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
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Talking about death
A Death Cafe is an agenda free discussion about death. So far we've held 22607 Death Cafes.
ListingsTo date we've held 22607 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 94 countries.
Our guide
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.
Recent posts
Death Cafe write up: Ashen Moon Greeley Death Cafe
Posted by Rowan Hawkins on Dec. 15, 2025, 9:29 p.m.
There were new faces at the cafe tonight, especially since we had to suddenly move our location! This time we discussed lost ones passed and advanced planning, taking the opportunity to complete Advanced Directive and both medical and financial power of attorney forms. Skully was delighted to assist and help make their passing more structured when they need it most!
Death Cafe write up: Portland, OR Thursday Evening Death Cafe
Posted by nomenoyou1 on Dec. 15, 2025, 10:11 a.m.
We enjoyed a cornucopia of cake and cookies along with tea before our meeting last night. Scott facilitated and David and Ellen leant their insights. The group was very knowledgeable and engaged in our discussion of death and dying. With such a deep understanding in the attendees, we were able to explore each topic in detail. Each person shared their personal experiences with death and how they felt during and after the dying process. We had a person who is learning the academic side of death. Other people came from backgrounds in chaplaincy and mental health. They shared years of growth and development as they experienced death and ...
Death Cafe write up: Portland, OR Thursday Evening Death Cafe
Posted by nomenoyou1 on Dec. 13, 2025, 10:33 a.m.
Nine people attended this monthly Thursday evening Cafe at the Peace House in Northeast Portland. For several people this was their first Death Cafe. We discussed many tender topics including fear of death and love of life, living with a terminal diagnosis, living with grief and loss. Grief for an imperfect family member who caused us pain is especially challenging. The importance of gratitude as a daily life guide was discussed. Several people expressed gratitude for having an open space to discuss their concerns, hopes and fears. Chocolate cake, vanilla cake and gluten free cookies with tea were enjoyed, and the leftovers left for the Peace House community.
Death Cafe write up: Interlake Death Cafe
Posted by Ev Ward on Dec. 10, 2025, 4:44 p.m.
We had 25 people show up at this café. Thusly we split into two groups for sharing. People were very thirsty for the chance to share. It was nice that CBC Winnipeg gave us an interview beforehand to promote.
Death Cafe: Mourning Brew Virtual Death Cafe EST with Marissa Jane
Posted by Marissa Jane on Dec. 8, 2025, 8:41 p.m.
With Marissa Jane
Dec. 26, 2025, 8.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. (Eastern)
Accepts donations
Death is often treated as the final taboo—something we avoid, ignore, or fear in silence. But I believe that when we create space to talk about death, we’re ...
Death Cafe: Central Houston’s Monthly Death Cafe - January 2026
Posted by Houston Death Cafe on Dec. 8, 2025, 11:31 a.m.
With Kuaybe Noor
Jan. 3, 2026, 11.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. (CST)
Accepts donations
Talking about death won’t kill you, so come along to a Death Café!
All are welcome at our monthly discussion circle on death (and life).
We are meeting this ...
With Christine Smith
Dec. 30, 2025, 5.00 p.m. - 7.00 p.m. (eastern)
Free
With Laavanya Pasupuleti
Dec. 28, 2025, 7.00 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. (EDT)
Free
Modern society has largely left death unacknowledged though it is something each person will eventually face. Now more than ever is there a greater need to discuss the reality of ...
With Mary and Gary
Jan. 3, 2026, 1.00 p.m. - 3.00 p.m. (Pacific)
Free
With Deathwalker Doula Services
Jan. 3, 2026, 1.00 p.m. - 3.00 p.m. (Central Time Zone)
Free
We are running this event to help encourage conversations about death and taboos surrounding it. We aim to create an inclusive and safe environment to offer support to the communities ...
With Ruth Debra and Thom Bettinger
Jan. 1, 2026, 2.00 p.m. - 3.30 p.m. (Pacific )
Free
This Death Cafe is sponsored by Planning Ahead for LGBTQ Seniors (PALS), and is geared primarily to members of the LGBTQ community and allies.
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With Letizia Scudetti ed Erika Sorci
Dec. 20, 2025, 11.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. (Rome Italy)
Free
With Tricia Williams
Dec. 20, 2025, 12.30 p.m. - 2.00 p.m. (GMT)
Free
Note that we are now offering a zoom link for those who cannot join in peson in the library. Contact me for details.
An opportunity to talk about death and ...
With El Aranas
Dec. 26, 2025, 12.00 p.m. - 1.15 p.m. (PST)
Accepts donations
Our discussion is always about and led by our attendees. We are not here to promote each others products or services. Upmost respect of the space is required. Thank you.
With Lauren Bear
Jan. 2, 2026, 12.00 p.m. - 1.30 p.m. (Mountain)
Free
Welcome to our new location at the Southglenn Library. We're in Study Room 3.
Please bring a brown-bag lunch or snack.
Lauren Bear and Mary Ozanic came together to ...