Death Cafe & Covid-19

Never has there been such a need to talk about death and dying.

Never has there been such a need to talk about death and dying, and we are not able to meet each other face-to-face to do this, with as yet, no specified end.

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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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Talking about death

A Death Cafe is an agenda free discussion about death. So far we've held 15679 Death Cafes.

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To date we've held 15679 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 83 countries.

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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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Recent posts

Death Cafe: Mt. Pleasant SC Death Cafe

Posted by Suprabha on March 19, 2023, 10:15 a.m.



With Suzanne Freed

May 9, 2023, 7.00 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. (Eastern )

Accepts donations


I will provide gluten free cookies and tea or water will be on site with gratitude for any donations to Bliss for providing the space and beverages, we are deeply ...



Death Cafe: Mt. Pleasant SC Death Cafe

Posted by Suprabha on March 19, 2023, 10:13 a.m.



With Suzanne Freed

April 11, 2023, 7.00 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. (Eastern )

Accepts donations


I will provide gluten free cookies and tea or water will be on site with gratitude for any donations to Bliss for providing the space and beverages, we are deeply ...



Death Cafe: Death Cafe Guildford

Posted by esmeralda on March 19, 2023, 7:01 a.m.



With Esmeralda Hope

May 27, 2023, 2.30 p.m. - 4.00 p.m. (WA)

Free


I feel a call to facilitate a Death Cafe to hopefully bring community together and discuss this topic that is often seen as Taboo. 

When we share and support each ...



Death Cafe: Death Cafe Santa Barbara

Posted by lholzman on March 17, 2023, 6:31 p.m.



With Lynn Holzman

April 12, 2023, 3.30 p.m. - 5.00 p.m. (PST)

Accepts donations


Hello Friends!
You're invited to Death Cafe Santa Barbara (in conjunction with The Center for Successful Aging) with Liz Bauer, Lynn Holzman, and Peggy Levine
Date: Wednesday, April 12 ...


Death Cafe: Virtual Death Cafe Stamford EDT

Posted by Connecticut Death Collective on March 17, 2023, 4:08 p.m.



With Sahara Farrugio of Smart Funeral Planning

April 6, 2023, 2.00 p.m. - 3.00 p.m. (ET)

Free



Death Cafe: CTDC Virtual Death Cafe EDT

Posted by Connecticut Death Collective on March 17, 2023, 3:47 p.m.



With CTDC

April 20, 2023, 8.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. (ET)

Accepts donations



Death Cafe: Sedona AZ Death Cafe

Posted by accordhospice on March 17, 2023, 11:11 a.m.



With Accord Hospice of Sedona

April 6, 2023, 3.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m. (MST)

Free


Death Cafes offer individuals a place to gather together to discuss various topics related to death in a safe environment without an agenda, judgment, or criticism. Join to learn more ...



Death Cafe: Death Cafe Nicosia

Posted by ElenaKazuk on March 17, 2023, 1:58 a.m.


With Elena Kazuk

April 5, 2023, 7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. (GMT+2)

Accepts donations


I am interested in existential psychology and philosophy. I feel deeply touched by the theme and the idea of Death Cafe. It helps me personally.



Death Cafe: Goderich Death Cafe

Posted by deathispartoflife on March 16, 2023, 10:06 a.m.



With Deb Shelley

March 29, 2023, 10.00 a.m. - 11.30 a.m. (Eastern)

Accepts donations


Life is too short to NOT talk about death and dying!  Our cafe will provide everyone the opportunity to discuss what's on their minds related to this topic. 

We ...




With Netzwerk Trauerkultur

April 26, 2023, 7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. (CET)

Accepts donations


Wir laden Sie herzlich ein: zum Death Café #32.

Dieses Mal treffen wir uns online im Zoom-Konferenzraum.

Anmeldung:
Sie schreiben uns bis zum 24. April eine Mail an: info@netzwerk-trauerkultur ...



Death Cafe: Eckville Death Cafe

Posted by JacquelinePalmFraser on March 15, 2023, 12:49 p.m.



With Jacquie Palm-Fraser

April 19, 2023, 1.00 p.m. - 3.00 p.m. (Mountain Daylight)

Accepts donations


The Eckville Municipal Library and Eckville FCSS have graciously agreed to support Death Cafe in Eckville again this year. Please join us for 1 or more of the 3 dates ...



Death Cafe: Death Cafe Eckville

Posted by JacquelinePalmFraser on March 15, 2023, 12:41 p.m.



With Jacquie Palm-Fraser

April 12, 2023, 1.00 p.m. - 3.00 p.m. (Mountain Daylight)

Accepts donations


The Eckville Municipal Library and Eckville FCSS have graciously agreed to support Death Cafe in Eckville again this year. Please join us for 1 or more of the 3 dates ...



Death Cafe: Death Cafe Eckville

Posted by JacquelinePalmFraser on March 15, 2023, 12:36 p.m.



With Jacquie Palm-Fraser

April 5, 2023, 1.00 p.m. - 3.00 p.m. (Mountain Daylight)

Free


The Eckville Municipal Library and Eckville FCSS have graciously agreed to support Death Cafe in Eckville again this year. Pleae join us for 1 or more of the 3 dates ...



Death Cafe: Orange County Online Death Cafe PDT

Posted by Orange County Death Cafe on March 15, 2023, 11:02 a.m.



With Linda Barnard & Mits Tomita

April 4, 2023, 4.30 p.m. - 6.00 p.m. (Pacific)

Accepts donations


Held on the 1st Tuesday of each month from 4:30 to 6:00 PM.  Please log on to zoom a bit early so we can start on time.

Please ...



Death Cafe: Victoria BC Death Cafe

Posted by karengilda on March 14, 2023, 9:42 p.m.



With Karen Mittet

May 14, 2023, 6.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. (PST)

Accepts donations


 

Karen Mittet (islandnarrativetherapy.com) has a Masters in Narrative Therapy and Community work and is a Narrative Therapy Counsellor.  She has Death and Grief certifications with the Center for Loss ...