Welcome to Death Cafe

A Death Cafe is an event where people drink tea, eat cake and discuss death.

At a Death Cafe people drink tea, eat cake and discuss death. Our aim is to increase awareness of death to help people make the most of their (finite) lives.

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Support Death Cafe

Running Death Cafe is great fun but does take a lot of time. If you value this work please support us on Patreon.

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Talking about death

A Death Cafe is an agenda free discussion about death. So far we've held 24960 Death Cafes.

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To date we've held 24960 Death Cafes. These never involve agendas, advertising or set conclusions. Interesting conversations are guaranteed!

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Host a Death Cafe

People who adopt the model set out in our guide are welcome to set up their own Death Cafes. So far we've held Death Cafes in 100 countries.

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Support Death Cafe

Running Death Cafe is great fun but does take time and resources. If you value this work please support us on Patreon.

Support us

Recent posts

Death Cafe: NJ Death Cafe

Posted by NJ Death Cafe on Oct. 26, 2026, 10:12 p.m.



With Jodi Brooks, Amanda Faison, and Loren Talbot

Nov. 16, 2026, 7.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. (EST)

Accepts donations


We invite you to join us for a Death Cafe in the garden. Seating will be provided, but feel free to bring a blanket if want to sit on the ...



Death Cafe: Greater Monadnock Region Death Cafe @ HCS

Posted by Jessica Johansson on Oct. 26, 2026, 9:33 p.m.


With Rev. Jessica Johansson

Nov. 10, 2026, 5.30 p.m. - 7.00 p.m. (Eastern)

Accepts donations


A Death Cafe is an event where people get together to drink tea, eat cake and discuss death. Our aim is to increase awareness of death to help people make ...



Death Cafe: Virtual Death Cafe

Posted by ChristineComaford on Oct. 26, 2026, 1:11 p.m.



With Christine Comaford

Nov. 22, 2026, 4.00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m. (Pacific)

Accepts donations


Local Marin County, CA End-of-Life Doula Christine Comaford is offering a Death Cafe online.

It is a gently monderated, non-denominational gathering for support in all topics around death and dying ...



Death Cafe: Marin County, CA Death Cafe

Posted by ChristineComaford on Oct. 26, 2026, 1:10 p.m.



With Christine Comaford

Nov. 12, 2026, 4.00 p.m. - 5.30 p.m. (Pacific)

Accepts donations


Local Marin County, CA End-of-Life Doula Christine Comaford is offering a Death Cafe each month.

It is a gently monderated, non-denominational gathering for support in all topics around death and ...



Death Cafe: Newport Death Cafe

Posted by John Hallam on Oct. 26, 2026, 11:50 a.m.


With Maindee Unlimited

Nov. 16, 2026, 2.00 p.m. - 3.30 p.m. (UK)

Accepts donations


This Death Cafe is the first to be held in the City. Numbers are limited so please email Yemaya in advance if you are interested in attending or want more ...



Death Cafe: Edmonton Death Cafe - South Side Meetup

Posted by Jay S. "Alohajay" on Oct. 25, 2026, 10:15 p.m.



With Jay S. "alohajay"

Nov. 21, 2026, 1.00 p.m. - 3.00 p.m. (MST)

Accepts donations


 

I’m drawn to Death Cafe for the rare chance to have six-foot-deep conversations about death—bold, honest, and unafraid—venturing into territory where everyday talk rarely goes. These gatherings ...



Death Cafe: Edmonton Death Cafe - North Side Meetup

Posted by Jay S. "Alohajay" on Oct. 25, 2026, 10:13 p.m.



With Jay S. "alohajay"

Nov. 18, 2026, 7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. (MST)

Free


 

I’m drawn to Death Cafe for the rare chance to have six-foot-deep conversations about death—bold, honest, and unafraid—venturing into territory where everyday talk rarely goes. These gatherings ...



Death Cafe: Chester Death Cafe @Storyhouse

Posted by Sue Barsky Reid on Oct. 25, 2026, 1:17 p.m.


With Susan Barsky Reid and Diane Carbery

Nov. 2, 2026, 2.30 p.m. - 4.00 p.m. (GMT)

Accepts donations


Grab a drink for the Kitchen at Storyhouse and come upstairs to the comfortable meeting room to experience interesting conversation about all things death and dying. There will be home ...



Death Cafe: Death Cafe

Posted by Gracekindserenity on Oct. 24, 2026, 11 p.m.



With Laura Gabriel

Nov. 6, 2026, 3.15 p.m. - 4.45 p.m. (Eastern)

Accepts donations


I think I answered that above. I love people and I am a very friendly person. I think I make people feel safe and I'm very funny and lighthearted ...



Death Cafe: Death Cafe

Posted by Letstalkaboutdeath on Oct. 24, 2026, 10:58 p.m.



With Sam Curran

Nov. 3, 2026, 6.30 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. (Western Australia)

Free


Having experienced the loss of people close to me, I've always been curious about the silence that surrounds death and dying. Why is something that's such a natural ...



Death Cafe: Death Cafe Madrid Embajadores

Posted by José on Oct. 24, 2026, 1:48 p.m.


With Pendiente de decidir

Nov. 21, 2026, 11.00 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. (Spain)

Free


Somos un grupo de gente normal que nos juntaremos para hablar de temas relacionados con la muerte, desde el respeto mutuo y la tolerancia, en un espacio seguro y confidencial ...



Death Cafe: Death Cafe Ramsey

Posted by Isle of Man Death Cafés on Oct. 23, 2026, 2:34 p.m.


With Isle of Man Death Café

Nov. 17, 2026, 11.00 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. (GMT)

Free


This is our Death Café in Ramsey.  The venue is fully accessible.  

All are welcome.  Come and speak, or just listen - no one is under any pressure to talk.  There ...



Death Cafe: Madeira Death Cafe #4

Posted by Leila on Oct. 23, 2026, 11:02 a.m.



With Leila Simpson

Nov. 2, 2026, 4.00 p.m. - 6.00 p.m. (WET)

Accepts donations


This will be in English but everyone is welcome.

We are growing in popularity! Please RSVP so we can make sure there is space for everyone :)

This is a judgement-free ...



Death Cafe: Schildow Death Cafe

Posted by PetraWolf on Oct. 23, 2026, 9:49 a.m.



With Petra Wolf

Nov. 21, 2026, 3.00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m. (MEZ)

Accepts donations



Death Cafe: Central Bristol over 55s Death Cafe

Posted by Bristol Older People's Forum on Oct. 22, 2026, 10:14 a.m.



With Bristol Older People's Forum

Nov. 10, 2026, 10.00 a.m. - 12.00 p.m. (BST)

Accepts donations


Bristol Older People's Forum (BOPF) Death Cafe Join us for a cuppa, cake and a conversation about death, dying and life.

It is not a bereavement support group or ...