Death has never been easy to talk about in our culture, but COVID-19 has thrust the taboo subject into the spotlight.

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And some groups, called death cafés, are making it less fraught to discuss topics around dying, including fears, spirituality and ethics.  With tea and cake or other treats, death cafés — in 73 countries  — are open to anyone interested in delving into the issue of mortality. With no agendas, only unstructured conversation, their objective is to increase awareness of death in a supportive way while helping people make the most of their lives.

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Have you ever wanted to talk about death and dying, with other community members in a safe and supportive space?

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Per the Death Cafe website: "Our objective is 'to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives'. 

A Death Cafe is a group directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counselling session. 

Our Death Cafes are always offered: 

- On a not for profit basis 

- In an accessible, respectful and confidential space 

- With no intention of leading people to any conclusion, product or course of action"

Cafes are a great way include death and dying as an addition to healthy conversations.

These gatherings are meant to be casual, informal, and inclusive. These cafes are NOT certified counseling sessions - please note: if you feel that you require psychiatric or medical assistance with your grief, please consider contacting a professional grief counselor.

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