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Welcome to Death Café New York City!
Until we're safe again, join us virtually to talk about the stuff we can't just yet with family, friends and co-workers. Let's lighten each other's souls (hence the photos of people laughing, sometimes for the first time in months)—all without facilitation, agendas or guest speakers.

Also ....look at our:

> • *Highlights from our discussions and other brain-sharpening stuff on our *Facebook *and *Instagram page.

> •  Articles/ videos  • upcoming talks/readings/conferences • cultural excursions led by your host
> •  Meetup email is rare; strictly for important announcements and member interviews so you'll never be inundated.
> •  Meetup pages are deep and rich. Two of the most popular pages:

> • Soundbites from Our Tables: unforgettable archived conversations from years past

> • Comforting Books We Recommend: for every age, gender, mindset at every stage of life and loss

What makes our Death Café the real deal? 
• We follow the cafe model concept of the Swiss sociologist, Bernard Crettaz, and Death Café founder Jon Underwood: to liberate conversations about death from "tyrannical secrecy." It's democracy at its finest.
•  It's BWOYM: Bring What's On Your Mind.
•  Returning members come so often they become co-hosts. That's what makes our newbies feel welcome and understood. We're also delighted when members continue their conversations offline.

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