Welcome to Death Cafe

A Death Cafe is an event where people drink tea, eat cake and discuss death.

At a Death Cafe people drink tea, eat cake and discuss death. Our aim is to increase awareness of death to help people make the most of their (finite) lives.

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Support Death Cafe

Running Death Cafe is great fun but does take a lot of time. If you value this work please support us on Patreon.

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Talking about death

A Death Cafe is an agenda free discussion about death. So far we've held 24311 Death Cafes.

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To date we've held 24311 Death Cafes. These never involve agendas, advertising or set conclusions. Interesting conversations are guaranteed!

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Host a Death Cafe

People who adopt the model set out in our guide are welcome to set up their own Death Cafes. So far we've held Death Cafes in 97 countries.

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Support Death Cafe

Running Death Cafe is great fun but does take time and resources. If you value this work please support us on Patreon.

Support us

Recent posts

Death Cafe: Death Cafe in Dublin

Posted by Death Cafe Dublin on Aug. 6, 2026, 5:40 a.m.



With Élida Sousa

Aug. 19, 2026, 6.30 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. (Ireland)

Accepts donations


I’m a common woman trying to speak openly about an important phase of life that is often hidden because of fear. I moved to Ireland 15 years ago, and ...



Death Cafe: Newton Death Cafe

Posted by Karen Ann Quinlan EOL Doula Navigators on Aug. 6, 2026, 12:04 a.m.


With Hosted in partnership by Christ Church and Karen Ann Quinlan Care Concepts’ Navigators Program

Aug. 28, 2026, 7.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. (EDT)

Free


Newton Death Cafe is offered as a community gathering in partnership with Christ Church and Karen Ann Quinlan Care Concepts’ Navigator Program.

Together, we hope to provide a welcoming space ...



Death Cafe: Albuquerque Death Cafe

Posted by Jenn Joyce on Aug. 5, 2026, 7:43 p.m.



With Jenn Joyce, Christi Rein

Aug. 15, 2026, 11.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. (mountain standard)

Accepts donations


Please join us in a converstaion about death and dying

  • This event is free
  • Relaxing, safe, confidential, and open minded space
  • You are welcome to enjoy lots of tea and ...


Death Cafe: Death Cafe'

Posted by ngagliano on Aug. 5, 2026, 3:21 p.m.



With Nicole Gagliano

Aug. 31, 2026, 7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. (PDT )

Free



Death Cafe: Death Cafe - Seattle - North King County ONLINE

Posted by Loren Peters on Aug. 5, 2026, 10:17 a.m.



With Loren Peters

Aug. 31, 2026, 7.00 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. (PST)

Accepts donations


All are welcome.  Please join and add your voice to our ongoing conversation about dying, death, and life.



Death Cafe: Death Cafe Dallas

Posted by Britna Savarese on Aug. 4, 2026, 6:57 p.m.



With Britna Savarese

Aug. 15, 2026, 10.00 a.m. - 12.00 p.m. (Central)

Accepts donations


Talking about death helps us live more fully. As a death doula, I’ve seen how powerful it can be to gather in community, share stories, and get curious—together ...



Death Cafe: Dallas Death Cafe Union

Posted by Britna Savarese on Aug. 4, 2026, 6:55 p.m.



With Britna Savarese

Aug. 25, 2026, 6.30 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. (Central)

Accepts donations


Talking about death helps us live more fully. As a death doula, I’ve seen how powerful it can be to gather in community, share stories, and get curious—together ...



Death Cafe: Sausalito Death Cafe

Posted by erinkamrath on Aug. 4, 2026, 3:47 p.m.



With Erin Kamrath, RN, End of Life Doula

Aug. 13, 2026, 6.30 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. (PCT)

Accepts donations


Erin Kamrath is a death doula and registered nurse who facilitates Death Cafe gatherings in Sausalito, CA. This is her fifth Death Cafe, continuing her work creating open, judgment-free spaces ...



Death Cafe: Newport News Death Cafe

Posted by KatrinaGay on Aug. 4, 2026, 9:06 a.m.



With Katrina Gay, BSW, CDP, EOLD

Aug. 20, 2026, 5.00 p.m. - 7.00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time)

Accepts donations




Death Cafe: Virtual Death Cafe South Africa

Posted by Marie-Louise on Aug. 3, 2026, 5:36 a.m.



With ML Steyn

Aug. 20, 2026, 7.30 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. (South African Standard Time)

Free


Come as you are, bring a warm drink, and pull up a chair for an open, gentle space to talk about real life, mortality, and what matters most. No agenda ...



Death Cafe: Myrtle Beach Death Cafe at Chapin Memorial Library

Posted by BLLLINK on Aug. 2, 2026, noon



With Chapin Memorial Library

Aug. 8, 2026, 12.00 p.m. - 2.00 p.m. (eastern)

Free


We host these Death Cafes because we've found that, too many times, people have found resistance when the topic of death comes up. Children or parents have hangups that ...



Death Cafe: Death Cafe San Diego

Posted by Carole the sunset doula on July 31, 2026, 11:49 p.m.



With Carole Ramirez

Aug. 29, 2026, 9.00 a.m. - 10.30 a.m. (PST)

Accepts donations


Venue is provided by Next step treasures, a consignment store for seniors . They also provide downsizing assistance for individual looking to move or in need of organization. 



Death Cafe: Death Cafe - Long Island

Posted by kmcheney48 on July 31, 2026, 10:04 p.m.



With Kim Nicholetti

Aug. 23, 2026, 11.00 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. (EST)

Accepts donations


I’m hosting this Death Café because conversations about death have shaped my life in quiet but powerful ways. I’ve walked through illness, loss, healing, and moments that rearranged ...



Death Cafe: Plymouth Death Cafe

Posted by devondeathcafe on July 31, 2026, 4:03 a.m.



With Andrew Strachan and Gavin Howell

Aug. 8, 2026, 2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m. (UK time)

Accepts donations



Death Cafe: Curiouser and Curiouser St Anthony Village MN Death Cafe

Posted by ninaguertin on July 30, 2026, 9:45 p.m.



With Nina Guertin

Jan. 28, 2027, 6.00 p.m. - 7.30 p.m. (Central)

Accepts donations


Are you curious about dying, death, end of life considerations? Are you already having conversations, or would you like a place to start? Either way, you are welcome to join ...