Latest Death Cafe News
With Sophie Van Walwyk & Annie Hogben
March 19, 2026, 10.30 a.m. - 12.00 p.m. (GBT)
Join us at …………… for cake, coffee, and a relaxed, open chat about death - a subject we all too often avoid in our everyday conversations.
With Hannah Risley
April 4, 2026, 3.00 p.m. - 4.30 p.m. (Eastern)
Death Cafés are an opportunity to demystify the death experience. We offer an open, safe environment for discussing thoughts and feelings about all manner of death and dying. At ...
Death Cafe write up: ESP Death Cafe
Posted by Candy Penfold on Feb. 17, 2026, 9:37 a.m.
I was blown away with the openness, the bravery and vulnerability of my peers (because of course, the nurse hat came off as I stepped into that space and I was just one of them). We laughed and cried and ate and drank tea and coffee (I splashed out and got them some costa sachets, and dried mango for those who didn't want cake) and gave them fidget toys and tissues so put their nerves somewhere. It was beautiful. What a lovely way to spend a Saturday afternoon! I hope they loved it as much as me, even if I did make them cry.
With FederCelebranti - Sulmona
March 29, 2026, 5.30 p.m. - 7.30 p.m. (Rome)
Il nostro Death Café è uno spazio aperto, rispettoso e confidenziale dove le persone possono esprimere le loro opinioni in modo sicuro.
Non ci sono gerarchie e la discussione è guidata ...
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Acomb (York, UK)
Posted by lewis.lansford on Feb. 16, 2026, 5:26 a.m.
We had five guests and two faciltators. We devoted much of the discussion to the practicalities of what happens when someone dies. Do you have to call a funeral home? What are the options for getting a body from home to the crematorium? What does a natural burial entail? What are the alternatives to a traditional church funeral? We all agreed in the end that if people talked more about these matters, they wouldn't seem so mysterious and they would become easier to navigate. Big gratitude for everyone who showed up and joined the conversation!
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Newtown Australia
Posted by Melissa Halliday on Feb. 15, 2026, 8:09 p.m.
A delight to host another lively Death Cafe on Saturday (Valentines Day) and enjoy some meaningful conversations over tea and cake.
Feedback forms showed that participabts generally enjoyed their time and wished it had gone longer.
One remarked that he felt there was not enough talk about death but as I mentioned: end of life discussions are free to go where the speaker wishes and as host I seek to facilitate but not control the conversations. That said, with some big personalities in the room, it was necessary to bring the talk back to allowing the next person the opportunity to share. I usually have a timer set ...
Death Cafe: Edmonton Death Cafe - South Side Meetup
Posted by Jay S. "Alohajay" on Feb. 15, 2026, 7:12 p.m.
With Jay S. "alohajay"
March 21, 2026, 1.00 p.m. - 3.00 p.m. (MST)
With Sophie Bold and Wendy Frazer
March 22, 2026, 3.00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m. (GMT (UTC + 0))
It is our belief, formed both from our own experiences and from our therapy practices, that finding a place in our lives to contemplate death and dying has the potential ...
With Kimberly Callaway & Mark Thorpe
March 19, 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: Tucson Death Cafe Friendly & Fearless MST
Posted by TucsonFFDeathCafe on Feb. 11, 2026, 10:17 a.m.
Here’s a big secret. At Death Cafes we may talk a lot about death, but we are really talking about how to live with death in the world. We know about near death experiences, but not actual really for-a-while die and come back to tell about it, yet. The fact that there are, by default, no experts in this area is really freeing. We are free to have our own ideas, opinions, venture to share them, listen to others and try on new ideas in a safe environment. We’re all just people in process. Life in progress, go slow. It’s my favorite thing about Cafes ...
With Megan Mitchell
March 28, 2026, 3.00 p.m. - 4.45 p.m. (est)
I believe everyone deserves a safe space to ask hard questions without fear of judgment and to explore the thoughts and uncertainties we often carry quietly. When we avoid these ...
Death Cafe write up: Second Sunday Death Cafe Portland, OR
Posted by nomenoyou1 on Feb. 10, 2026, 9:21 a.m.
With Lauren Bear
April 3, 2026, 12.00 p.m. - 1.30 p.m. (Mountain)
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 created this space to discuss death ...
Death Cafe: Life & Death Cafe - Mason, OH
Posted by compassionatetransitions on Feb. 6, 2026, 1:31 p.m.
With Compassionate Transitions
April 1, 2026, 10.45 a.m. - 12.15 p.m. (EDT)
Death informs life. By talking about it, by holding the conversation, and by caring listening, today's choices about how we want to live our lives can become much more ...
Death Cafe write up: Central Houston’s Monthly Death Cafe - February 2026
Posted by Houston Death Cafe on Feb. 5, 2026, 10:39 p.m.
References for Central Houston's February 2026 Death Cafe
We had 33 people attend this month's dialogue; an honest, impassioned, and vulnerable conversation ensued. Thanks to every one of you for your presence and contribution to our shared space.
Below you can find links to various things mentioned during the dialogue.
If there is something missing from my list you'd like to add and easily share with the group, just leave a public comment in the box at the bottom of this page.
Local groups & resources
- Bo's Place
https://www.bosplace.org/en/
- Death Collaborative
https://deathcollaborative.org/
- Empty Bowls Houston
https://www.houstonfoodbank.org ...