The Australian Doula College
Australian Doula College
1 Aug 2024
Dying to Know Day In Person Death Cafe - 8th August at 12:30pm
Hello there, brave soul.
Are you ready to chat about the one thing that makes most of the world a little (or a lot!) nervous? That's right, we're talking about death. No need to yell "Yikes!" and run for the hills, we are here to introduce you to a place where talking about the great beyond isn't all doom and gloom.
We would love to welcome you to our in person Death Café, where we'll serve up tea, snacks, and conversations about life's final transition.
Dying to Know Day Death Cafe
FREE TO REGISTER
Thursday 8th August at 12:30pm
Level 1, 61-65 Shepherd Street, Marrickville, NSW, 2204
So, what's a Death Café?
Imagine a comfortable, cosy space where the ambiance and the people are warm, the snacks are a delight, and the conversations are...well, perhaps at times a tad morbid but refreshingly honest. A Death Café is a gathering where people (like you and me) come together to chat about death in a relaxed, friendly setting.
It's not a support group or a therapy session, though you may very well walk away feeling supported and held. Think of it as a book club, but instead of discussing the latest bestseller, we dive into the ultimate spoiler: the end of life.
Why talk about death?
Great question!
Here are a few reasons why a Death Café is worth your time:
Shake the Taboo: Talking about death can help reduce the fear and stigma around it.
Live Fully: Reflecting on mortality can inspire us to live more meaningful and fulfilling lives.
Community Connection: It's a space to share thoughts, experiences, and even a few laughs with others who are just as curious (or freaked out) about death as you are.
What to expect
A Welcoming Environment: No Grim Reapers here! Just friendly faces ready to engage in deep, thoughtful discussions.
No Agendas: There’s no set plan or presentation, though we have some things up our sleeves to get the conversation flowing. Once everyone is feeling settled we allow conversations flow organically, driven by the participants' curiosity and experiences.
No Judgement: No expectations or judgements on who you are, where you are at or what you bring of yourself to the space. Open minds and open hearts are mandatory.
At the end of the day (and at the end of life perhaps!)
Our Death Café isn’t about being morbid or depressing. It’s about creating a space where we can openly discuss something we all experience but rarely talk about. It’s heartfelt, at times humorous, and it’s a step towards understanding and accepting the most natural part of life.
So join Liz and Kylee, next Thursday 8th August at 12:30pm at Level 1, 61-65 Shepherd Street, Marrickville, NSW, 2204 for our Dying to Know Day Death Cafe.
FREE TO REGISTER