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Death Cafe
March 1 @ 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm
What is Death Café?
Death Café is a safe space for conversation about topics of interest to participants about death, dying and end-of-life issues.
Some topics that may arise:
What happens after death?
How do I help my parents prepare for end of life?
How do I even bring up the topic?
What about talking to children about a death?
What about loss of a pet?
What about natural burial?
What are near death experiences?
And so much more!
There can be laughter! And there can be tears. Conversations about destigmatizing death and exploring feelings about end-of-life issues can be both emotional and inspirational.
Everyone is welcome – participation is free and open to curious people of all ages, all backgrounds with different motivations, experiences, and interests. Each conversation has a host who supports open dialogue – with no set agenda or objective – but maybe with some really stimulating questions!
A few simple ground rules support confidential conversation and ensure respectful sharing of diverse views and beliefs.
What Death Café is NOT:
Not a grief support group or a self-help group
Not counselling or group therapy
Not a lecture or workshop
Not intended to lead participants to a particular view or course of action
Not a place for marketing of particular services or products
How did Death Cafés start?
Death Cafés are part of an international social movement that began with Swiss sociologist Dr. Bernard Crettaz, who organized the first café in 2004. The idea took off after the late Jon Underwood hosted a café at his home in England in 2011. The movement has since grown to dozens of countries around the world with community members gathering in a relaxed atmosphere, enjoying tea or coffee and snacks, and sharing engaging, thought provoking and life affirming conversation in parks, hospices, libraries, coffee shops, homes and online – visit deathcafe.com for more information.