Death Cafés: Conversations That Bring Life into Focus

In a world where we often avoid talking about death, Death Cafés offer something refreshingly human: a safe, welcoming space to gather, drink tea (or wine), eat cake, and talk about the one thing we all share - the fact that we will die.

There’s no agenda, no sales pitch, no expert giving a presentation. Just honest, open conversations between people who want to explore their thoughts, feelings, fears, and even curiosities around dying and death.

Started in 2011 by Jon Underwood in the UK, Death Cafés have since spread around the world. The idea is simple - but powerful:

“To increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives.”

As an End-of-Life Doula, I see again and again how talking about death brings more depth to how we live. The Death Café movement reminds us that these conversations don’t have to be morbid or clinical - they can be funny, awkward, heartfelt, tender, and deeply life-affirming.

You don’t need to be grieving, sick, or elderly to come to a Death Café. You just need to be curious - or maybe even a little brave.

☕ Coming soon to the Northern Beaches…

I’ll soon be hosting monthly Death Cafés around the Northern Beaches - a warm and gentle space for community, conversation, and connection. These gatherings will be casual, respectful, and open to all.

Dates and venues will be shared here on my website and across my social media channels. If you’re curious or would like to be notified about the first one, feel free to get in touch - I’d love to hear from you.

Let’s keep the conversation going.
Let’s bring death back into the community.
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