Question 1

What is the start and finish time?

Accepted Answer

To respect everyone's time, these Death Cafes run to time. For virtual events, the room will open a few minutes before the start time.  It can be disruptive to the group when people arrive late so the Zoom room is locked 5 minutes after start time. Sessions run for 60-90 minutes.

Question 2

Are Death Cafes a "new" thing?

Accepted Answer

No, the Death Cafe is a world-wide movement that was started by Jon Underwood in 2011. Death Cafes are hosted in over 90 countries.

Question 3

What do you talk about at a Death Cafe?

Accepted Answer

Relevant and suitable topics are all things around death, dying and end of life. The aim of Death Cafes is to increase death literacy and to create awareness around death. It is not morbid, dark or negative, infact there is generally some laughter.

Question 4

Do I have to talk and share?

Accepted Answer

No, there is no pressure to share. There is an opportunity to introduce yourself at the beginning of the event, but there is no pressure. For virtual events, please have you camera on at all times for the comfort of all participants.

Question 5

Is this like grief counselling?

Accepted Answer

No, a Death Cafe is not therapy or counselling, or a replacement for therapy or counselling. Despite talking about death-related topics, conversations are kept quite light.

Question 6

I work in the death sector. Can I come and promote my business?

Accepted Answer

No, a Death Cafe is not the place to come to spruik your business or to network. It is a community event for members of the community to come to share experiences, ask questions and potentially learn new things.

Question 7

If I attend more than one Death Cafe will the same things be spoken about?

Accepted Answer

No. Every Death Cafe is as unique as a fingerprint. Depending on who attends and what they bring with them on the day will determine the conversations, questions and discussions.

Talking About Death Won't Kill You - February Virtual Death Cafe

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Kelly - The Departure Coach

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