Latest Death Cafe News
Death Cafe write up: Second Sunday Death Cafe Portland, OR
Posted by nomenoyou1 on July 13, 2025, 10:25 p.m.
We had a wide-ranging cafe today. We discussed personal experiences with individuals who were dying. Fear was discussed several times from various perspectives. The dying process was of interest as was what we expect after death. Frustrations were expressed with uncommunicative relatives, health care providers, and unhelpful friends. We discussed end of life preparation and care. POLST, wills, and advanced directives were of interest to the group. We also discussed psychedelics as an end of life adjunct. The group was very engaged.
Death Cafe: Good Heart Companion Virtual Death Cafe
Posted by Carole Silvoy on July 12, 2025, 9:32 p.m.
With Carole Silvoy, Doula
July 15, 2026, 7.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. (EDT )
Please email me at doula@carolesilvoy.com
for the Zoom link
Notes:
We embrace silence and don’t need to fill each moment with speech.
Camera on is Optional
Voice ...
Death Cafe: Port Angeles Death Cafe "Tea to Die For" at Studio Bob
Posted by Tea To Die For on July 9, 2025, 7:38 p.m.
With Deb LaPlante / Astrid Raffinpeyloz
July 16, 2026, 5.30 p.m. - 7.00 p.m. (Pacific Timezone)
This group is meant to foster informal and relaxed monthly discussions around death without any agenda. While not a grief support group, it is open to anyone interested in deepening ...
Death Cafe write up: Virtual Death Cafe on the Hudson
Posted by Sallyann on July 2, 2025, 10:53 a.m.
It was a small and intimate gathering, with one person attending her first Death Cafe. We discussed recent losses, and how loved ones can really organize to be part of the death, which is meaninful for all. And how Zoom helps for those far away. We also discussed the aging process, our own mortality and shared our bucket lists.
Death Cafe write up: Teignmouth Death Cafe
Posted by davidberg on June 30, 2025, 11:52 p.m.
13 people. Candle in the middle not something I will do again. Much interest in holding more Death cafes in Teignmouth.
Death Cafe write up: Central Houston’s Monthly Death Cafe - June 2025
Posted by Houston Death Cafe on June 24, 2025, 5:04 p.m. 1 comment
Central Houston's June 2025 Death Cafe
We had ~20 people attend this month's discussion. It was wonderful to share space and energy with a group so diverse in background and experiences.
Something I'm bringing away is simply this: The best death is a good life.
Below you can find links to various things mentioned during the dialogue:
Local groups:
- Insight Meditation Houston
https://insighthouston.org/
- Huntsville Forensic "Body farm"
https://ifrti.org/STAFS/
https://ifrti.org/STAFS/donations.html
- Texas Death With Dignity
https://texasdeathwithdignity.org/
- Houston Zen Center: Preparing for Your Own Death class:
https://houstonzen.org/classes/preparing-for-your-own-death-1
- Bo's Place
https://www ...
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe at Chapin Memorial Library Myrtle Beach
Posted by BLLLINK on June 21, 2025, 8:03 a.m.
We had an enthusiastic gathering of eight in all for this Death Cafe on a quite busy Saturday in Myrtle Beach.
There were so many different perspectives, ideas, experiences that were shared so easily.
Though the Death Cafe participants, for the most part, arrived as strangers, they departed as collaborators in end-of-life idea sharers.
We enjoyed the terrific place at the Library to gather to talk, share cake and coffee and make new acquaintances.
New Blog post: What Grief Feels Like
Posted by Mary Ann Burrows on June 18, 2025, 6:19 p.m.
For the past seven months—since my father slipped beyond the veil and into the great mystery—I’ve been walking through what I can only call the season of grief. And let me tell you: it has not been gentle. It has been a rough, raw, soul-tumbling ride. I thought I was ready. After all, I’d had my whole life to prepare, to rehearse this leaving in my heart. But grief doesn’t ...
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe North Canterbury NZ
Posted by Death Cafe North Canterbury, Aotearoa New Zealand on June 16, 2025, 3:07 a.m.
This was a small and special Death Café with 6 of us, three men and all “returnees”.
Again we seemed to get deep very quickly, talking about ‘the system’ again – who and what is out in the community and society, the hospital and the health system which works well, and what doesn’t work. We again reflected on our own resilience, how grief seems to penetrate through our skin leaving us exposed and vulnerable. And we looked at our systems within - how prepared are we with sharing passwords, names / address and key family information with those who might need it when we die.
Death Café dates for 2025 ...
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Acomb
Posted by lewis.lansford on June 10, 2025, 3:10 a.m.
Nine of us gathered and had a long-form, wide-ranging conversation about death – our experience with it or lack thereof, our grief over it, our expectation of our own deaths and those we love, our preparations or lack thereof. It's so gratifiying to meet people IRL and for everyone to share openly and honestly, to listen attentively. I'm full of gratitude and eagerly anticipate the next one.
Death Cafe write up: Second Sunday Death Cafe Portland, OR
Posted by nomenoyou1 on June 9, 2025, 9:42 a.m.
I enjoyed a robust conversation. Generally, it was a quiet and soft-spoken group. No one had been to a Death Cafe before. Several people had left conservative religious traditions and were navigating a spiritual life that filled their current needs. A few people had recent losses and others had no personal experience with death. We had long discussions on the dying process and what came after death. Fear was a common theme. People asked for insights on how to connect with family. There was some loneliness. We had long conversations on preparing for death. Some attendees wanted to connect with others, others wanted to be more comfortable with ...
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe - Kirby Muxloe
Posted by Catrina Young on June 8, 2025, 7:16 a.m.
Absolutely thrilled that Kirby Muxloe’s first Death Cafe was well attended; there were approximately ten of us of various ages and genders. Everyone contributed to discussions which ranged from whether it was important to have a funeral to whether we’d like to record a farewell to be played after we die. Several people shared the importance they felt for holding conversations with loved ones about their funeral wishes or leaving written instructions. Judging by their comments it’s fair to say others enjoyed it too with several committing to attending future cafes.
The next Death Cafe will be held at The Royal Oak, Kirby Muxloe 24th ...
New Blog post: Death & Dying: A Comprehensive Questionnaire
Posted by J. Martin Strangeweather on June 2, 2025, 11:23 a.m.
I understand the topic of death makes most people uncomfortable, but in gaining a deeper awareness of death and the dying process, we heighten our appreciation and respect for life. A person's lifelong behavior is unwittingly (and wittingly) influenced by their views on death. To deny or ignore death is to distort life. The meaning of life is only brought to full illumination in light of death. With that in mind, I have ...
New Blog post: Fear of a near death experience
Posted by Megan on May 31, 2025, 11:32 a.m.
I'm scared of having a near death experience. I've been reading all about them and the changes they can bring people and that is so scary for me to think of. I'm afraid of loosing who I am here and now I've really come to like who I am and love my life and the thought of being a changed person after an NDE scares me greatly. I'm afraid that ...
Death Cafe write up: Orange County Death Cafe- May 21 2025
Posted by Anne Weston on May 29, 2025, 4:23 p.m.
Notes from Orange County Death Café, May 21, 2025
Facilitated by Sara Williams
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
There are now 6 Death Cafes in Durham and Orange counties:
• 1st Thursday of the month, 6:00-8:00 p.m.: Orange County Death Café, Endswell FH, 407 Meadowlands Dr., Hillsborough, moderator: James McKelvey. Registration at https://endswellfuneralhome.com/news-and-events/
• 2nd Monday of the month, 5:45-7:45 p.m.: Hillsborough Death Café, 903 Eno Street, Hillsborough, facilitated by Neidra Clark. To register contact Neidra at neidra@mindspring.com.
• 3rd Monday of the month, 9:30-11:00 a.m.: Daylight Death Café, Seymour Center, Chapel Hill, facilitated by John Chase. To register, contact ...