Practicalities

At a Death Cafe, people, often strangers, gather to eat cake, drink a warm beverage, and discuss death. It is a not-for-profit event centered around a group-directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives, or themes. This means that it's an open group discussion that anyone can join, rather than a grief support or counseling session. Death Cafes create an open, respectful, and confidential space where you can listen to others and share your views safely.

Death Cafe was founded by Jon Underwood in 2010 and is based on the work of Bernard Crettaz. Since 2011, more than 23,690 Death Cafes have been offered in 97 different countries. The aim of these cafes is to increase the awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives. Read more at deathcafe.com.

When

Register via meetup by clicking on the date below

Where

International House Leuven (Tiensevest 60)

Price

Free

About your Host

Candace loves helping to create authentic spaces for connection, as a teacher, funeral assistant, and civil servant. She has a professional background in teaching and communication, where she emphasizes creating safe and warm spaces for exchange. You can find her part-time at the Leuven City Offices or supporting families during funeral services. She's very grateful to help launch the Death Cafe initiative in Leuven.