June 1st in Hintonburg
Join Heather Martel and Michelle Olmstead for a lively evening of death talk (and cake)!
This Death Cafe will be held at Braumeister Bierhalle, 175 Carruthers Ave
Plant Walks 2026: Life Among the Stones
Our summer field trips are back! Come meet the rich plant life found in local cemeteries. Join us on an educational adventure to discover the many plants thriving alongside our beloved dead; the life among the stones.
Burial sites are home to rich biodiversity. Local herbalist and botanical expert Amber Westfall of The Wild Garden is our guide to the hidden ecology of these sacred spaces. Slow down, look closely, and discover the natural beauty growing among the gravestones. These walks are a gentle, meaningful way to connect with the land, the past, and the present as we remember our beloved dead.
Sunday, June 14
2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
St. James Cemetery
190 rue Alexandre-Taché
Gatineau, QC
For the first educational adventure of 2026, we’ll be joined by members of En Terre Outaouais. Our kindred natural burial advocacy group, they are working to bring this option to residents of Quebec.
Free to attend and all are welcome. There is a moderate amount of walking. Donations for Amber are gratefully accepted. Please note there is no rain date. With the exception of extreme weather (lightning!) this event is rain-or-shine.
RSVP below or to deathcareottawa @ gmail.com for details & meet-up location. Stay tuned for July and August dates!
Stay connected for upcoming CDO events and related offerings
We host two major public events each year – one in Spring and one in Autumn. Sprinkled in between are cemetery plant walks, films & discussions, casual death chats, grief gatherings, conversations on conservation burial, and more.
If you’re interested in collaborations, please get in touch.
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