Death Cafe write-ups
Six of the registered persons sat around the table to talk about death, life, and other related subjects.
Their sincere, engaging energy created a memorable Death Cafe that went over the two hour mark.
Great cake, coffee, interestisting people with compassionate thoughts ... that's why there've been over 22,000 Death Cafes around the world.
Death Cafes at Chapin Memorial Library are regularly slated monthly events on the:
SECOND SATURDAY and FOURTH TUESDAY.
Registrations are a must due to space and cake ordering. ;-)
You can register for the remaining February Death Cafe and the March Death Cafes, here: https://calendar.chapinlibrary.org/
ESP Death Cafe Write up
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.
Death Cafe Acomb (York, UK) Write up
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 Newtown Australia Write up
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 ...
Tucson Death Cafe Friendly & Fearless MST Write up
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 ...
Second Sunday Death Cafe Portland, OR Write up
Posted by nomenoyou1 on Feb. 10, 2026, 9:21 a.m.
Central Houston’s Monthly Death Cafe - February 2026 Write up
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 ...
Kirby Muxloe Death Cafe Write up
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
Virtual Death Cafe Louisville EST Write up
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.
Venice, FL Quarterly Death Cafe - an Important Conversation Write up
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 ...
Mourning Brew Death Cafe with Marissa Jane Write up
Posted by Marissa Jane on Jan. 27, 2026, 7:27 p.m.
Valparaíso Death Cafe en Terruá Bistro Write up
Posted by Yo me creo la Muerte on Jan. 22, 2026, 8:28 a.m.
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Anchorage Death Cafe 907 Write up
Posted by DeathCafeAk on Jan. 20, 2026, 1:10 a.m.
We invite you to join us anytime!! We're demystifying the death conversation one person at a time. We're delighted to hold this sacred space for individuals to meet and respectfully share their thoughts (about all things death and dying) without advisement or judgement. Attendees are empowered to take the necessary self- determined steps to both live and die well.
Spencerport, NY Death Cafe Write up
Posted by director@aurorahousewmc.com on Jan. 17, 2026, 12:42 p.m.
Please join us at the Spencerport NY, Death Café for open conversations on death and dying, and together we will create a safe and supportive environment to explore and ask questions with no set agenda, outcomes or themes. Please note that this is a discussion and not a grief support group, although we acknowledge that grief may arise for some as we discuss topics that sometimes touch us deeply.
Marie Curie Death Cafe Penarth Write up
Posted by Rhi Axtell on Jan. 14, 2026, 6:01 a.m.
Facilitator: Lisa Casson
There were five of us in attendance this month, and, to quote one of the attendees, it felt like a ‘meeting of like-minded people’. Right away during introductions, a seed was planted which would shape the discussions throughout the café: How do we stay in the moment? How do we slow down and appreciate what we have? Especially with the consideration that we could die at any moment.
With this question to consider, we also discussed what we need to have in place – a living will, for sure, and power of attorney, but also what conversations do we need to have with our loved ones ...