What we’re about
Led by the Doyenne of Death, Gail Rubin, the Albuquerque Death Cafe is a safe, inviting forum for those who want to talk about death and dying. The objective of Death Cafe is “To increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives.” It’s all about an interesting, unstructured conversation – open and free-flowing with no specific agenda. The Death Cafe concept was started in the United Kingdom by Jon Underwood. He was influenced by the ideas of Swiss sociologist Bernard Crettaz, who started holding Cafe Mortel events in France and Switzerland. At these events, people come together in a relaxed, confidential and safe setting to discuss death, drink tea (or your favorite beverage) and eat delicious cake or cookies. Gail is the host of the "A Good Goodbye" radio and TV show (now available on DVD) and the website agoodgoodbye.com.
Upcoming events (4)
See all- Before I Die NM Festival Day of Death CafesFirst Unitarian Church, Albuquerque, NM
The 2025 Before I Die New Mexico Festival will take place as a one-day event, combined with the Death is Not a Dirty Word Resource Fair, and featuring a full day of Death Cafe conversations. These Death Cafes will take place in the Arnold Room at the First Unitarian Church from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
This upbeat gathering is designed to answer questions about end-of-life issues, plan for death and address what happens afterwards. You'll want to register in advance for 10 raffle tickets for great prizes at the Resource Fair.
Registration is free. Those who pay to register can get a copy of the book, A Good Goodbye: Funeral Planning for Those Who Don't Plan to Die ($40), a t-shirt with a snappy death saying ($60), and a Death Over Dinner and Mortality Movie Night with Gail Rubin, The Doyenne of Death ($100).
Learn more and register here: https://beforeidiefestivals.com/event/2025-before-i-die-new-mexico-festival/
