Death Cafe

Death Cafe is a facilitated, open conversation about death and dying, held over coffee, tea, and desserts. The gathering is intended to increase awareness of death and encourage people to make the most of their finite lives. Participants can bring their own thoughts and questions about mortality to a shared discussion.

This is a conversational community event rather than a therapeutic service: it is not therapy, grief support, or counseling. Attendance is limited to 20 people so the discussion can be facilitated effectively and more participants have an opportunity to speak.

When: Sunday, October 18, 2026

Showtimes: 3:00 PM–5:00 PM

Venue: Rhizome DC

Tickets: Free

Registration: RSVP is requested.

Refreshments: Coffee, tea, and desserts will be provided.

Discussion: The event addresses death and dying in an open manner and is designed to foster awareness and conversation.

Attendance limit: 20 people

Accessibility and support: Death Cafe is not a therapy, grief-support, or counseling session.

Additional information: More information about the Death Cafe format is available at https://deathcafe.com/what/.

Contact: Questions can be directed to facilitators Margaret Branch at margaret603@gmail.com or Monica Lynch at mlynch19@comcast.net.

Note: A small donation toward the space is encouraged.