Death Café

Schedule

Wed Oct 15 2025 at 06:30 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Community Libraries of Providence: South Providence Library | Providence, RI

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Death is universal but how different communities + cultures deal with it is unique — join us for a rare conversation.
About this Event

WHAT IS A DEATH CAFÉ?

It’s a guided group discussion forum where people come together to talk openly + candidly about the meaning of life, mortality, death, dying, + related topics.

The aim of a Death Café is not to provide grief counseling or to promote any particular religious or spiritual beliefs, but rather to encourage honest conversations with the goal of promoting greater awareness + acceptance of death as a natural part of life.

It’s an inclusive, safe, confidential + non-judgmental space where people can share their thoughts, experiences, + questions about death in a respectful + supportive environment. A place for exchanges + deep listening as well as a space where you can be brave. There’s no intention of leading people to any conclusion, product or course of action.

Death Café serves our community as a doorway into the shared exploration of our love of life + respect for death.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Everyone has their own reasons for getting involved in a Death Café + talking about death won’t K*ll us!

Death Café is free + open to anyone who wants to talk about death. All are welcome from hospice workers, doulas, the terminally ill, elderly, those experiencing a loss to the death-curious however, this program is recommended for anyone 13 years or older. Ages 16 or younger must be accompanied by an adult.

RSVP

Is required. Seating is limited to 25 max to keep the group size manageable + allow space for discussion, so please RSVP early! The café will not be recorded/virtual to remain confidential for participants.

If you are unable to attend please cancel your ticket here on eventbrite as these events sell out fast!

MEET YOUR HOST

Jay Davani, is a death curious artist + experienced cafés facilitator, based in Providence, RI born in Tehran, Iran. She has enthusiasm for talking about death + dying with high ethical standards. Jay completed the Mortem Death Residency at a death positive thanatology school for artists to study the practical, cultural + existential sides of death + mourning. She was also a speaker for the North Burial Ground series, and RISD Museum exploring cemeteries through photography. Jay has planned funerals, memorials + organized estate clean outs. She actively attends Life + Death Cafés, doula/grief trainings, book talks + has co-facilitated the Mortem’s Death Café for Artists. Please follow for more at !


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Where is it happening?

Community Libraries of Providence: South Providence Library, 441 Prairie Avenue, Providence, United States

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