Death Cafe, part of Dying Matters Week 2024

WHAT IS A DEATH CAFÉ?

A Death Cafe is a group-directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. It’s a place to talk and share (or just listen!), rather than a grief support or counselling session.

Now held in 85 countries, they were started in 2004 by Jon Underwood who said:

"Talking about death won't make it happen, but not talking about death robs us of opportunities to share precious thoughts and wishes, and to have conversations which can help us to feel more at peace in our lives."

WHY DO PEOPLE ATTEND?

• to talk about death and dying
• they have questions but don’t know who to ask
• some have a fear of dying, or are curious
• they want to find out how to broach the subject of death with a loved one
• many have experienced bereavement or illness, or have life limiting conditions.

FACILITATOR

Gail Davidson, Death Doula at End-of-Life Doula UK - https://eol-doula.uk/.

INCLUSIVITY MATTERS

We embrace people from all communities and belief systems, and welcome the richness of many perspectives into our conversations.

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