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Death has never been easy to talk about in our culture, but COVID-19 has thrust the taboo subject into the spotlight.
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.
Have you ever wanted to talk about death and dying, with other community members in a safe and supportive space?
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.