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 25101 Death Cafes.

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To date we've held 25,101 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: Death Cafe Dublin

Posted by Delfina on Nov. 14, 2026, 11:16 a.m.


With Nyx Joy and Delfina Blasi

Nov. 25, 2026, 5.00 p.m. - 7.00 p.m. (Europe/Dublin)

Free


Join us at Small Changes in Inchicore for coffee, cake and an open conversation about death. As at every Death Cafe, there's no agenda, no theme and no speakers ...



Death Cafe: Death Cafe, Santa Fe NM

Posted by Nuloci on Nov. 14, 2026, 4:33 a.m.


With Colin Jarrett

Dec. 2, 2026, 12.00 p.m. - 2.00 p.m. (MT)

Free


Downtown Santa Fe, Our weekly open and judgement-free gathering to enjoy coffee and cake together while talking about death. Everyone is invited and welcome and encouraged to come as you ...



Death Cafe: Death Cafe - Duxbury

Posted by shcorreia on Nov. 13, 2026, 4:39 p.m.


With Aimee Yawnick

Nov. 18, 2026, 6.30 p.m. - 7.30 p.m. (EST)

Free


Light snacks and beverages will be provided. This event is free! 



Death Cafe: Death Cafe Santiago de Compostela

Posted by Thais on Nov. 13, 2026, 1:25 p.m.


With DaMan

Nov. 18, 2026, 8.00 p.m. - 9.30 p.m. (Madrid)

Accepts donations


Se che apetece falar/escoitar sobre a morte, ofrecemos un espacio nutritivo e san para compartir visiones, cuestionamentos y recursos. 

 

A morte, nen buscala nen temela. É una de las pocas ...



Death Cafe: SATX Death Cafe

Posted by alyleija on Nov. 12, 2026, 11:36 p.m.


With Aly Leija

Nov. 27, 2026, 5.30 p.m. - 7.30 p.m. (cst)

Free


We are proud to be hosting this death cafe at Hash Vegan Eatery on San Antonio's South Side! The mission at Hash - Heal And Spread Healing, is to provide ...



Death Cafe: Death Cafe: The Gypsy Social

Posted by The Gypsy Social on Nov. 3, 2026, 9:31 a.m.



With Jennifer LaGrippo

Nov. 19, 2026, 6.00 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. (EST)

Free


Join us for an open, welcoming conversation about death, dying, grief, life, and everything in between. Enjoy coffee, tea, and light refreshments as we share stories, perspectives, and space for ...



Death Cafe: Death Cafe Croatia

Posted by Mudro drvo / Wisdom tree on Nov. 3, 2026, 3:37 a.m.



With Dijana Mateša

Dec. 11, 2026, 7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. ((GMT+2:00) Sarajevo, Skopje, Zagreb)

Free


This Death Cafe is open to anybody who is curious and courageous enough to let the topic of death and dying enter their life for a moment. We are meeting ...




With Mónica Paz Vargas Reinoso

Nov. 21, 2026, 11.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. (UTC-3)

Accepts donations


 


Death Cafe: Vail Library Death Cafe

Posted by Vail Public Library on Nov. 2, 2026, 10:41 a.m.



With Shelby Hawkins

Nov. 17, 2026, 11.30 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. (MST)

Free


Ski towns are notoriously aging, and often the services begin to dwindle as people track up trips anyone the sun. This program hosted at the library encourages locals and visitors ...



Death Cafe: Eastbourne Death Cafe - November 2026

Posted by Alicia and Lou on Nov. 2, 2026, 7:19 a.m.



With Lou and Alicia

Nov. 27, 2026, 1.00 p.m. - 2.30 p.m. (GTM)

Accepts donations


We are Lou and Alicia, and we are hosting death cafes in Eastbourne because we believe talking about death can be one of the most life-giving things we do. 

We ...



Death Cafe: Death Cafe - Wald ZH

Posted by Phoenix on Nov. 2, 2026, 6:02 a.m.


With Chantal Martin

Nov. 18, 2026, 3.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m. (CET)

Accepts donations


Ich bin überzeugt, dass das Wissen über und die Erfahrung mit dem Tod und dem Sterben den Menschen die Angst vor diesem Thema nehmen kann, und so die Pforten in ...



Death Cafe: Zen Death Cafe Online CST

Posted by Denise Leong on Nov. 1, 2026, 8:24 a.m.



With Denise Leong

Feb. 8, 2027, 6.30 p.m. - 7.30 p.m. (Central)

Free


Welcome to this Death Café where we will share our experiences, thoughts, and feelings about death in a safe, supportive environment. All are welcome - especially those who practice in the ...



Death Cafe: Zen Death Cafe Online CST

Posted by Denise Leong on Nov. 1, 2026, 8:24 a.m.



With Denise Leong

Jan. 11, 2027, 6.30 p.m. - 7.30 p.m. (Central)

Free


Welcome to this Death Café where we will share our experiences, thoughts, and feelings about death in a safe, supportive environment. All are welcome - especially those who practice in the ...



Death Cafe: Zen Death Cafe Online CST

Posted by Denise Leong on Nov. 1, 2026, 8:23 a.m.



With Denise Leong

Dec. 14, 2026, 6.30 p.m. - 7.30 p.m. (Central)

Free


Welcome to this Death Café where we will share our experiences, thoughts, and feelings about death in a safe, supportive environment. All are welcome - especially those who practice in the ...



Death Cafe: Death Cafe Elmira/Corning

Posted by Carole Silvoy on Oct. 30, 2026, 5:05 p.m.



With Wendy Lee

Nov. 16, 2026, 5.00 p.m. - 6.30 p.m. (EDT )

Accepts donations