About us
You found us !! Thank you. Welcome to the Edmonton Death Café Meetup Group!
#### PURPOSE
To increase awareness of death so people make the most of their finite lives. It's a relaxed, open discussion over coffee and treats where strangers talk freely about death, dying, mortality, life, and whatever comes up—no agenda, no experts, no grief counseling.
Who should join
Anyone comfortable (or willing to try) having honest, non-judgmental conversations about death. Ideal for those curious about mortality, reflecting on life, facing loss, or wanting deeper, taboo-breaking talks that help them live more fully.
Who should not join
People seeking bereavement support, grief therapy, expert advice, information sessions, research, or who currently find death discussions too uncomfortable.
Why join?
To break the cultural taboo around death and have rare, authentic conversations that rarely happen in everyday life.
To dissolve feelings of isolation by sharing and hearing others' thoughts on mortality—often leading to deeper appreciation of life, better priorities, or simply feeling less alone.
To build trust and connection in a safe, structured-yet-flexible space (with the host's 90% organization + 10% "beautiful chaos" approach).
Our Edmonton Death Cafes focus on deep, human nourishment over superficial interactions. To ensure everyone has the space to contribute, we keep our groups small (maximum 10 people) and host them regularly in welcoming venues.
- Regular Gatherings: Always completely FREE. We never request donations—we only ask that you commit your time and support our host venues.
- Summer 2026 Special Events: From June to August 2026, we are excited to offer special gatherings that may require a ticketed investment.
Thank you for your continued support and understanding as we expand our offerings!
If you're drawn to living more fully by facing death head-on rather than avoiding it, this group offers exactly that opportunity in a kind, consistent, and community-oriented way.
As the host Jay puts it: these talks matter, and they're grateful to hold the space for them.
Upcoming events
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Edmonton Death Café Summer Series! Death Café at the Death Exhibit!
Royal Alberta Museum, 9810 103a Ave NW, Edmonton, AB, CAWelcome to the Edmonton Death Café Summer Series! Death Café at the Death Exhibit!
#### PURPOSE
Join us for an unforgettable gathering at Death: Life's Greatest Mystery, an exhibit that dares to unravel the profound enigma every living being faces—death itself.
This immersive experience, originally from Chicago's Field Museum, invites you to ponder your own "big questions" about mortality through stunning artifacts, survival adaptations in the animal kingdom, cultural rituals celebrating life, interactive displays, and captivating media. It's a uniquely human journey that confronts what we often avoid, fostering wonder about life's end and what may come next.
Discover it together at the Royal Alberta Museum -- a perfect occasion to reflect, connect, and celebrate the richness of existence.
#### LOCATION
Royal Alberta Museum
9810 103a Ave NW, Edmonton
TIME: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Getting there:
https://royalalbertamuseum.ca/visit/getting-here
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY: YES
Website
https://www.royalalbertamuseum.ca/visit/exhibitions/feature-gallery/death
#### DURATION
One to Two hours
#### FORMAT- Gathering point – Royal Alberta Museum Cafe
- Proceed to the ticket counter
- Gather at the death exhibit entrance
- 2 questions
- Then explore, reflect and connect.
#### MEEETUP REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Attendee Limit
Limited to 10 guests.
NO Guests allowed
No drop ins allowed
Respecting the registration process for attendees and keeping it organized.
RSVP start and end times
After the published event date to 1 day before the event day.
Reminder
2 Days before the event day.
Waitlist
In the event that the death Café has been filled. Meetup will add you to the waitlist. If an attendee changes their RSVP to "No," the first person on the waitlist is automatically moved to "Going".
#### PHOTOGRAPHY
Photography is permitted in the museum. However, please note that there will be signage around certain items where photography is not allowed out of respect. We also kindly ask that no flash photography be used around live animals, fish, or insects.
-Admissions Associate, Royal Alberta Museum
#### INVESTMENT
Our regular Death Cafes are always FREE to attend. We do not accept or request donations.
However, from June to August 2026, we are excited to offer a special Edmonton Death Cafe events. Please be aware that your investment for this specific gathering may include a ticket price. Thank you for your continued support and understanding.
No group discount, minimum requirements are 15 people.
Ticket Prices
Adult 18–64 $25.00 (Plus GST)
Adult 65+ $16.00 (Plus GST)
#### AFFILIATIONS
NO affiliations with death Café Edmonton Meetup group and Edmonton death Café Facebook group.
Uniquely created by the Edmonton Death Cafe. Imitators hold no validity.9 attendees
Edmonton Death Café – North Side Gathering: ☕ Sip. Eat. Discuss.🖤
Felice Cafe, 10930-84 st, Edmonton, AB, CAYou found us !! Thank you. Welcome to the Edmonton Death Café Meetup group!
#### PURPOSE
Death Cafe is:
A place where people, often strangers, gather to sip, eat and discuss death talk.
• Our objective is 'to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives'.
• A group directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. The format is meant to be flexible, lightweight, and straightforward.
Death Café is not:
• Not a bereavement support or grief counselling setting.
• Not an opportunity to give people information about death and dying – regardless of how good or important it is. This is a time to discuss death without expectations.
• Not a place for guest speakers or distribution of information materials.
• Death café does not work for people who, for whatever reason, aren’t able to discuss death comfortably and openly.
• Death Café does not work as a method of community engagement, research, or consultation.
#### LOCATION
I understand your time and resources are valuable, I am offering 2 death café’s: mid-week and on the weekend.
North side meet up location: every 3rd Wednesday of the month, eveningFelice Cafe
10930 84 Street NW
Edmonton, AB
TIME: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PMPARKING: FREE surrounding area.
· Parking in front of Felice Café is limited to 1 Hour.
· Parking on 106 Avenue has no time limit.
BUS STOPS: Walking distance
COFFEE $: Moderate
TREATS $: Moderate
CAFÉ NOISE: Low to moderate
SEATING AREA: Main floor, half back chairs
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY: YESVenue Pictures and Parking locations.
Venues request No outside food or drinks. Patronizing Felice Café as a way of saying thank you to the business for giving us this space for FREE.
#### DURATION
Two hours
#### FORMAT- Host introduction
- House keeping
- Purpose of Death Cafe
- 3 guest questions
- Host warm up topic Discussion
- Main discussion
- Halfway point - Check in
- 10-minute warning: to share anything they want before the end
- Wrap Up: Round table share (if they want) what the one thing they learned they will take away and think about.
- Thank attendees
- Thank the venue.
- Conversation closed
- Building connections
#### MEEETUP REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Attendee Limit
Limited to 10 guests. Venue rules. Time for everyone to gets an opportunity to “hold space” for those who have spoken or contributed.Guests allowed
- If you'd like to invite a friend, partner, family member, or anyone curious about joining the discussion over coffee and treats.
No drop ins allowed
- Respecting the registration process for attendees and keeping it organized.
RSVP start and end times
After the published event date to 1 day before the event day.Reminder
Meetup reminder email 2 days before the event day. Check your spam box.Waitlist
In the event that the death Café has been filled. Meetup will add you to the waitlist. If an attendee changes their RSVP to "No," the first person on the waitlist is automatically moved to "Going".Event Postings
3 Months in Advance#### INVESTMENT
FREE. No donation required, requested or accepted. Time is your commitment. Thank You.#### HOST OBJECTIVES
I’m drawn to Death Cafe for the rare chance to have six-foot-deep conversations about death—bold, honest, and unafraid—venturing into territory where everyday talk rarely goes. These gatherings remind us we’re not alone in facing our finite lives; sharing openly dissolves isolation and fosters real human connection, far more nourishing than any digital exchange.As a host, I’m committed to consistency because it builds trust. I am hosting two Death Cafés per month from March to December 2026, and after a two-year pause, I’m resurrecting them with renewed dedication—aiming for regular, reliable events again starting now.
I value being organized (about 90% structure, 10% beautiful chaos) so everyone feels respected, welcomed, and safe to speak from the heart. Whether you’re here out of curiosity, reflection, or simply the desire to live more fully knowing death awaits, I’m grateful to hold this space with you. Let’s talk about what matters.
Your Host/facillitator Jay S. "Alohajay"
#### SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
A heartfelt special acknowledgement to Gina Villet for her generous spirit, unwavering support, encouragement, and profound wisdom over five wonderful years of hosting Death Cafe Edmonton. I truly treasure the valuable pointers you shared in our recent meeting to help make a Death Cafe successful.#### AFFILIATIONS
NO affiliations with death Café Edmonton Meetup group and Edmonton death Café Facebook group.5 attendees
Edmonton Death Café – South Side Gathering: ☕ Sip. Eat. Discuss.🖤
Square 1 - Windsor, 11728 87 Ave NW Edmonton, AB, Edmonton, AB, CAYou found us !! Thank you. Welcome to Edmonton Death Café Meetup Group!
#### PURPOSE
Death Cafe is:
A place where people, often strangers, gather to sip, eat and discuss death talk.
• Our objective is 'to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives'.
• A group directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. The format is meant to be flexible, lightweight, and straightforward.
Death Café is not:
• Not a bereavement support or grief counselling setting.
• Not an opportunity to give people information about death and dying – regardless of how good or important it is. This is a time to discuss death without expectations.
• Not a place for guest speakers or distribution of information materials.
• Death café does not work for people who, for whatever reason, aren’t able to discuss death comfortably and openly.
• Death Café does not work as a method of community engagement, research, or consultation.
#### LOCATION
I understand your time and resources are valuable, I am offering 2 death café’s: mid-week and on the weekend.
South Side Death Café Meetup location: every 3rd Saturday of the month, afternoonSquare 1 Coffee - Windsor
11728 87 Ave NW
Edmonton, AB
TIME: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PMPARKING:
· North of 118 Street in the residential area.
· Turn into right the alley behind the Square 1 coffee where the construction is, then right into Windsor House parking, It’s okay to park there. 8 parking spots available. Parking spots may be occupied upon arrival.
BUS STOPS: Short walking distance
COFFEE $: Moderate
TREATS $: Moderate
CAFÉ NOISE: Low to moderate
SEATING AREA: 2nd floor, mix of half back wooden chairs and wooden stools
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSABILITY: NOVenue Pictures and Parking locations.
Venues request No outside food or drinks. Patronizing Square 1 Coffee as a way of saying thank you to the business for giving us this space for FREE.
#### DURATION
Two hours
#### FORMAT- Host introduction
- House keeping
- Purpose of Death Cafe
- 3 guest questions
- Host warm up topic discussion
- Main discussion
- Halfway point - Check in
- 10-minute warning: to share anything they want before the end
- Wrap Up: Round table share (if they want) what the one thing they learned they will take away and think about.
- Thank attendees
- Thank the venue.
- Conversation closed
- Building connections
#### MEEETUP REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Attendee Limit
Limited to 10 guests. Venue rules. Time for everyone to gets an opportunity to “hold space” for those who have spoken or contributed.Guests allowed
- If you'd like to invite a friend, partner, family member, or anyone curious about joining the discussion over coffee and treats.
No drop ins allowed
- Respecting the registration process for attendees and keeping it organized.
RSVP start and end times
After the published event date to 1 day before the event day.Reminder
Meetup reminder email 2 days before the event day. Check your spam box.Waitlist
In the event that the death Café has been filled. Meetup will add you to the waitlist. If an attendee changes their RSVP to "No," the first person on the waitlist is automatically moved to "Going".Event Postings
3 Months in Advance#### INVESTMENT
FREE. No donation required, requested or accepted. Time is your commitment. Support the venue. Thank You.#### HOST OBJECTIVES
I’m drawn to Death Cafe for the rare chance to have six-foot-deep conversations about death—bold, honest, and unafraid—venturing into territory where everyday talk rarely goes. These gatherings remind us we’re not alone in facing our finite lives; sharing openly dissolves isolation and fosters real human connection, far more nourishing than any digital exchange.As a host, I’m committed to consistency because it builds trust. I am hosting two Death Cafés per month from March to December 2026, and after a two-year pause, I’m resurrecting them with renewed dedication—aiming for regular, reliable events again starting now.
I value being organized (about 90% structure, 10% beautiful chaos) so everyone feels respected, welcomed, and safe to speak from the heart. Whether you’re here out of curiosity, reflection, or simply the desire to live more fully knowing death awaits, I’m grateful to hold this space with you. Let’s talk about what matters.
Your Host/facillitator Jay S. "Alohajay"
#### SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
A heartfelt special acknowledgement to Gina Villet for her generous spirit, unwavering support, encouragement, and profound wisdom over five wonderful years of hosting Death Cafe Edmonton. I truly treasure the valuable pointers you shared in our recent meeting to help make a Death Cafe successful.#### AFFILIATIONS
NO affiliations with death Café Edmonton Meetup group and Edmonton death Café Facebook group.11 attendeesEdmonton Death Café Summer Series! Death Café at the Death Exhibit!
Royal Alberta Museum, 9810 103a Ave NW, Edmonton, AB, CAWelcome to the Edmonton Death Café Summer Series! Death Café at the Death Exhibit!
#### PURPOSE
Join us for an unforgettable gathering at Death: Life's Greatest Mystery, an exhibit that dares to unravel the profound enigma every living being faces—death itself.
This immersive experience, originally from Chicago's Field Museum, invites you to ponder your own "big questions" about mortality through stunning artifacts, survival adaptations in the animal kingdom, cultural rituals celebrating life, interactive displays, and captivating media. It's a uniquely human journey that confronts what we often avoid, fostering wonder about life's end and what may come next.
Discover it together at the Royal Alberta Museum -- a perfect occasion to reflect, connect, and celebrate the richness of existence.
#### LOCATION
Royal Alberta Museum
9810 103a Ave NW, Edmonton
TIME: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Getting there:
https://royalalbertamuseum.ca/visit/getting-here
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY: YES
Website
https://www.royalalbertamuseum.ca/visit/exhibitions/feature-gallery/death
#### DURATION
One to Two hours
#### FORMAT- Gathering point – Royal Alberta Museum Cafe
- Proceed to the ticket counter
- Gather at the death exhibit entrance
- 2 questions
- Then explore, reflect and connect.
#### MEEETUP REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Attendee Limit
Limited to 10 guests.
NO Guests allowed
No drop ins allowed
Respecting the registration process for attendees and keeping it organized.
RSVP start and end times
After the published event date to 1 day before the event day.
Reminder
2 Days before the event day.
Waitlist
In the event that the death Café has been filled. Meetup will add you to the waitlist. If an attendee changes their RSVP to "No," the first person on the waitlist is automatically moved to "Going".
#### PHOTOGRAPHY
Photography is permitted in the museum. However, please note that there will be signage around certain items where photography is not allowed out of respect. We also kindly ask that no flash photography be used around live animals, fish, or insects.
-Admissions Associate, Royal Alberta Museum
#### INVESTMENT
Our regular Death Cafes are always FREE to attend. We do not accept or request donations.
However, from June to August 2026, we are excited to offer a special Edmonton Death Cafe events. Please be aware that your investment for this specific gathering may include a ticket price. Thank you for your continued support and understanding.
No group discount, minimum requirements are 15 people.
Ticket Prices
Adult 18–64 $25.00 (Plus GST)
Adult 65+ $16.00 (Plus GST)
#### AFFILIATIONS
NO affiliations with death Café Edmonton Meetup group and Edmonton death Café Facebook group.
Uniquely created by the Edmonton Death Cafe. Imitators hold no validity.1 attendee
Past events
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