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹 thank you @talkdeath.bsky.social !!!!

TalkDeath @talkdeath.bsky.social · Sep 11

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”

The Importance of Black Feminine Beautification Rituals for Funerals in American Religion

TalkDeath @talkdeath.bsky.social · Sep 11

Read the full article here talkdeath.com/the-importan...

In the United States, Black communities have not always been granted the right to honor or memorialize their dead. In Clint Smith’s account of visiting plantations and other landmarks related to…

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TalkDeath @talkdeath.bsky.social · Sep 11

"Until our American society stops attempting to absolve itself of its ongoing crimes and erasure of humanity towards Black women, fems, and more that contributes to their unrighteous deaths, they ought to have the right to all the beautification rituals they please"

TalkDeath @talkdeath.bsky.social · Sep 11

"So for Black women to develop beautification rituals and traditions in their funeral services is a long awaited reclamation of ‘the good death.’ It is a long awaited reclamation within the conversation and display of American religion as well."

TalkDeath @talkdeath.bsky.social · Sep 11

"It would also be ridiculous to say nothing of the other forms of intersectional discrimination faced by Black trans women along with Black cis women."

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TalkDeath @talkdeath.bsky.social · Sep 11

"Black women’s bodies have been poked, prodded, used for non-consensual scientific research, used for non-consensual sexual activities, and have experienced higher rates of infant mortality."

TalkDeath @talkdeath.bsky.social · Sep 11

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”

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TalkDeath @talkdeath.bsky.social · Sep 9

This series creates memorials, offering dignity and care to its subjects

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TalkDeath @talkdeath.bsky.social · Sep 9

Despite its ubiquity, 'roadkill' is often ignored and its weight dismissed