Latest Death Cafe News
With Lisa Casson
April 28, 2025, 2.00 p.m. - 3.30 p.m. (GMT)
Join us for a drop in social gathering, where we have open conversations around all things relating to death, dying and how this shows up within our lives and living ...
Death Cafe write up: Kitsap Death Cafe
Posted by katyray on Jan. 28, 2025, 1:53 p.m.
Join us for a lively conversation about death and dying! No therapy, no agenda, just a safe and respectful space (including tea and cake!) to discuss thoughts, fears, and ponderings about the taboo topic of death with fellow mortals in hopes that we can enrich our day to day lives.
Death Cafe write up: Knaresborough Death Cafe
Posted by Richard Cyster on Jan. 28, 2025, 1:40 p.m.
Another successful Death Cafe. In fact, with the increading numbers attensding we will need to find an alternate venue. Still looking at present.
New Blog post: End of Life Doulas
Posted by Kate Leotta on Jan. 24, 2025, 8:40 p.m.
By Kate Leotta, End of Life Doula Swan Song Journey – ABN: 85937495659
Are Australian’s preparing or prepared for their End of Life? Or is the subject off limits, Taboo? Talking about death does not necessarily hasten the event. Dying and death is a human event and not just a medical or a profit driven one.
The challenges that humans face after a life limiting diagnosis may include the stigma of having chronic disease and ...
New Blog post: Living, Dying, Death and Body Disposition
Posted by Kate Leotta on Jan. 24, 2025, 8:34 p.m.
By Kate Leotta, End of Life Doula Swan Song Journey – ABN: 85937495659.
In reference to documentaries which aired on Television and the internet in 2024; documentary makers are bringing forth the subjects of living with a terminal illness, dying, death and body disposition here in Australia and overseas.
Myself and other End of Life Doulas want to help instigate the shift for Aussies to have a more open-minded approach to these subjects. Having life and ...
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Virtual Iowa CST
Posted by DeathCafeIowa on Jan. 22, 2025, 3:55 p.m.
Our most recent Death Café was held January 21st and we had 7 people in attendance ranging from all different locations: Iowa, Connecticut, California, Tennessee, and London! We touched on a variety of very meaningful topics, starting with the unknown of what the next day will bring and opening the door by having those uncomfortable conversations about death that bring awareness. We also touched on how people that are dying tend to see people that have already died on the other side and how the idea of that isn’t so much confusing as it is poetic and powerful. We also had a phenomenal conversation about legacy ...
Death Cafe: North East London Death Cafe
Posted by Creating Conversations CIC on Jan. 22, 2025, 2:34 a.m.
With Creating Conversations CIC
April 5, 2025, 3.00 p.m. - 5.15 p.m. (BST)
Join us at East of Eden Cafe in Walthamstow to talk openly about death and dying in a safe and confidential space.
Please note that refreshments are not provided and ...
Death Cafe write up: The Long Beach Death Cafe CA- Wicked Wolf
Posted by Lisa Stuhley on Jan. 21, 2025, 5:59 p.m.
This was the very 1st Death Cafe held at The Wicked Wolf in Long Beach, CA. To my surprise, many people were interested in coming to talk about death and dying! We had 14 people show! We enjoyed the decor of the teahouse, sipped on delicous teas and coffee, and discussed topics ranging from green burials, to human composting, to questioning the tradition of wearing black to funerals to traditions we do to honor our loved ones and even the fear of dying in space was briefly mentioned! You just never know what will come up when given permission! Our group was so successful that we took up ...
With Norwell Public Library
April 7, 2025, 6.00 p.m. - 7.30 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time)
A Death Cafe is where we create a safe and welcoming space to discuss life's most profound journey-our inevitable end.
Whether you're curious, seeking comfort, or just want ...
With Rebecca Colby
April 19, 2025, 2.00 p.m. - 3.30 p.m. (EST)
Death is so taboo in our society that many of us refuse to even think about it, much less talk about it. Let’s change that – let’s talk about ...
With Cathay Keough
April 5, 2025, 2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m. (eastern)
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Venice (FL) is a welcoming place for all. As with other Unitarian Universalists, the community provides encouragement for lifelong learning and opportunities to engage in ...
With Amber Aguilera
April 9, 2025, 7.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. (CDT)
Plaza Library's Death Cafe happens the 2nd Wednesday of every month (except June) and is facilitated by one of four volunteers!
Death Cafe: Curious Mortals Online Death Cafe (Glasgow Based)
Posted by JRFW on Jan. 14, 2025, 12:11 p.m.
With Jenny Watt
April 8, 2025, 7.30 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. (GMT)
We try and create an informal and relaxed space, even if we are all on screen. To do this we ask participants for a few things - please have access to ...
Death Cafe: Online Death Cafe San Diego with Gina and Mits
Posted by mitsuo on Jan. 14, 2025, 11:20 a.m.
With Gina Winters-Smith and Mits Tomita
April 8, 2025, 1.00 p.m. - 2.30 p.m. (Pacific)
Death Cafe's provide an agenda-free safe place to discuss death and dying and life and living. Not a grief support group, it is no more and no less than ...
New Blog post: Call for Participants - tell me about your Death Cafe experience
Posted by Eilidh Nicoll on Jan. 12, 2025, 9:06 a.m.
Hello Death Cafe Community, I’m Eilidh, a Scottish animator based in London.
I’m currently working on a short film for Animate Projects, supported by Arts Council England. The project is part of a programme entitled MORTAL - the goal of which is to produce work that reflects on how death and dying can be rethought. I have chosen to focus on the role of the Death Cafe in such a conversation, and would like ...