Death Cafe write-ups
Ashen Moon Greeley Death Cafe Write up
Posted by Rowan Hawkins on Nov. 17, 2025, 9:35 p.m.
Attendance was small again this month, but Skully enjoyed a warm chai while talking about how there are some tribal cultures that still go through ritual cannibalism as part of their funeral services.
Ashen Moon Greeley Death Cafe Write up
Posted by Rowan Hawkins on Nov. 17, 2025, 9:27 p.m.
While attendance was small, there were discussions about the emotional grief and steps when having a stillborn or miscarriage.
While I had previously dabbled with Death Cafes in-person in Massachusetts US, but lost track when I switched states for work and even though I desired to connect with like minded folks in this space, things got lost in translation.
While visting the UK, I saw a virtual event on the deathcafe website that was happening on the same day I logged on and in an hour's time i.e. 11/16 and I hopped on - believing serendipidity.
The conversations were interesting and a mix of individuals with varied life experiences turned up. We talked about the process of how end of life doulas work, hospice care ...
Nine people, once strangers, showed up at Chapin Memorial Library for a two-hour Death Café, and the conversation never really stopped.
With cake on the table and coffee in hand, people opened up about everything from family stories to worries, to the odd bits of humor that come with talking about death honestly.
It was relaxed, thoughtful, sometimes surprisingly funny — the kind of gathering that reminds you how good it feels to talk openly about things most folks avoid.
Birmingham AL Death Cafe Write up
Posted by halliejess on Nov. 8, 2025, 10:27 a.m.
We hosted our first Death Cafe at the Cha House in Birmingham, AL. The event exceeded our expectations! We didn't require a formal RSVP so we were uncertain how many people would attend. We had approximately 30 people present for the event. The attendees were engaged and thoughtful and we covered a variety of topics including traditional vs green burials, our own mortality and how to be present for family/friends at the end of life. We are hopeful this will be the first of many in our area.
Central Houston’s Monthly Death Cafe - November 2025 Write up
Posted by Houston Death Cafe on Oct. 28, 2025, 11:58 a.m.
Central Houston's November 2025 Death Cafe
We had around 12 people join in the conversation this month.
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
-National Museum of Funeral History
https://nmfh.org/
- San Antonio Day of the Dead | Día de los Muertos
https://muertosfest.com/
- Omega House Hospice
https://avenue360.org/houston-clinic-locations/montrose/
https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/omega-house
- First Unitarian Universalist Church of ...
Edenbridge Death Cafe: Live gets better when we talk about death at a Death Cafe Write up
Posted by Ruth Sugden on Oct. 28, 2025, 4:57 a.m.
A lovely meet up with 8 attendeees - of all ages and abilities. We talked, we shared, we explored and - most importantly - we laughed (remembering loved ones and fun send offs).
Online Death Cafe Iowa CST Write up
Posted by DeathCafeIowa on Oct. 22, 2025, 12:04 p.m.
This month at our October Death Café we had 9 attendees! We had a lot of new faces, as well as many that we see every month! It was so fun learning about everyone, and discussing all things death. This month our conversation focused a lot on the Death with Dignity Act that is being voted in in Indiana. We talked about what it is, and how we feel about the topic of Medically Aided Death as a whole. We also discussed other things that can assist in making the dying process more comfortable, such as psychedelics, morphine, hypnosis, and meditation. Another big topic that got brought up ...
Second Sunday Death Cafe Portland, OR Write up
Posted by nomenoyou1 on Oct. 12, 2025, 10:22 p.m.
We had a small but actively engaged group of interesting attendees at the Friends Meeting House. After enjoying tea and Marionberry Cake we launched into a wide-ranging conversation on death and dying. The group came from a variety of backgrounds and had many stories to relate. There was concern about the lack of openness in our culture to discuss death. Several people asked to hear more about how other cultures navigate the issue. We discussed planning a good death. Choosing and talking to an end of life advocate was interesting to several attendees. Advanced directives and POLST were discussed. Body disposal options were discussed. We spent lots of ...
Houston Spring Branch Death Cafe - October 2025 Write up
Posted by Houston Death Cafe on Oct. 6, 2025, 3:13 p.m.
Houston Spring Branch October 2025 Death Cafe
We had 11 people attend the Spring Branch Death Cafe -- the smaller group welcomed Death Cafe first timers, returning folks, and regulars.
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
- Blazing Star Sanctuary (Katy, Texas Green Burial)
https://naturesburial.org
- Eloise Woods Natural Burial Park
https://www.eloisewoods.com
- McGovern Medical School's Willed Body Program and Galveston Bay burials at ...
Central Houston’s Monthly Death Cafe - October 2025 Write up
Posted by Houston Death Cafe on Oct. 6, 2025, 3:07 p.m.
Central Houston's October 2025 Death Cafe
18 people attended this month's gathering. The conversation was fast-paced and high-energy this month, touching on a great many topics related to death and dying -- generating quite a list of resources below! I'm happy to get this out to y'all as fast as possible.
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 and resources
- Blazing Star Sanctuary (Katy, Texas ...
This was an awesome event. About 30 people attended and it lasted around 90 minutes. Cake and coffee were served. The space and tables were decorate. People in their 20s to people in their 80s. It was interesting how the discussion evolved around losing other people and pets as opposed to talking about our own deaths. Not sure if this means more people need support around grief or are we just that adverse to facing our own demise?
Omaha is becoming more death curious! Lots of ppl asking for another so looking at planning one for November possibly.
Online Death Cafe Mourning Brew EST Write up
Posted by Marissa Jane on Oct. 2, 2025, 12:35 p.m. 5 comments
What a beautiful and heartfelt conversation we shared together during this months Death Cafe! Thank you to everyone who joined us- whether it was your first time or you've been part of our community for several months. Each person's presence and willingness to share made our gathering truly special.
We explored so many meaningful topics during our session:
Grief and Loss: We discussed the deeply personal experiences of grief, including the sudden loss of beloved pets and family members, and how the healing process unfolds differently for everyone - sometimes taking a year and a half or longer to feel better. We explored the concept of carrying ...
Online Death Cafe Iowa CST Write up
Posted by DeathCafeIowa on Sept. 18, 2025, 10:06 a.m. 1 comment
Our most recent Death Café was held on September 16th, and we had 5 people in attendance. This month, it really felt like we all connected because of our experiences working with death and dying. It led us to our main topic of self-care, and how we can make this a priority in our work. We also talked about the relationships we make in this work, and how much of an honor it is to sit with people in their last moments, or sit with others in their grief afterwards. It is a privilege to be included in this part of their life, and we are forever ...
Ashen Moon Greeley Death Cafe Write up
Posted by Rowan Hawkins on Sept. 15, 2025, 10:15 p.m.
While few were in attendance, Skully had a wonderful time as always learning about the difficulties and moral questions of dying for the disabled and the incarcerated in the United States. Complex questions of assistance in dying was also mentioned with these groups.
The affogato was legendary, especially with oreo crumbs and hot fudge!