Latest Death Cafe News
With Jim Van Buskirk + Jim Mitulski
May 10, 2026, 12.30 p.m. - 2.00 p.m. (PDT)
We will be sitting down to talk frankly and honestly about end-of-life issues. And we will have cake!
With Jayne and Francesca
May 6, 2026, 6.30 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. (GMT)
Join us at Reading Death Cafe for open and honest discussions about death and dying over tea and cake.
All are welcome to this friendly and informal event. There is ...
Death Cafe: Portland, OR Thursday Evening Death Cafe
Posted by nomenoyou1 on Feb. 7, 2026, 9:13 p.m.
With City of Roses Death Cafe
May 10, 2026, 6.30 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. (PST)
A Death Cafe is an open and respectful conversation about the topic of death with no agenda, objectives, or themes. We will introduce ourselves, including what brought each of us ...
Death Cafe: Life & Death Cafe - Cincinnati/Blue Ash
Posted by compassionatetransitions on Feb. 6, 2026, 1:33 p.m.
With Compassionate Transitions
May 5, 2026, 6.00 p.m. - 7.30 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 ...
With Jacqui Williams
May 5, 2026, 10.30 a.m. - 12.00 p.m. (Brisbane, Australia )
Register via TryBooking and you will receive a Zoom link to attend the online discussion.
Death Cafe write up: Kirby Muxloe Death Cafe
Posted by Catrina Young on Feb. 3, 2026, 9:44 a.m.
There were 4 of us in attendance this month, two of whom were new to the cafe. Valuable conversation around the importance of talking about and preparing for death. Lots of laughter and excellent refreshments. Thanks to attenddees and hope to see you at future cafes.
All welcome - next cafe 20 April 2026
With Melissa (Mel) McClave
May 5, 2026, 4.30 p.m. - 6.00 p.m. (PT)
Do you have an interest in the subject of dying and death?
Are you looking for a safe place to share your thoughts, ask questions, and hear what others say ...
With Davinica Nemtzow & Thomas Memorial Library
May 7, 2026, 6.30 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. (Eastern)
Join us the first Thursday of every month at Thomas Memorial Library. Come drink tea, nosh on homemade treats, and engage in a meaningful and curious conversation about death & dying!
Death Cafe write up: Virtual Death Cafe Louisville EST
Posted by Justin Magnuson on Jan. 28, 2026, 2:10 p.m.
It's hard to believe I've been hosting Death Cafes since 2014. Occassionally I think this is the last one and then the conversation reminds me why I started hosting them in the first place.There's are still stones to turn and work to be done.
Death Cafe write up: Venice, FL Quarterly Death Cafe - an Important Conversation
Posted by finaljourneydoula on Jan. 28, 2026, 1:22 p.m.
Fifteen people shared experiences, ideas, laughter, and tears at our recent Death Café held in the Library Room of Waters Hall. We discussed loss and how grief can be unpredictable and linger, and explored how an End of Life Doula can provide services to support us now, before we are at the end of our days or as caregivers of others. We were pleasantly surposed to have the company of three Death Doulas (plus me), and a published poet who wrote a book on grief. It was an amazingly vibrant afternoon!
Within our circle of discussion, we touched on poetry, novels, and non-fiction (including checklists we can use ...
With Sandra Coyner
May 20, 2026, 4.45 p.m. - 6.00 p.m. (CST)
Looking forward to an organic conversation about death wherever that may lead:) Space is limited. Sign up to reserve your free spot. Please go to www.growwellyoga.com and then ...
Death Cafe write up: Mourning Brew Death Cafe with Marissa Jane
Posted by Marissa Jane on Jan. 27, 2026, 7:27 p.m.
Death Cafe: Potrero Death Cafe San Francisco, CA
Posted by jimvanbuskirk on Jan. 26, 2026, 9:59 p.m.
With Jim Van Buskirk, Danielle Brandon, Anthony Rocco
May 13, 2026, 6.00 p.m. - 7.30 p.m. (PDT)
We are excited to return to the Potrero Branch Library! Our Death Café is a respectful space where you can feel comfortable sharing your questions, curiosity, fears, beliefs and stories ...
Death Cafe write up: Valparaíso Death Cafe en Terruá Bistro
Posted by Yo me creo la Muerte on Jan. 22, 2026, 8:28 a.m.
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