Death Cafe write-ups
Chelmsford Death Cafe Write up
Posted by Jane Iskander on Nov. 28, 2025, 10:16 a.m. 1 comment
Death Café Chelmsford UK
Date & Location
The Art Place Chelmsford. 28/11.25
Attendance
- 5 attendees:
- Of whom 4 were new participants:
- 1 returning participant:
An interesting mix of familiar and new attendees, some of whom were visiting with a view to hosting a Death Café in their local community.
We began with a reminder that this is a confidential space where everyone is free to speak or simply listen.”
We clarified what a Death Café is — an open, respectful space to talk about death — and what it isn’t, ie not therapy, counselling, or a place with an agenda or intended outcomes or product.
Topics Discussed
The ...
Dulwich Death Cafe Write up
Posted by annkenrick on Nov. 27, 2025, 7:06 a.m.
Death Café report
Bell House
20th November 2026
It was a really fantastic turnout and a lovely atmosphere and we split into three tables to accommodate everyone and ensure all could have their say.
One group moderated by Melissa was a seemingly undiverse collection of white women and one man aged between 40 - 85, but each had different thoughts, styles and approaches. They discussed themes of legacy and control over death. They discussed funeral wishes and how these match up with what actually takes place. Talking about grief and how it feels to lose someone. About assisted dying and suicide.
Towards the end Melissa felt the atmosphere ...
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Overall, how would you rate this event? 5 = excellent, 1 = poor:
Average 4.75
Comment:
Excellent
Very insightful
I thought we would discuss our time before death. Once we are not alive anymore the rest does not matter to the dead person any longer
Time to think, reflect and hear other peoples views
Excellent
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Would you say that attending this event affected your feelings about death and / or life?
If Yes, please attempt to say how:
Yes, affirmed my own thoughts which thought were out of kilter!
Normalised feelings
Just kept the topic of death open for me
Yes it did bring up memories
Yes, grief never goes ...
Virtual Death Cafe Albany, CA USA 4th Sunday PST Write up
Posted by JimKirkpatrick on Nov. 24, 2025, 7:56 p.m.
We came from around US and Canada for this Death Cafe. Some new to Death Cafe. Introductions included what is on our minds and hearts this evening. Many talked of deaths of loved ones and friends. Hoidays missing some who will not be present this year. And talked how to make the most of our day to day life and especially make the most in our relationships.
Ashen Moon Greeley Death Cafe Write up
Posted by Rowan Hawkins on Nov. 17, 2025, 9:35 p.m.
Attendance was small again this month, but Skully enjoyed a warm chai while talking about how there are some tribal cultures that still go through ritual cannibalism as part of their funeral services.
Ashen Moon Greeley Death Cafe Write up
Posted by Rowan Hawkins on Nov. 17, 2025, 9:27 p.m.
While attendance was small, there were discussions about the emotional grief and steps when having a stillborn or miscarriage.
While I had previously dabbled with Death Cafes in-person in Massachusetts US, but lost track when I switched states for work and even though I desired to connect with like minded folks in this space, things got lost in translation.
While visting the UK, I saw a virtual event on the deathcafe website that was happening on the same day I logged on and in an hour's time i.e. 11/16 and I hopped on - believing serendipidity.
The conversations were interesting and a mix of individuals with varied life experiences turned up. We talked about the process of how end of life doulas work, hospice care ...
Nine people, once strangers, showed up at Chapin Memorial Library for a two-hour Death Café, and the conversation never really stopped.
With cake on the table and coffee in hand, people opened up about everything from family stories to worries, to the odd bits of humor that come with talking about death honestly.
It was relaxed, thoughtful, sometimes surprisingly funny — the kind of gathering that reminds you how good it feels to talk openly about things most folks avoid.
Birmingham AL Death Cafe Write up
Posted by halliejess on Nov. 8, 2025, 10:27 a.m.
We hosted our first Death Cafe at the Cha House in Birmingham, AL. The event exceeded our expectations! We didn't require a formal RSVP so we were uncertain how many people would attend. We had approximately 30 people present for the event. The attendees were engaged and thoughtful and we covered a variety of topics including traditional vs green burials, our own mortality and how to be present for family/friends at the end of life. We are hopeful this will be the first of many in our area.
Central Houston’s Monthly Death Cafe - November 2025 Write up
Posted by Houston Death Cafe on Oct. 28, 2025, 11:58 a.m.
Central Houston's November 2025 Death Cafe
We had around 12 people join in the conversation this month.
Below you can find links to various things mentioned during the dialogue.
If there is something missing from my list you'd like to add and easily share with the group, just leave a public comment in the box at the bottom of this page.
Local groups & resources
-National Museum of Funeral History
https://nmfh.org/
- San Antonio Day of the Dead | Día de los Muertos
https://muertosfest.com/
- Omega House Hospice
https://avenue360.org/houston-clinic-locations/montrose/
https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/omega-house
- First Unitarian Universalist Church of ...
Edenbridge Death Cafe: Live gets better when we talk about death at a Death Cafe Write up
Posted by Ruth Sugden on Oct. 28, 2025, 4:57 a.m.
A lovely meet up with 8 attendeees - of all ages and abilities. We talked, we shared, we explored and - most importantly - we laughed (remembering loved ones and fun send offs).
Online Death Cafe Iowa CST Write up
Posted by DeathCafeIowa on Oct. 22, 2025, 12:04 p.m.
This month at our October Death Café we had 9 attendees! We had a lot of new faces, as well as many that we see every month! It was so fun learning about everyone, and discussing all things death. This month our conversation focused a lot on the Death with Dignity Act that is being voted in in Indiana. We talked about what it is, and how we feel about the topic of Medically Aided Death as a whole. We also discussed other things that can assist in making the dying process more comfortable, such as psychedelics, morphine, hypnosis, and meditation. Another big topic that got brought up ...
Second Sunday Death Cafe Portland, OR Write up
Posted by nomenoyou1 on Oct. 12, 2025, 10:22 p.m.
We had a small but actively engaged group of interesting attendees at the Friends Meeting House. After enjoying tea and Marionberry Cake we launched into a wide-ranging conversation on death and dying. The group came from a variety of backgrounds and had many stories to relate. There was concern about the lack of openness in our culture to discuss death. Several people asked to hear more about how other cultures navigate the issue. We discussed planning a good death. Choosing and talking to an end of life advocate was interesting to several attendees. Advanced directives and POLST were discussed. Body disposal options were discussed. We spent lots of ...
Houston Spring Branch Death Cafe - October 2025 Write up
Posted by Houston Death Cafe on Oct. 6, 2025, 3:13 p.m.
Houston Spring Branch October 2025 Death Cafe
We had 11 people attend the Spring Branch Death Cafe -- the smaller group welcomed Death Cafe first timers, returning folks, and regulars.
Below you can find links to various things mentioned during the dialogue.
If there is something missing from my list you'd like to add and easily share with the group, just leave a public comment in the box at the bottom of this page.
Local groups & resources
- Blazing Star Sanctuary (Katy, Texas Green Burial)
https://naturesburial.org
- Eloise Woods Natural Burial Park
https://www.eloisewoods.com
- McGovern Medical School's Willed Body Program and Galveston Bay burials at ...
Central Houston’s Monthly Death Cafe - October 2025 Write up
Posted by Houston Death Cafe on Oct. 6, 2025, 3:07 p.m.
Central Houston's October 2025 Death Cafe
18 people attended this month's gathering. The conversation was fast-paced and high-energy this month, touching on a great many topics related to death and dying -- generating quite a list of resources below! I'm happy to get this out to y'all as fast as possible.
Below you can find links to various things mentioned during the dialogue.
If there is something missing from my list you'd like to add and easily share with the group, just leave a public comment in the box at the bottom of this page.
Local groups and resources
- Blazing Star Sanctuary (Katy, Texas ...