Imagine this: You’re at a dinner party, but instead of the usual small talk, you’re diving into one of life’s biggest topics—death. Sounds heavy, right? But here’s the twist: it doesn’t have to be. “Death During Dinner” turns what might seem like a daunting conversation into something engaging, even enjoyable.
Order Your Death During Dinner Package“Death During Dinner” is an intimate gathering where friends and family can come together to discuss topics like life, legacy, and end-of-life planning in a comfortable, open environment. The goal is to encourage meaningful conversations that often go unspoken, in a way that’s engaging and not overwhelming.
Invitations and Setting:
- Invitations: Send out invitations highlighting the theme—”Death During Dinner: A Night to Die For.” Emphasize that the evening will be casual, engaging, and insightful.
- Setting the Table: Create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Use a long dining table with candles, soft lighting, and comforting decor. Nostalgic items like old photos or keepsakes can help set the tone.
Materials:
- Card Games: Buried in Work’s One More Story and Nothing Left Unsaid card games provide structured prompts that range from light-hearted question to more serious topics about end-of-life planning, making it easier to start and maintain meaningful conversations.
Host’s Introduction:
- Welcome Guests: Greet everyone warmly. Once seated, briefly explain the purpose of the evening—to have an open and honest conversation about life, legacy, and planning, in an engaging and non-morbid way. Introduce the card games, explaining how they will guide the conversation.
- Set the Tone: Reinforce that this is a safe space for sharing thoughts and feelings without judgment. Participation is encouraged, but guests can pass on any topic they find uncomfortable.
Ground Rules:
- Respect and Openness: Remind everyone to respect differing opinions and experiences.
- One Speaker at a Time: Ensure everyone has the opportunity to speak without interruption.
- Confidentiality: What’s shared at the dinner stays within the group.
First Course – Ice Breaker:
- Light and Reflective: Start with One More Story cards that invite guests to share personal stories or memories. This helps ease into the topic with a focus on celebrating life and the memories that shape us.
Main Course – Deep Dive:
- Transition to Deeper Topics: As the main course is served, introduce Nothing Left Unsaid cards, which focus on more profound topics like end-of-life wishes, estate planning, and legacy considerations.
Conversation Rotation:
- Taking Turns: Each guest picks a card from One More Story or Nothing Left Unsaid in turn and either answers the question or passes it to another guest. After answering, the card goes to the center, and the next person takes their turn.
Reflective Pause:
- Mid-Dinner Reflection: After several rounds, take a moment to reflect. Encourage guests to share any thoughts or feelings that have surfaced during the conversation.
Thank You and Farewell:
- Express Gratitude: Thank everyone for attending and participating. Acknowledge the difficulty of the topic and commend their willingness to engage. Mention how the One More Story and Nothing Left Unsaid games helped facilitate meaningful discussions.
- Parting Gift: Consider giving each guest a small token related to the theme. A free printout of Buried in Work’s Estate Summary Worksheet is perfect.
Final Reflection:
- End on a Positive Note: Share a final thought or quote to leave guests feeling uplifted and motivated to continue these conversations in their own lives.
- Example Quote: “The goal is not to live forever, but to create something that will.”
- Need Some Inspiration? Here are 27 Famous Quotes About Time Passing Too Quickly
