Printable Book Club Questions for The Celebrants by Steven Rowley

What was your overall impression of this group of friends? Why do you think they stay connected all these years?
Did you find any similarities between yourself and any of the characters?
What do you think are the driving forces keeping this group of friends together? Why do they call themselves the celebrants?
Why did Marielle come up with the idea of living funerals? What is the concept behind the funerals?
Would you want to have a living funeral thrown for you?
We find out quickly that Jordan has cancer and only a few months left to live. Both him and Jordy experience a wide range of emotions and sometimes argue out of sadness and frustration. What were your thoughts about their scenes together after his diagnosis?
How did Alec’s death impact the entire group of friends?
Throughout the decades, secrets are revealed. For instance, Alec confided in Jordy that he was diagnosis with HIV. But even after his death, Jordy didn’t tell anyone else. Why do you think he kept that a secret?
Marielle and Craig sleep together the night of Alec’s funeral. She then moves away and meets another guy and gets pregnant right away. It eventually gets revealed that her daughter is in fact Craig’s—but it wasn’t a secret she kept, she just didn’t really connect the dots until she saw Craig again later in life. What are your overall thoughts on this development?
Do you think the group will stay in touch after Jordan’s death? Why or why not?