Death Cafe profile for MortuaryGem


Location: United Kingdom

https://www.mortuarygem.com/

About MortuaryGem:

My name is Gemma and I work in a mortuary in a hospital. I would like to move forward with talking about death and reducing the taboo around the subject. 


What brings you to Death Cafe?

I would like to meet other people who have interests in talking about death and hopefully by hosting these events I can make some friends and have some interesting conversations!


What would you like your legacy to be?

To have progressed the Death Positive movement and made death an easier process and concept for a lot of people.


Thoughts for sharing:

There are 8 tenets of the Death Positive movement that can be found here - http://www.orderofthegooddeath.com/resources/death-positive-movement


Contact MortuaryGem



MortuaryGem's posts on the Death Cafe website


Death Cafe: Queen's Hospital Death Cafe Romford

Posted by MortuaryGem on July 15, 2022, 4:47 a.m.



With MortuaryGem

Aug. 2, 2022, 12.00 p.m. - 1.00 p.m. (BST)

Free

This Death Cafe began as part of the Dying Matters Week events which happened across BHRUT (Barking, Havering & Redbridge NHS University Trust) in May 2019. It was decided to make ...



Death Cafe: BHRUT Zoom Death Cafe BST for Dying Matters Week (GMT)

Posted by MortuaryGem on March 17, 2022, 6:18 a.m.



With MortuaryGem

May 3, 2022, 12.00 p.m. - 1.00 p.m. (GMT)

Free

This Death Cafe began as part of the Dying Matters Week events which happened across BHRUT (Barking, Havering & Redbridge NHS University Trust) in May 2019. This event is occuring once ...



Death Cafe: Cancelled- Online Death Cafe GMT

Posted by MortuaryGem on Feb. 19, 2022, 2:38 a.m.



With Mortuary Gem

March 10, 2022, 7.30 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. (GMT)

Free

 

CANCELLED - apologies but with the host and facilitator unable to make the evening now we've decided to cancel this one. Look out for an April date. 


Get in touch ...



Death Cafe: Online Death Cafe GMT

Posted by MortuaryGem on Jan. 16, 2022, 2:35 a.m.



With Mortuary Gem

Feb. 10, 2022, 7.30 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. (GMT)

Free

Get in touch if you would like to join us on Zoom! I will send out an email a few days before and then the meeting details at least ten ...



Death Cafe: BHRUT Zoom Death Cafe GMT

Posted by MortuaryGem on Nov. 23, 2021, 5:43 a.m.



With MortuaryGem

Jan. 26, 2022, 12.00 p.m. - 1.00 p.m. (GMT)

Free

This Death Cafe began as part of the Dying Matters Week events which happened across BHRUT (Barking, Havering & Redbridge NHS University Trust) in May 2019. 



Death Cafe: Online Death Cafe GMT

Posted by MortuaryGem on Nov. 15, 2021, 4:48 a.m.



With Mortuary Gem

Jan. 13, 2022, 7.30 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. (GMT)

Free

Get in touch if you would like to join us on Zoom! I will send out an email a few days before and then the meeting details at least ten ...



Death Cafe: Online Upminster Death Cafe GMT

Posted by MortuaryGem on Oct. 1, 2021, 8:19 a.m.



With Mortuary Gem

Nov. 9, 2021, 7.30 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. (BST)

Free

Get in touch if you would like to join us on Zoom! I will send out an email a few days before and then the meeting details at least ten ...



Death Cafe: Online Upminster Death Cafe BST

Posted by MortuaryGem on Sept. 20, 2021, 4:02 a.m.



With Mortuary Gem

Oct. 5, 2021, 7.30 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. (BST)

Free

Get in touch if you would like to join us on Zoom! I will send out an email a few days before and then the meeting details at least ten ...



Death Cafe: BHRUT Zoom Death Cafe

Posted by MortuaryGem on Aug. 18, 2021, 7:11 a.m.



With MortuaryGem

Oct. 27, 2021, 12.00 p.m. - 1.00 p.m. (BST)

Free

This Death Cafe began as part of the Dying Matters Week events which happenEd across BHRUT (Barking, Havering & Redbridge NHS University Trust) in May 2019. 



Death Cafe: Online Upminster Death Cafe BST

Posted by MortuaryGem on Aug. 8, 2021, 3:02 p.m.



With Mortuary Gem

Sept. 14, 2021, 7.30 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. (BST)

Free

Get in touch if you would like to join us on Zoom! I will send out an email a few days before and then the meeting details at least ten ...



Death Cafe: Online Upminster Death Cafe BST

Posted by MortuaryGem on July 17, 2021, 8:43 a.m.



With Mortuary Gem

Aug. 10, 2021, 7.30 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. (BST)

Free

Get in touch if you would like to join us on Zoom! I will send out an email a few days before and then the meeting details at least ten ...



Death Cafe: CANCELLED- Death Cafe at the Cemetery Park East London

Posted by MortuaryGem on July 13, 2021, 10:59 a.m.



With MortuaryGem

Aug. 25, 2021, 5.30 p.m. - 7.00 p.m. (BST)

Free

IMPORTANT- sadly this event has been cancelled due to an incident in the cemetery park. I am sorry for any inconvenience. 


Death Cafe at the Cemetery Park (in partnership with ...



Death Cafe: Death Cafe at the Cemetery Park East London

Posted by MortuaryGem on July 13, 2021, 10:59 a.m.



With MortuaryGem

July 28, 2021, 5.30 p.m. - 7.00 p.m. (BST)

Free

Death Cafe at the Cemetery Park (in partnership with Upminster Death Cafe)

Death Cafe is a safe and open space to discuss death and dying with like-minded individuals. We aim ...



Death Cafe: Online Upminster Death Cafe BST

Posted by MortuaryGem on June 21, 2021, 12:10 p.m.



With Mortuary Gem

July 13, 2021, 7.30 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. (BST)

Free

Get in touch if you would like to join us on Zoom! I will send out an email a few days before and then the meeting details at least ten ...



Death Cafe: Death Cafe at the Cemetery Park

Posted by MortuaryGem on May 25, 2021, 3:15 a.m.



With MortuaryGem

June 9, 2021, 5.30 p.m. - 7.00 p.m. (BST)

Free

Death Cafe at the Cemetery Park (in partnership with Upminster Death Cafe)

Death Cafe is a safe and open space to discuss death and dying with like-minded individuals. We aim ...



Death Cafe: Online Upminster Death Cafe BST

Posted by MortuaryGem on May 24, 2021, 4:16 a.m.



With Mortuary Gem

June 17, 2021, 7.30 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. (BST)

Free

Get in touch if you would like to join us on Zoom! I will send out an email a few days before and then the meeting details at least ten ...



Death Cafe: Online Upminster Death Cafe BST

Posted by MortuaryGem on April 5, 2021, 12:57 p.m.



With Mortuary Gem

May 18, 2021, 7.30 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. (BST)

Free

Get in touch if you would like to join us on Zoom! I will send out an email a few days before and then the meeting details at least ten ...



Death Cafe write up: Online Upminster Death Cafe GMT

Posted by MortuaryGem on March 10, 2021, 4:27 a.m.

One thing I have really loved about hosting a Death Cafe during a pandemic is that we have had guests from all over the world, and they share some brilliant stories and perspectives with us. I think there is something really to be learnt from opening up Death Cafe to the online format. It has meant so many people are able to come together that couldn't before, and I certainly would never have considered an online format to have so many advantages! 



Death Cafe: Online Upminster Death Cafe BST

Posted by MortuaryGem on March 10, 2021, 4:23 a.m.



With Mortuary Gem

April 13, 2021, 7.30 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. (BST)

Free

Get in touch if you would like to join us on Zoom! I will send out an email a few days before and then the meeting details at least ten ...



Death Cafe: Online Upminster Death Cafe GMT

Posted by MortuaryGem on Feb. 10, 2021, 8:04 a.m.



With Mortuary Gem

March 9, 2021, 7.30 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. (GMT)

Free

Get in touch if you would like to join us on Zoom! I will send out an email a few days before and then the meeting details at least ten ...



Death Cafe write up: Online Upminster Death Cafe GMT

Posted by MortuaryGem on Feb. 10, 2021, 7:55 a.m.

We had a lovely gathering of new and familiar faces alike. It was refreshing to not largely discuss COVID but cover some new topics too including end of life care and facing your own mortality. We continue to see new faces from all around the world and we encourage anyone from any time zone to take part if they would like and are able to. 



Death Cafe: Online Upminster Death Cafe GMT

Posted by MortuaryGem on Jan. 15, 2021, 1:14 a.m.



With Mortuary Gem

Feb. 9, 2021, 7.30 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. (GMT)

Free

Get in touch if you would like to join us on Zoom! I will send out an email a few days before and then the meeting details at least ten ...



Death Cafe: Online Upminster Death Cafe GMT

Posted by MortuaryGem on Dec. 9, 2020, 5:57 a.m.



With Mortuary Gem

Jan. 12, 2021, 7.30 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. (GMT)

Free

Get in touch if you would like to join us on Zoom! I will send out an email a few days before and then the meeting details at least ten ...



Death Cafe write up: Online Upminster Death Cafe GMT

Posted by MortuaryGem on Nov. 4, 2020, 5:27 a.m.

Uncharacteristically for our Death Cafe, November saw us discuss some very intense subjects. However, we discussed them respectfully which was pleasing. We are still welcoming new attendees every time which is lovely, with many regulars or people returning also. 



Death Cafe: Online Upminster Death Cafe GMT

Posted by MortuaryGem on Nov. 1, 2020, 10:12 a.m.



With Mortuary Gem

Dec. 15, 2020, 7.30 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. (GMT)

Free

Get in touch if you would like to join us on Zoom! I will send out an email a few days before and then the meeting details about ten minutes ...



Death Cafe: Online Upminster Death Cafe GMT

Posted by MortuaryGem on Oct. 14, 2020, 11:21 a.m.



With Mortuary Gem

Nov. 3, 2020, 7.30 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. (GMT)

Free

Get in touch if you would like to join us on Zoom! I will send out an email a few days before and then the meeting details about ten minutes ...



Death Cafe write up: Online Upminster Death Cafe BST

Posted by MortuaryGem on Oct. 14, 2020, 11:21 a.m.

The event was a calm one with a lot of sharing about personal experiences of elderly relatives being in hospitals, care homes or dying. It was a pleasure to host because it felt like people gained some real insight into others experiences and how that impacted them. Not everyone shared and it was nice to have a largish group with some people just listening in. We covered others topics such as animal death and  COVIDs impact on our thoughts and culture around death. 



Death Cafe: Online Upminster Death Cafe BST

Posted by MortuaryGem on Sept. 6, 2020, 3:04 a.m.



With Mortuary Gem

Oct. 13, 2020, 7.30 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. (GMT)

Free

Get in touch if you would like to join us on Zoom! I will send out an email a few days before and then the meeting details about ten minutes ...



Death Cafe: Online Upminster Death Cafe BST

Posted by MortuaryGem on Aug. 13, 2020, 12:14 p.m.



With Mortuary Gem

Sept. 8, 2020, 7.30 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. (GMT)

Free

Get in touch if you would like to join us on Zoom! I will send out an email a few days before and then the meeting details about ten minutes ...



Death Cafe write up: Online Upminster Death Cafe BST

Posted by MortuaryGem on Aug. 13, 2020, 12:13 p.m. 1 comment

This was a sweltering hot summer's evening but we covered a range of topics. I quite liked the fact that at the start a person completely new to death cafe asked the regular attendees why they kept coming back. Some great thoughts and discussions had! 



Death Cafe: Online Upminster Death Cafe BST

Posted by MortuaryGem on July 18, 2020, 10:58 a.m.



With Mortuary Gem

Aug. 11, 2020, 7.30 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. (GMT)

Free

Get in touch if you would like to join us on Zoom! I will send out an email a few days before and then the meeting details about ten minutes ...



Death Cafe: CANCELLED- King George Hospital Death Cafe Ilford

Posted by MortuaryGem on Feb. 19, 2020, 2:39 a.m.



With MortuaryGem

Aug. 4, 2020, 11.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. (BST)

Free

This Death Cafe began as part of the Dying Matters Week events which happenEd across BHRUT (Barking, Havering & Redbridge NHS University Trust) in May 2019. 



Death Cafe: Queen's Hospital Death Cafe Romford

Posted by MortuaryGem on Feb. 19, 2020, 2:38 a.m.



With MortuaryGem

July 6, 2020, 4.30 p.m. - 5.30 p.m. (BST)

Free

This Death Cafe began as part of the Dying Matters Week events which happened across BHRUT (Barking, Havering & Redbridge NHS University Trust) in May 2019. It was decided to make ...



Death Cafe: Queen's Hospital Death Cafe Romford

Posted by MortuaryGem on Feb. 19, 2020, 2:37 a.m.



With MortuaryGem

April 14, 2020, 4.30 p.m. - 5.30 p.m. (BST)

Free

This Death Cafe began as part of the Dying Matters Week events which happened across BHRUT (Barking, Havering & Redbridge NHS University Trust) in May 2019. It was decided to make ...



Death Cafe write up: King George Hospital Death Cafe Ilford

Posted by MortuaryGem on Feb. 19, 2020, 2:36 a.m.

As usual this was a small gathering but a very good one with some great discussions. An attendee had printed out the recent article covering 'composting' of people plus we covered religion in the grieving process among other topics. 



Death Cafe: Upminster Death Cafe

Posted by MortuaryGem on Feb. 15, 2020, 9:46 a.m.



With Mortuary Gem

July 14, 2020, 7.30 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. (GMT)

Free

Get in touch if you would like to join us on Zoom! I will send out an email a few days before and then the meeting details about ten minutes ...



Death Cafe: Zoom Upminster Death Cafe

Posted by MortuaryGem on Feb. 15, 2020, 9:44 a.m.



With Mortuary Gem

June 9, 2020, 7.30 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. (GMT)

Free

Please get in touch if you would like to attend. Unfortunately we have to limit the number of attendees due to zoom so you may be sadly turned away or ...



Death Cafe: Upminster Death Cafe

Posted by MortuaryGem on Feb. 15, 2020, 9:43 a.m.



With Mortuary Gem

May 5, 2020, 7.30 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. (GMT)

Free

This is moving to online! I've adjusted the start time so I will set up a zoom meeting and people can join. Get in touch to be added to ...



Death Cafe: Upminster Death Cafe

Posted by MortuaryGem on Feb. 15, 2020, 9:42 a.m.



With Mortuary Gem

April 14, 2020, 7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. (GMT)

Free

People can arrive from 7pm where at this time and throughout the event a selection of drinks and food (including excellent cake!) will be available to purchase. 

There is no ...



Death Cafe write up: Upminster Death Cafe

Posted by MortuaryGem on Feb. 15, 2020, 8:17 a.m.

It was a wonderful evening of cheery death chats with ten regular attendees. It would be great for some new people to attend in future so I would hate to discourage anyone from coming along but it was a really nice evening. We covered topics such as communication and it's importance around death, and whether loved ones can appear to return to people in their final days. 



Death Cafe write up: Upminster Death Cafe

Posted by MortuaryGem on Jan. 15, 2020, 1:28 p.m.

The storm, terrible traffic and the time of year didn't stop people coming which is wonderful. Some very poignant topics at this event, and some very insightful discussions. Particularly found interesting the discussion around how selfish you can be if you know you are dying. I'm very pleased to have hosted this event. 



Death Cafe write up: Queen's Hospital Death Cafe Romford

Posted by MortuaryGem on Jan. 15, 2020, 1:26 p.m.

Sadly only the organisers turned up to this event so we took the time to discuss a new approach. This includes possibly a new time and therefore a new location within the hospital to accomodate people better. Watch this space! March event is likely to remain as advertised however. 



Death Cafe: Upminster Death Cafe

Posted by MortuaryGem on Dec. 31, 2019, 2:05 a.m.



With Mortuary Gem

March 10, 2020, 7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. (GMT)

Free

People can arrive from 7pm where at this time and throughout the event a selection of drinks and food (including excellent cake!) will be available to purchase. 

There is no ...



Death Cafe: Upminster Death Cafe

Posted by MortuaryGem on Dec. 31, 2019, 2:04 a.m.



With Mortuary Gem

Feb. 11, 2020, 7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. (GMT)

Free

People can arrive from 7pm where at this time and throughout the event a selection of drinks and food (including excellent cake!) will be available to purchase. 

There is no ...



Death Cafe: King George Hospital Death Cafe Ilford

Posted by MortuaryGem on Dec. 31, 2019, 2:03 a.m.



With MortuaryGem

April 21, 2020, 11.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. (BST)

Free

This Death Cafe began as part of the Dying Matters Week events which happenEd across BHRUT (Barking, Havering & Redbridge NHS University Trust) in May 2019. 



Death Cafe: King George Hospital Death Cafe Ilford

Posted by MortuaryGem on Dec. 31, 2019, 2:03 a.m.



With MortuaryGem

Feb. 18, 2020, 11.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. (BST)

Free

This Death Cafe began as part of the Dying Matters Week events which happenEd across BHRUT (Barking, Havering & Redbridge NHS University Trust) in May 2019. 



Death Cafe: Queen's Hospital Death Cafe Romford

Posted by MortuaryGem on Dec. 31, 2019, 2:03 a.m.



With MortuaryGem

March 9, 2020, 4.30 p.m. - 5.30 p.m. (BST)

Free

This Death Cafe began as part of the Dying Matters Week events which happened across BHRUT (Barking, Havering & Redbridge NHS University Trust) in May 2019. It was decided to make ...



Death Cafe: Queen's Hospital Death Cafe Romford

Posted by MortuaryGem on Dec. 8, 2019, 6:54 a.m.



With MortuaryGem

Jan. 13, 2020, 4.30 p.m. - 5.30 p.m. (BST)

Free

This Death Cafe began as part of the Dying Matters Week events which happened across BHRUT (Barking, Havering & Redbridge NHS University Trust) in May 2019. It was decided to make ...



Death Cafe: Upminster Death Cafe

Posted by MortuaryGem on Dec. 8, 2019, 6:50 a.m.



With Mortuary Gem

Jan. 14, 2020, 7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. (GMT)

Free

People can arrive from 7pm where at this time and throughout the event a selection of drinks and food (including excellent cake!) will be available to purchase. 

There is no ...



Death Cafe: Upminster Death Cafe

Posted by MortuaryGem on Sept. 8, 2019, 11:16 a.m.



With Mortuary Gem

Dec. 3, 2019, 7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. (GMT)

Free

People can arrive from 7pm where at this time and throughout the event a selection of drinks and food (including excellent cake!) will be available to purchase. 

There is no ...



Death Cafe: Upminster Death Cafe

Posted by MortuaryGem on Sept. 8, 2019, 11:15 a.m.



With Mortuary Gem

Nov. 12, 2019, 7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. (GMT)

Free

People can arrive from 7pm where at this time and throughout the event a selection of drinks and food (including excellent cake!) will be available to purchase. 

There is no ...



Death Cafe: Queen's Hospital Death Cafe Romford

Posted by MortuaryGem on Sept. 8, 2019, 10:51 a.m.



With MortuaryGem

Nov. 11, 2019, 4.30 p.m. - 5.30 p.m. (BST)

Free

This Death Cafe began as part of the Dying Matters Week events which happened across BHRUT (Barking, Havering & Redbridge NHS University Trust) in May 2019. It was decided to make ...



Death Cafe: King George Hospital Death Cafe Ilford

Posted by MortuaryGem on Sept. 8, 2019, 10:50 a.m.



With MortuaryGem

Dec. 10, 2019, 11.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. (BST)

Free

This Death Cafe began as part of the Dying Matters Week events which happenEd across BHRUT (Barking, Havering & Redbridge NHS University Trust) in May 2019. 



Death Cafe write up: Queen's Hospital Death Cafe Romford

Posted by MortuaryGem on Sept. 8, 2019, 10:45 a.m.

Unfortunately this event did not post before it took place! However it was a good event, we had a press write up which was great and can be seen here : https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/health/romford-death-cafe-provides-opportunity-to-tackle-taboo-subject-1-6252177

A small group once again, but I enjoy the smaller groups as much as the larger ones because it can feel like a much closer discussion. Topics covered were quite clinical relating closely to palliative care and how end of life care works. I found it very interesting and learnt a lot, I hope others did too! 



Death Cafe: Upminster Death Cafe

Posted by MortuaryGem on Aug. 15, 2019, 12:49 p.m.



With Mortuary Gem

Oct. 22, 2019, 7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. (GMT)

Free

People can arrive from 7pm where at this time and throughout the event a selection of drinks and food (including excellent cake!) will be available to purchase. 

There is no ...



Death Cafe write up: Upminster Death Cafe

Posted by MortuaryGem on Aug. 14, 2019, 4:45 p.m.

The August 2019 Upminster Death Cafe was a surprise success as I feared due to the summer holidays people might have been away or not come. I was pleasantly surprised by the fab turnout and that we had a few new attendees too. A great range of topics discussed but a particular highlight was the topic raised by one attendee of the idea of a ‘death day’ each year. Very interesting! 



Death Cafe write up: King George Hospital Death Cafe Ilford

Posted by MortuaryGem on Aug. 14, 2019, 4:42 p.m.

What a great event we had! I had hoped for a great turnout and there really was. We discussed a huge range of topics but i felt it largely focused on the purpose and ideaology behind death cafe and the death positivity movement which I think really helped me feel these events are worthwhile. 

For anyone who struggles to locate the event, I will be better with signposting in the future. 



Death Cafe: King George Hospital Death Cafe Ilford

Posted by MortuaryGem on Aug. 5, 2019, 9:16 a.m.



With MortuaryGem

Oct. 15, 2019, 11.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. (BST)

Free

This Death Cafe began as part of the Dying Matters Week events which happenEd across BHRUT (Barking, Havering & Redbridge NHS University Trust) in May 2019. 



Death Cafe: Upminster Death Cafe

Posted by MortuaryGem on July 19, 2019, 2:25 a.m.



With Mortuary Gem

Sept. 17, 2019, 7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. (GMT)

Free

People can arrive from 7pm where at this time and throughout the event a selection of drinks and food (including excellent cake!) will be available to purchase. 

There is no ...



Death Cafe write up: Queen's Hospital Death Cafe Romford

Posted by MortuaryGem on July 19, 2019, 2:19 a.m.

This was the first of these events to be held regularly at this location, so it was no suprise that attendance was quite low but I cannot see why this could not increase over time. We talked a great deal about the concept of Death Cafe and why it was such a great idea which I expected for our first event. I hope that this will continue to run at the hospital for as long as people would like to attend (no matter how few!).  



Death Cafe write up: Upminster Death Cafe

Posted by MortuaryGem on July 19, 2019, 2:18 a.m.

The event was well attended with two new people which was great! We covered a wide range of topics from eye donation to our reactions to terrorist attacks. I'm please that these events have been happening for over a year now and are still well attended by people. 



Death Cafe: King George Hospital Death Cafe Ilford

Posted by MortuaryGem on June 24, 2019, 2:59 a.m.



With MortuaryGem

Aug. 13, 2019, 11.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. (BST)

Free

This Death Cafe began as part of the Dying Matters Week events which happenEd across BHRUT (Barking, Havering & Redbridge NHS University Trust) in May 2019. 



Death Cafe: Queen's Hospital Death Cafe Romford

Posted by MortuaryGem on June 24, 2019, 2:51 a.m.



With MortuaryGem

July 16, 2019, 4.30 p.m. - 5.30 p.m. (BST)

Free

This Death Cafe began as part of the Dying Matters Week events which happened across BHRUT (Barking, Havering & Redbridge NHS University Trust) in May 2019. It was decided to make ...



Death Cafe: Upminster Death Cafe

Posted by MortuaryGem on May 17, 2019, 3:59 a.m.



With Mortuary Gem

Aug. 13, 2019, 7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. (GMT)

Free

People can arrive from 7pm where at this time and throughout the event a selection of drinks and food (including excellent cake!) will be available to purchase. 

There is no ...



Death Cafe: Upminster Death Cafe

Posted by MortuaryGem on May 17, 2019, 3:59 a.m.



With Mortuary Gem

July 16, 2019, 7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. (GMT)

Free

People can arrive from 7pm where at this time and throughout the event a selection of drinks and food (including excellent cake!) will be available to purchase. 

There is no ...



Death Cafe: Upminster Death Cafe

Posted by MortuaryGem on May 17, 2019, 3:58 a.m.



With Mortuary Gem

June 11, 2019, 7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. (GMT)

Free

People can arrive from 7pm where at this time and throughout the event a selection of drinks and food (including excellent cake!) will be available to purchase. 

There is no ...



Death Cafe: Queens Hospital Death Cafe Romford

Posted by MortuaryGem on April 14, 2019, 8:40 a.m.



With MortuaryGem

May 16, 2019, 12.30 p.m. - 1.30 p.m. (BST)

Free

This Death Cafe is part of the Dying Matters Week events which are happening across BHRUT (Barking, Havering & Redbridge NHS University Trust). 



Death Cafe: King George Hospital Death Cafe Ilford

Posted by MortuaryGem on April 14, 2019, 8:37 a.m.



With MortuaryGem

May 14, 2019, 12.30 p.m. - 1.30 p.m. (BST)

Free

This Death Cafe is part of the Dying Matters Week events which are happening across BHRUT (Barking, Havering & Redbridge NHS University Trust). 



Death Cafe: Upminster Death Cafe

Posted by MortuaryGem on Feb. 20, 2019, 3:32 a.m.



With Mortuary Gem

May 14, 2019, 7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. (GMT)

Free

People can arrive from 7pm where at this time and throughout the event a selection of drinks and food (including excellent cake!) will be available to purchase. 

There is no ...



Death Cafe: Upminster Death Cafe

Posted by MortuaryGem on Feb. 20, 2019, 3:31 a.m.



With Mortuary Gem

April 16, 2019, 7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. (GMT)

Free

People can arrive from 7pm where at this time and throughout the event a selection of drinks and food (including excellent cake!) will be available to purchase. 

There is no ...



Death Cafe: Upminster Death Cafe

Posted by MortuaryGem on Feb. 20, 2019, 3:30 a.m.



With Mortuary Gem

March 19, 2019, 7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. (GMT)

Free

People can arrive from 7pm where at this time and throughout the event a selection of drinks and food (including excellent cake!) will be available to purchase. 

There is no ...



Death Cafe: Upminster Death Cafe

Posted by MortuaryGem on Dec. 6, 2018, 7:48 a.m.



With Mortuary Gem

Feb. 19, 2019, 7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. (GMT)

Free

People can arrive from 7pm where at this time and throughout the event a selection of drinks and food (including excellent cake!) will be available to purchase. 

There is no ...



Death Cafe: Upminster Death Cafe

Posted by MortuaryGem on Dec. 6, 2018, 7:47 a.m.



With Mortuary Gem

Jan. 15, 2019, 7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. (GMT)

Free

People can arrive from 7pm where at this time and throughout the event a selection of drinks and food (including excellent cake!) will be available to purchase. 

There is no ...



Practitioners question: Host Support

Posted by MortuaryGem on Dec. 5, 2018, 8:11 a.m. 3 comments


Are there any resources or support for hosts in dealing with difficult situations or conversations? 

Death Cafe write up: Upminster Death Cafe

Posted by MortuaryGem on Nov. 7, 2018, 12:39 p.m.

November’s Death cafe was attended by 11 people who all chatted on a number of different topics which ranged from the serious to the humerous. The two hours absolutely flew by and it was 9pm before I knew it! It was a good demonstration of why I host these events, I think it’s very important for different people to meet each other and discuss these topics together. 



Death Cafe: Upminster Death Cafe

Posted by MortuaryGem on Sept. 28, 2018, 2:45 a.m.



With Mortuary Gem

Dec. 4, 2018, 7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. (GMT)

Free

People can arrive from 7pm where at this time and throughout the event a selection of drinks and food (including excellent cake!) will be available to purchase. 

There is no ...



Death Cafe: Upminster Death Cafe

Posted by MortuaryGem on Sept. 28, 2018, 2:43 a.m.



With Mortuary Gem

Nov. 6, 2018, 7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. (GMT)

Free

People can arrive from 7pm where at this time and throughout the event a selection of drinks and food (including excellent cake!) will be available to purchase. 

There is no ...



Death Cafe: Upminster Death Cafe

Posted by MortuaryGem on Aug. 29, 2018, 8:51 a.m.



With Mortuary Gem

Sept. 18, 2018, 7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. (BST)

Free

People can arrive from 7pm where at this time and throughout the event a selection of drinks and food (including excellent cake!) will be available. 

There is no entry fee ...



Death Cafe write up: Upminster Death Cafe

Posted by MortuaryGem on Aug. 24, 2018, 7:37 a.m.

The summer Death Cafe had a slightly less busier turnout than others due to regular attendees being on holiday or unwell. However we still had a great turnout of 9 people, and I was very pleased with the conversation that flowed naturally. Whereas previous events have been very cheery and funny in places, this event was more serious but still light hearted. We largely discussed supporting people through their own death, or bereavement and also long term illnesses alongside euthanasia. This came from the experiences of the group in knowing people who had been through such things. I was pleased that we had mostly newcomers with some returning ...



Death Cafe: Upminster Death Cafe

Posted by MortuaryGem on July 23, 2018, 6:33 a.m.



With Mortuary Gem

Aug. 21, 2018, 7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. (BST)

Free

People can arrive from 7pm where at this time and throughout the event a selection of drinks and food (including excellent cake!) will be available. 

There is no entry fee ...



Death Cafe write up: Upminster Death Cafe

Posted by MortuaryGem on July 23, 2018, 1:54 a.m.

The event could not have gone better if we’d tried! Time flew by and we had a big turnout of 14 people but the staff at the Cakery got involved too taking us up to 16. The discussion flowed well, and even when groups broke off to discuss their own topics it came back to the whole group at some point. We mainly ended up talking about funerals and planning, with a bit about song choices. There was also some talk around the concept of a ‘good death’. Very pleased with the outcome and looking forward to the next one! 



Death Cafe: Upminster Death Cafe

Posted by MortuaryGem on July 10, 2018, 2:23 a.m.



With Mortuary Gem

July 17, 2018, 7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. (BST)

Free

Our Death Cafe is free entry and can be attended by anyone (although adults only please!). There is no set structure or timetable for the evening, we aim to discuss ...



Death Cafe write up: Upminster Death Cafe

Posted by MortuaryGem on June 20, 2018, 12:15 p.m.


What a fabulous evening, I could not have asked for it to go better. Twelve people in total came along to the Sweet Rose Cakery for two hours of death discussions over tea, coffee, milkshakes, wine and cake. There was a lot of cake! Firstly, I would like to say a huge thank you to the staff and especially Caroline at the Sweet Rose Cakery for letting us host our Death Cafe at their venue when they really had no idea what it was they were letting themselves in for! You’ve been so accommodating and I really can’t thank you enough. Secondly, a thank you to ...



Death Cafe: Upminster Death Cafe

Posted by MortuaryGem on May 29, 2018, 2:30 p.m.



With Mortuary Gem

June 19, 2018, 7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. (BST)

Free to attend

Our Death Cafe is free entry and can be attended by anyone (although adults only please!). There is no set structure or timetable for the evening, we aim to discuss ...



Death Cafe write up: Hornchurch High Street Death Cafe

Posted by MortuaryGem on May 19, 2018, 4:46 a.m.


The first Death Cafe in Hornchurch was a great success! I had booked a table for 8 expecting no more than that, but 16 people came along to share their thoughts and ideas with us. We began by introducing ourselves and starting the conversation off. We covered natural burial woodland, will making, online personas after death and talking to children about death and bearevement. I am so pleased that it was smooth, everyone was friendly and I’ve had some great feedback. We covered some serious topics but the conversation remained cheery and friendly between those who attended. 

This has definitely encouraged me to want to make this ...



Death Cafe: Hornchurch High Street Death Cafe

Posted by MortuaryGem on March 4, 2018, 3:37 a.m.



With Gemma

May 16, 2018, 7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. (BST)

Free

Our aim for the evening is to talk about death! We will bring some material to discuss but we are also keen to let the people attending bring along any ...





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