Death Cafe

The holidays are meant to be joyful — yet for many, this season also stirs up tender emotions, grief, and longing for those no longer at the table.

The Death Café is a warm, welcoming gathering where we can speak openly about death, dying, loss, and the beautiful complexity of being human — all over a cup of tea (and maybe something sweet).

There’s no agenda, no therapy, and no judgment — just authentic conversation in good company. The goal isn’t to fix or analyze, but to share, listen, and connect.

This particular gathering takes place just before Thanksgiving, offering a compassionate pause before the holiday rush — a space to breathe, remember, and honor those who have passed while finding comfort in community.

This is the second Death Café hosted by Charleston Deathcare Collective and Evolve Academy. The first was deeply appreciated by participants for its warmth, honesty, and the surprising sense of ease and connection that emerged from speaking openly about what so often goes unspoken.

A Death Café is a gathering where participants come together in a welcoming, non-judgmental space — “to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives.”

There’s no agenda, no sales pitch, no therapy session — just conversation, connection, tea & cake.

Originally inspired by the Swiss “café mortel” and formalised through the work of Jon Underwood and Sue Barsky Reid in 2011, Death Cafes take place all over the world.

• Safe, compassionate container held by the Charleston Deathcare Collective and Evolve Academy
• Meaningful small-group conversations
• Tea, light refreshments, and genuine human connection
• A cozy, peaceful atmosphere — no pressure to speak; listening hearts are equally welcome
• Reflections on how to navigate the holidays while missing someone you love
• Opportunities to share stories, memories, and maybe even laughter amid the tenderness

Anyone who is grieving, remembering, or simply curious about exploring death as a natural part of life. Whether your loss is recent or long ago, whether you speak or simply listen, your presence is welcome and valued.

Charleston Deathcare Collective is a community of end-of-life doulas, death educators, and advocates dedicated to bringing death literacy, eco-conscious practices, and compassionate conversation to the Lowcountry.

Evolve Academy is a school and community hub for conscious living, growth, and healing — offering programs and gatherings that invite people into deeper authenticity and connection.

Together, they hold space for what is most real — the full spectrum of being alive.

Come as you are. Bring your stories, your curiosity, your heart.

Let’s gather to remember, to listen, and to live a little more fully.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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