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Death Cafe write up: Virtual Death Cafe South Africa
Posted by Marie-Louise on April 24, 2026, 10:50 a.m.
End-of-life doulas Lisa Ludwig-Mackenzie & Marie-Louise Steyn co-hosted this gathering at 7:30 p.m., SAST, on April 23rd. There were 16 of us, including 2 guests from the US. The duration of our Café was 90 minutes.
After brief introductions and sharing what brought each of us to DC, we split into two breakout rooms for more intimate discussions. Our conversations travelled far and wide, from the personal realities of loss and the role of a doula to complex discussions on VSED, MAiD, and the Kubler-Ross stages of grief. We touched upon the essential nature of end-of-life planning, the reality of navigating transitions alone, the intentionality ...
With Gay Saxby, Martin Coul & Helen Palmer
Oct. 19, 2026, 6.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. (CET)
Death Cafés offer a warm, welcoming space for open and relaxed conversations about life, death, and dying! The atmosphere is informal, with no structured questions or objectives. As your ...
With Gay Saxby, Martin Coul & Helen Palmer
Sept. 1, 2026, 6.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. (CET)
Death Cafés offer a warm, welcoming space for open and relaxed conversations about life, death, and dying! The atmosphere is informal, with no structured questions or objectives. As your ...
Death Cafe write up: Iowa Death Cafe
Posted by DeathCafeIowa on April 22, 2026, 9:20 a.m.
The conversation was very rich, discussing what death acceptance looks like. We also pondered the meaning of this life and where death fits in. We covered religion vs. spirituality and that death does not cancel out life.
Death Cafe write up: Kirby Muxloe Death Cafe
Posted by Catrina Young on April 21, 2026, 10:49 a.m.
Another successful meeting at which we welcomed some regular and some new visitors. Conversation ranged from different types of grief, practical steps to take to alleviate the burden of one's death for others to what rituals we'd want at our own funerals.
With Hollie
Aug. 14, 2026, 10.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. (GMT)
Death Cafe write up: Second Sunday Death Cafe Portland, OR
Posted by nomenoyou1 on April 12, 2026, 10:06 p.m.
Joan and Scott had a busy cafe with two active tables at the Friends Meeting House. Everyone enjoyed cake and tea before selling in. Scott's table discussed issues of dealing with acute grief. There was a great deal of very personal self-disclosure. We discussed accessing groups in Portland and the processing of grief in a group setting. We also reviewed individual therapy and psychoactive medication. Members had considerable personal experiences to share. There was discussion of the loss of a child, other types of loss, and loss of a pet. We reviewed the loss of companionship. There was interest in end-of-life care. We discussed funerals, disposal of ...
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe - Bozeman MT
Posted by RogerBarnes on April 12, 2026, 4:08 p.m.
With the youngest in their mid 20s and the oldest in their early 80s, this was a great group of 18 people with very nice energy.
Death Cafe write up: Myrtle Beach Death Cafe at Chapin Memorial Library
Posted by BLLLINK on April 12, 2026, 7:50 a.m.
The seven participants at yesterday's Myrtle Beach Death Cafe at Chapin Memorial Library enjoyed a convivial early afternoon conversation covering a wide range of topics.
Attendance was off a bit from our typical 10-12 participants; a beautiful day at the beach is a significant distraction. So, too, are the hundreds of activities in this popular beach destination of ours.
Those who've attended previous Myrtle Beach Death Cafes at Chapin Memorial Library know we try to follow the founder's suggested guidance of having "cake and tea/coffee" be an integral aspect (to encourage amiable conversations).
Yesterday's "conversation nibbles", instead, was a platter of snack pastries ...
Article featuring Death Cafe, written by Emily Longhurst. Whilst Death Cafe conversations are always based on the topics brought by attendees and not pre-set by the host, they can sometimes be shaped by the communities that attend, in this instance, natural burial and similar topics are prevalant.
See more at: New England Times
With Kimberly Callaway & Mark Thorpe
Aug. 13, 2026, 6.30 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. (PDT)
“It’s a crazy life and we only get one.” That was my motto for as long as I can remember, and I have tried to live my life accordingly ...
Death Cafe write up: Albany Virtual Death Cafe PST
Posted by JimKirkpatrick on March 23, 2026, 10:11 a.m.
Genevieve and Jim opened this Death Cafe. 13 participants from USA and Canada. Discussion included life after life, "near death experiences," presence of spirits and angels, grief, comfort with our mortality. Speaking and listening was most of our time. And a fair amount of time silently present. Wrap up included a song titled "What the world needs now is love sweet love" feeling gratitude, and appreciation for our time together. We will meet again 4th Sunday in April. Check for Virtual Death Cafe Albany on https://www.eventbrite.com/
Death Cafe: Death Cafe at Milwaukee Public Library - Martin Luther King Branch
Posted by MarthaBadger on March 21, 2026, 2:04 p.m.
With Greater Milwaukee Death Doulas
Aug. 18, 2026, 5.30 p.m. - 7.30 p.m. (Central Daylight Time)
A Death Café is a place for people of all ages to discuss issues related to death and dying. The goal is to support each other in normalizing talk about ...
Death Cafe write up: Belper Death Cafe
Posted by kate.stoddart20@gmail.com on March 20, 2026, 6:41 a.m.
Seven people attended the cafe in our great community space, from an initial list of 12 on the booking. We had explanations from almost all the no shows, who will book on one of the others this year.
There were fresh flowers on all the tables, which welcomed people into the room. We all sat around one table.
Everyone contributed and stayed the full two hours, despite one person saying they woudl 'just listen' and the other that they would not stay for the duration.
One person was deep in grief, but wanted to be there, and spoke eloquently and movingly.
Some else quoted a beautiful extract from ...
Death Cafe: Arlington, VA August Death Cafe, Courthouse Library (Arlington, VA)
Posted by Stephanie Dillemuth on March 10, 2026, 3:34 p.m.
With Arlington Public Library - Courthouse
Aug. 25, 2026, 6.00 p.m. - 7.30 p.m. (ET)