Death Cafe

About this event

About this event At a Death Cafe people, often strangers, gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss death. Our objective is ‘to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives’. A Death Cafe is a group-directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counselling session. Death Cafe was founded by Jon Underwood, a beloved student at Jamyang Buddhist Centre London and a pioneer in opening up the conversation about death. Teas, coffees and a variety of delicious vegan cakes are available for a modest price in our onsite Kindness Café Event Format It is a group-directed discussion with no agenda or theme. It is a secular experience. In an accessible, respectful, and confidential space. With no intention of leading people to any conclusion, outcome or course of action. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or a counselling session. Facilitators Venerable Barbara Shannon, is a fully ordained nun, former NHS nurse, and a long-standing member of the Jamyang Buddhist Centre London. She is actively engaged in the local London communities helping people with issues around death and dying. She regularly leads the Death Cafe at Centre, with her unique and engaging style of presenting. Diana Opio, as a trained nurse has been working in palliative care for several decades.