Death Cafe Birmingham @The Coffin Works
A write up of Death Cafe Birmingham
By carrieweekes
11th January 2015
What better place to host a Death Café than Birmingham’s newest heritage attraction The Coffin Works?
We gathered to talk about all aspects of death and dying on a cold Sunday afternoon. We ate cakes, drank tea and laughed. Yes laughed! It’s always lovely to hear so much laughter happening at a Death Café.
Some people were returning to Death Café, others were new. All were completely engaged and ready to chat. We had a menu on hand if conversation slowed, but it wasn't really necessary. Once people start talking they don't want to stop!
As ever, I will hand over to our lovely particpants to reflect on the day.
· “A welcome opportunity to hear other people’s thoughts and ideas- really interesting to share views with people who are open to talking about death. (And the cakes were good!)”
· “People were friendly and easy to talk to. I’d like to come again.”
· “Made me think about my own funeral.”
· “The guidelines were good.”
· “Could not be improved!.”
· “Interesting discussions and some interesting insights into some of the quandaries we face in death- especially some of the practical aspects of it.”
· “I like the lack of structure/agenda, with a menu to prompt if required.”
· “An opportunity to meet new people and speak in a non-judgmental way.”
· “Conversations flowed. I found out things I didn’t know.”
We will be returning to the Coffin Works for another Death Café soon, and also working with other venues around Birmingham- keep your eyes peeled!
Carrie Weekes