IN-PERSON EVENT

Talking about death and dying is often uncomfortable, sometimes confusing, and almost always difficult. Salem Public Library invites you to get uncomfortable with us as we provide an opportunity for community members to do the important work of exploring the process of death and dying in America. In this series of community conversations, staff will act as facilitators and work to establish a respectful and supportive space for everyone to contribute their thoughts, share questions, and explore the ideas from the readings and videos. Each of the three discussions will have its own focus:

• Session 1: March 22 - End-of-Life Care 
• Session 2: April 19 - Facing Mortality 
• Session 3: May 17 - After Death

Books:

• The Blessing Of Sorrow : Turning Grief Into Healing by Ben Kamin
• A Time To Grieve : Meditations For Healing After The Death Of A Loved One by Carol Staudacher 
• Green Burial Guidebook : Everything You Need To Plan An Affordable, Environmentally Friendly Burial by Elizabeth Fournier 
• From Here To Eternity : Traveling The World To Find The Good Death by Caitlin Daughty 

Articles:

• Death Across Cultures - Milne Library
• Cost to Die in Oregon - Cami Hughes, Monthly Portland 
• What Happens When You Die- Cleveland Clinic 
• After Death Checklist- Better Place Forests 

Visual Media:

• What happens to our bodies after death? - Dr. Paulien Moyaert
• Human Composting - NBC News
• Grief and Bereavement - Dr. Toni Miles, Seniority Authority