Death Over Coffee or Tea

Talk openly about death and dying over coffee or tea. No agenda, no sales pitch. Just honest conversation, facilitated by an RN/Death Doula
About this Event

Talk openly about death and dying over coffee. No agenda, no sales pitch. Just honest conversation, facilitated by a registered /Death Doula

Death Over Coffee: An Open Conversation on Death and Dying

Join us on Saturday, October 31st, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Just Love Coffee in Berea for a free-flowing conversation about death, dying, and everything in between.

You have probably heard of a "death cafe." Since 2004, people around the world have gathered in coffee shops to talk openly about mortality, grief, and the questions we usually keep to ourselves. This event follows that same spirit. It is not therapy, and it is not a grief support group. It is a safe, judgment-free space where you can show up, sip your coffee, and talk about a topic most of us avoid until we can no longer.

Peter Abraham, BSN, RN, EOLD, will facilitate the conversation. Peter is a registered nurse and end-of-life doula who has spent his career supporting people through serious illness, dying, and grief. He will guide the discussion, but this is not a lecture. There is no agenda, no service to sell, and no pressure to share more than you want to. This is purely an open forum to learn, ask questions, and connect.

Expect honest, unscripted conversation. You might hear someone share a story about losing a parent, ask what happens in the final days of life, or wonder how to talk to their kids about death. Others may want to discuss funeral planning, advance directives, or fears they have never spoken aloud. Every question is welcome.

If the room goes quiet, we will pull from the Death Deck, a set of thoughtful prompt cards built to spark honest dialogue. Think of it as a tool for connection, not a script to follow.

This event runs on your schedule. Come for the full four hours or drop in for twenty minutes. There is no obligation to participate, speak up, or stay any longer than feels right for you. Slip in, listen for a while, and slip back out whenever you need to. Nobody will take attendance, and nobody will ask why you left.

One important note: attendees are responsible for purchasing their own drinks and food directly from Just Love Coffee.

Whether you are grieving a loss, caring for an aging parent, working in healthcare, or simply curious about a topic our culture rarely discusses, you are welcome at this table. Bring a friend, bring your questions, or bring nothing but yourself and an open mind. Death touches every one of us. Talking about it out loud, over a good cup of coffee, might be exactly what you need.