In Encinitas, people are gathering to talk about death and find community

In Encinitas, people are gathering to talk about death and find community

In Encinitas, people gather to talk about something death on February 28, 2026. (Heidi de Marco)On a recent Saturday morning at the Seaside Center for Spiritual Living in Encinitas, the sound of a flute drifted through a meeting room as strangers settled into small groups.They told stories many people rarely share out loud.“The first experience I ever had was when a sibling of mine, a brother, died at 6 months old,” said participant John Gerardi…