Death Cafe write-ups
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.
13 people. Candle in the middle not something I will do again. Much interest in holding more Death cafes in Teignmouth.
Central Houston’s Monthly Death Cafe - June 2025 Write up
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 ...
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.
Death Cafe North Canterbury NZ Write up
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 Acomb Write up
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.
Second Sunday Death Cafe Portland, OR Write up
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 - Kirby Muxloe Write up
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 ...
Orange County Death Cafe- May 21 2025 Write up
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 ...
East Hawaii Death Cafe Write up
Posted by AGoodDeath007 on May 24, 2025, 5:14 p.m.
Wow. We had a wonderful turnout at our very first East Hawaii Death Cafe on May 6, 2025!
It was heartening to see so many people—new faces and familiar ones—gather with open hearts and curious minds. We shared stories, asked thoughtful questions, and held space for one another in the most gentle, authentic way.
There’s something profoundly human about sitting in a circle and talking openly about death: our fears, our hopes, the unfinished business, and the surprising gifts grief can bring. It was clear that when we break the silence around death, we also breathe life into our communities.
Mahalo to everyone who showed ...
Death Cafe Whangarei Write up
Posted by Jo Moselen on May 18, 2025, 6:20 p.m.
This death café was generously hosted in the Hundertwasser Art Centre, a new venue for us which worked very well. A participant commented on the round table arrangement being very good, an equaliser. There were thirteen participants including the two facilitators. The conversation was varied, including “getting your shit together’, the reluctance of parents to talk about their deaths, planning and wishes not being honoured and overridden by family, Body bequest, wills and dying intestate, advance directives, knowing what to do when someone dies, being aware of death making each day the best it can be.
Participant comments - 'rekaxed atmosphere and useful discussion, honesty of strangers.
We will ...
Notes from Orange County Death Café, January 15, 2025
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
There are now 5 Death Cafes in Durham and Orange counties:
• 1st Thursday of the month, 6:00-8:00 p.m.: Orange County Death Café, 407 Meadowlands Dr., Hillsborough, facilitator TBD. 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 the Seymour Center front desk, 919-968-2070. In ...
Notes from Orange County Death Café, February 6, 2025
Moderator: James McKelvey
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
There are now 5 Death Cafes in Durham and Orange counties:
• 1st Thursday of the month, 6:00-8:00 p.m.: Orange County Death Café, 407 Meadowlands Dr., Hillsborough, facilitator TBD. 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 the Seymour Center front ...
Notes from Orange County Death Café, March 6, 2025
Moderator: James McKelvey
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
There are now 7 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, facilitator 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.
• 2nd Saturday of the month, 3-5 p.m.: Death Café Noir at the Stanford Warren Library, 1201 Fayetteville St., Durham, facilitated by Traci Hathaway ...
Notes from Orange County Death Café, March 19, 2025
Facilitated by Sara Williams
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
There are now 7 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, facilitator TBD. 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.
• 2nd Saturday of the month, 3:00-4:00 p.m., Death Café Noir, Stanford Warren Library (location may change), Durham, facilitated by Traci Hathaway. For ...