A Death Cafe is an informal group conversation about all things connected to end of life, death, grief and bereavement. There is no set agenda. The conversation ebbs and flows depending on who comes along and what they choose to share.
People arrive, they get a drink and then they take part in an open conversation. Some people speak a lot. Other people do a lot of listening.
Is it morbid and miserable? Absolutely not. Conversations about death are a bit taboo in our society, so it can feel really liberating to be in a space where these conversations can happen. Talking about the end of life doesn't 'tempt fate'. In fact, it can help us to focus on what matters most to us in life, and can be very life-affirming.
*It is important to know that this is not grief or bereavement counselling. It is the opportunity to have open conversations about topics that people might not be able to talk to about with anyone else.*
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