Death Cafe write-ups
Albany Virtual Death Cafe PST Write up
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/
Belper Death Cafe Write up
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 ...
Virtual Death Cafe Albany, CA USA Write up
Posted by JimKirkpatrick on March 3, 2026, 3:05 p.m.
11 Women and men gathered on zoom. From West, South, South East, North East, Midwest, UK and Canada . We begin saying where we live, experiences with Death Cafe, as well as what brings us to Death Cafe. All are invited to describe what they had on their minds/hearts today. We are free to remain quiet or take space to speak from our hearts. We spoke of what to say to loved ones of person who has died, various experieces of accompanying those who are dying thru volunteerism and with family and friends. We listened respectfully, leaving room for silence and reflections.
Ashen Moon Greeley Death Cafe CO Write up
Posted by Rowan Hawkins on March 1, 2026, 11:05 a.m.
While attendance was small again, the conversation was lively! Today, we discussed how to live when you're handling death at the same time. A new parent having to travel to spend time with a dying family member. The idea was that death is rushed and feels urgent, but life is the exact opposite and is slow and leisurely. Every second counts when you're living and it should be explored fully and let the clock of death tick on as it can't be controlled on its own.
Central Houston’s Monthly Death Cafe - March 2026 Write up
Posted by Houston Death Cafe on Feb. 23, 2026, 3:17 p.m.
References for Central Houston's March 2026 Death Cafe
We had 16 people join this month's discussion; 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
- Death Collaborative
https://deathcollaborative.org/
- Empty Bowls Houston
https://www.houstonfoodbank.org/take-action/specialgroups/empty-bowls-houston/
- Urban Harvest
Books
- The Good Death: A Guide for Supporting Your Loved One through the ...
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 ...