Glynis German - Funeral Celebrant & End of Life Doula

16/10/2026

This December, I’ll be celebrating 11 years of facilitating Death Cafés and 6 years since I set up a group in Spanish that provides a safe online space for health and funeral professionals, as well as those who accompany people at the end of life.✨️

In recent months, I’ve returned to offering two sessions a month, as they fill up almost as soon as I announce the dates. Today is no exception!

People join this group from all over Spain, as well as from as far afield as Mexico and Uruguay. Even better, some participants realise that their own communities could benefit from Death Cafés, and go on to start facilitating them themselves.☕️🎂

As I like to say, the Death Café is the gift that keeps on giving.🎁

My heartfelt thanks to Jon Underwood and Bernard Crettaz, who paved the way for us to follow.🙏🏾

Este diciembre celebraré 11 años facilitando encuentros Death Cafe y 6 años desde que creé un grupo que ofrece un espacio seguro virtual para profesionales de la salud y del sector funerario, así como para quienes acompañan a personas al final de la vida.💫

En los últimos meses he vuelto a ofrecer dos sesiones al mes, ya que las plazas se agotan casi tan pronto como anuncio las fechas. ¡Y hoy no ha sido una excepción!

En este grupo participan personas de toda España, así como de lugares tan lejanos como México y Uruguay. Y lo que es aún mejor: algunas personas se dan cuenta de que sus propias comunidades también podrían beneficiarse de los encuentros Death Cafe y se animan a facilitarlos ellas mismas.🎂☕️

Como me gusta decir, el Death Cafe es un regalo que sigue dando frutos.👏🏾

Mi más sincero agradecimiento a Jon Underwood y Bernard Crettaz, que allanaron el camino para que pudiéramos seguir sus pasos.

15/10/2026

Today is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, and I’m taking a special moment to hold in my thoughts those I have accompanied over the years.

There is still so much to do to raise awareness and support families living through such a loss. I’m deeply grateful for initiatives such as Estels del Cel, here in Mallorca, who offer support with such love and compassion.

My latest Substack piece, A Wave of Light, reflects on loss, remembrance and the importance of acknowledging these experiences. You can find the link here: https://glynisgerman.substack.com/p/a-wave-of-light

I’d especially like to invite you to read my blog if you’re someone who feels uncomfortable around the subject of dying and death, or who doesn’t know what to say to someone experiencing a loss.

We can all learn to navigate these difficult conversations with greater compassion. Perhaps, instead of turning away or searching for the right words, we can simply stay present, be silent and listen. 🕯️

Hoy es el Día Internacional de la Concienciación sobre la Muerte Gestacional, Perinatal y Neonatal, y quiero dedicar un momento especial a recordar y tener presentes a todas las personas a las que he acompañado a lo largo de los años.

Todavía queda mucho por hacer para dar visibilidad a estas pérdidas y apoyar a las familias que están atravesando una experiencia así. Estoy profundamente agradecida por iniciativas como Estels del Cel, aquí en Mallorca, que ofrecen apoyo con tanto amor y compasión.

Mi último artículo en Substack, Una ola de luz, es una reflexión sobre la pérdida, el recuerdo y la importancia de reconocer y dar espacio a estas experiencias. Puedes encontrar el enlace aquí: https://glynisgerman.substack.com/p/una-ola-de-luz

Me gustaría invitarte especialmente a leer mi artículo si eres una persona a la que le incomoda hablar sobre la muerte y el proceso de morir, o si no sabes qué decir a alguien que está atravesando una pérdida.

Todas las personas podemos aprender a afrontar estas conversaciones difíciles con mayor sensibilidad y compasión. Quizá, en lugar de apartar la mirada o buscar las palabras perfectas, podamos simplemente estar presentes, guardar silencio y escuchar. 🕯️

08/10/2026

El «Death Cafe» de hoy en el Hospital Joan March ha sido el tercero, gracias a que la enfermera de cuidados paliativos Estefania Garcia se ha esforzado para crear un espacio seguro en el que el personal de enfermería y los voluntarios puedan reunirse y hablar sobre aquello que muchos acompañan y apoyan cada día: el final de la vida.💫

La mitad del grupo de hoy participaba por primera vez. La curiosidad les llevó a compartir este espacio tanto con compañeros conocidos como con personas que no conocían. Poder compartir experiencias personales y reflexiones fue, como siempre, una experiencia enriquecedora para todos los que estuvieron presentes.🙏🏾

Gracias al Hospital Joan March por cuidarnos con los refrescos☕️🥐🫓

El próximo «Death Cafe» tendrá lugar a principios de diciembre.

Today's “Death Café” at the Joan March hospital was the third since palliative nurse Estefania went out of her way to make sure there is a safe space for nursing staff and volunteers to be able to gather to discuss what many spend their days supporting - end of life.🕯

Half of the group today were there for the first time, curiosity bringing them to share space with some known colleagues and some strangers. Being able to share personal experiences and reflections was, as usual, an enriching experience for all who were there.💝

The next “Death Café” there will be at the beginning of December.✨️

22/09/2026

These past few weeks have been intense, accompanying families as they navigate the death of a loved one.

I truly believe that death always comes as a shock, even when it is expected. But when a death happens unexpectedly - and especially when someone is away on holiday - it requires those of us supporting the family to be truly present.

It was therefore no surprise that I found myself supporting three families on holiday here in Mallorca who, sadly, needed my help. All three wanted to repatriate their loved one and bring them home.

Despite the, at times, scandalous behaviour of certain insurance companies, I am incredibly proud of my colleagues here in Mallorca and of their dedication to making what is already an incredibly difficult journey as smooth as possible for families.

Together, we were able to facilitate the final journey home for their loved ones. All the necessary pieces came together because we worked together - for the family. And at no point did I abandon my post.

For families, knowing from that very first moment that they can depend on someone is crucial. That is what I will always try my very best to provide, even while navigating the many different organisations and authorities that may be involved - the police, the coroner’s office, civil registry, and so many others.

To my colleagues at the local funeral homes: thank you for your dedication, your professionalism, and for always doing your best. It makes an enormous difference to the families we serve.

Long may we continue to serve with this attitude - being there for others in their hour of need.

08/09/2026

One idea. Hundreds of Wind Phones around the world. 🌍🌬️📞

Amy Dawson is one of my heroes.

Amy discovered the Wind Phone while grieving the death of her beloved daughter, Emily. She found comfort in imagining herself sitting in Itaru Sasaki's original phone booth in Japan, picking up the receiver and dialling Emily's number.

But Amy didn't stop there.

She created My Wind Phone, a website and directory sharing Wind Phone locations around the world. What began from her own grief has become a resource for so many others.

When I first had the idea of creating a Wind Phone here in Mallorca, I contacted Amy for advice. She generously shared what she knew. We spoke again two years ago when we finally had the hospital on board.

And now, two years after that Zoom call, Mallorca's Wind Phone is becoming a reality.

Soon, we hope, there'll be another dot on this map - here in Mallorca. ❤️

Read Amy's story and discover the history of the Wind Phone at My Wind Phone.

04/09/2026

Gracias a Marita Alonso por su artículo publicado hoy.

Esta figura, que acompaña el tránsito final y que comienza a ser visibilizada en series y entrevistas, demuestra la importancia de aprender a mirar a los ojos a la muerte

01/09/2026

28/08/2026

A quiet moment inside the doors of a funeral home, after another family has entrusted me with one of the most difficult moments of their lives.🙏🏾

It’s been a busy couple of weeks for me, accompanying families through the shock and grief following the death of a loved one.⚰️

This work is a huge responsibility. I have only one opportunity to set the intention and tone needed to help families navigate everything that follows a death.💫

When a death is sudden, there can be all sorts of additional complications. If it happens while a family is on holiday, it can be even more challenging, especially when another language is involved.🕯

When families or mourners share their experience of my support, it reminds me of the depth of my purpose and how meaningful it is to know that I have helped, even just a little.💝

Recent comments include:

“It was really comforting to have you there with your beautiful positive energy.”

“If we had paid you double it wouldn’t have been enough! Thank you, it was lovely meeting you.”

27/08/2026

Thank you Sian Harrison for sharing this with me and it's worth a couple of minutes to appreciate the beauty of both the film and its message.

Grief is shocking, messy, unpredictable and yet life continues.

03/08/2026

The Death Cafe is a global movement since 2011 and I have been a part of it since discovering its existance in 2015.☕️🍰

Despite many people getting put off by the word "death", everyone who has come to such an encounter has always left much better than when they arrived. The care, camaraderie and compassion shown is why people return.🙏🏾

Reserve your spot today and come and consider how you want to live "before" you die!💫

And if you love attending the Death Cafes, comment why below - share the love!🎉

El Death Cafe es un movimiento internacional que surgió en 2011 y del que formo parte desde que descubrí su existencia en 2015.🕯

A pesar de que a mucha gente le echa para atrás la palabra «muerte», todas las personas que han asistido a uno de estos encuentros siempre se han ido mucho mejor de lo que estaban al llegar. El cariño, el compañerismo y la compasión que se transmiten son la razón por la que la gente vuelve.💖

¡Reserva tu plaza hoy mismo y ven a reflexionar sobre cómo quieres vivir «antes» de morir!✨️

Y si te encanta asistir a los Death Cafes, comenta a continuación por qué: ¡comparte con todos!🎊