Normalizing the conversation on Death & Dying
The Dialogue is held with the aim of normalizing the totally natural human events that are kept far too secret in our Western culture: Death and Dying.
This annual conversation takes place during the month of November with one week dedicated to workshops and community engagement.
Through a series of workshops, artistic exploration, and community gatherings, the Dialogue gives space for compassion and understanding.
Guiding the community through collaborative conversations that unveil processes waiting for us and our loved ones at the end of life.
DIALOGUE 2025
Coming November, 2025.
Planning for our 2025 Dialogue is underway! Stay tuned for more information as we get closer to November.
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2024 Dialogue on Death & Dying, Grief & Loss
Every year the New West Hospice Society hosts a Dialogue on Death & Dying, Grief & Loss. The Dialogue is held with the aim of normalizing conversations in our community about the totally natural human events that are kept far too secret in our Western culture: Death and Dying. Through a series of workshops, artistic
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Dialogue - 2024
This year the Dialogue on Death & Dying partnered with local arts organizations, Arts New West and New West Artists, to present a musical coffeehouse and a month long art exhibition at Century House.
These partnerships allowed the dialogue to stretch into the creative space, engaging the community in new avenues for healing.
Dialogue - 2022
The Dialogue took place over 4 days in November featuring a variety of events:
- Nov 2, 2022 – Dialogue on Death & Dying – POETRY NIGHT
- Nov 3, 2022 – Dialogue on Death & Dying – PEACH NIGHT
- Nov 4, 2022 – Dialogue on Death & Dying – PERFORMANCE NIGHT
- Nov 5, 2022 – Dialogue on Death & Dying – PROSE NIGHT
