About us
The Houston Death Collaborative meetup is a place for those curious about becoming “death-positive”!
What started in 2012 as a group primarily for hosting Death Cafes has expanded. We are a hub for activities in Houston that normalize talking about death and dying and foster the humanity behind our mortality.
In addition to organizing monthly Death Cafes across greater Houston and beyond, we also host other events for anyone who wishes to engage in conversations about death, and connect with others while doing so.
Upcoming events
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Brazoria County Death Cafe — come to talk about death, dying, and life
Restwood Funeral Home, 1038 W Plantation Dr., Clute, TX, USTalking about death won’t kill you, so come along to a death cafe!
What in the world is a Death Cafe? Simply put, it is a place where people, often strangers, gather to eat treats and discuss death.
Our objective is 'to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives'.
Brazoria County Death Cafe is part of the larger international social franchise movement of Death Cafes. We welcome people of all ages and backgrounds. If you are going to die someday, this is the space for you.
A Death Cafe features a group-directed discussion of death with no preset agenda, objectives or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counseling session, and not affiliated with any specific faith or belief system.
I want to talk about death! What should I expect?
Welcome!
We are meeting at the Restwood Funeral Home & Memorial Park.There is no obligation to stay for the entire discussion; you are free to come and go as you wish.
There will be light snacks and beverages available.
If you have specific dietary requirements or preferences, you are more than welcome to bring something to suit those needs.FAQs
- What exactly happens at a Death Cafe? I have no idea what to expect!
This article from the LA Times is a great description of what it's like to attend a Death Cafe. Give it a read! https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2024-06-12/death-cafes-los-angeles-grieving-discussion-group
You can find even more details at deathcafe.com.
2 attendees
Central Houston’s Monthly Death Cafe — NEW location this month!
Brazos Towers at Bayou Manor, 4141 S Braeswood Blvd, Houston, TX, US**Please note that we are in an alternate location this month, due to the holiday weekend**
Talking about death won’t kill you, so come along to a death cafe!
What in the world is a Death Cafe? Simply put, it is a place where people, often strangers, gather to eat treats and discuss death.
Our objective is 'to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives'.
Houston’s Central Death Cafe is part of the larger international social franchise movement of Death Cafes. We welcome all, members old and new.
A Death Cafe features a group-directed discussion of death with no preset agenda, objectives or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counseling session, and not affiliated with any specific faith or belief system.I want to talk about death! What should I expect?
Welcome!
This month we are meeting at a special alternate location, which has graciously offered to host while the library is closed for the 4th**:**
Brazos Towers at Bayou Manor
4141 S Braeswood Blvd, Houston, TX 77025
We will be in the aerobics room.Please note: if you do not live at Brazos Towers at Bayou Manor, you will need to check in at the Front Desk when you arrive. A driver's license or ID is all that's necessary. You will be given a name tag, and staff can point you toward the aerobics room.
Since this is an alternate location, please save my number and call or text if you have any trouble finding us on the day: 346-262-7029
- Doors open at 10:45am
- The group discussion starts at 11:15am and will wrap up by 1:00pm
There is no obligation to stay for the entire discussion; you are free to come and go as you wish
There will be light snacks and beverages available.
If you have specific dietary requirements or preferences, you are more than welcome to bring something to suit those needs.FAQs
- What exactly happens at a Death Cafe? I have no idea what to expect!
This article from the LA Times is a great description of what it's like to attend a Death Cafe. Give it a read! https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2024-06-12/death-cafes-los-angeles-grieving-discussion-group
You can find even more details at deathcafe.com.
- How do I find the meeting room?
When you arrive, check in at the Front Desk with your driver's license (unless you live at Brazos Towers). You'll receive a name tag, and the front desk staff can direct you to the aerobics room.
- What is the parking situation?
There is free visitor parking available. Depending on how many visitors come that day, you may be asked to use the valet to park your car. This service is offered at no charge.
23 attendees
Spring Branch Death Cafe — come to talk about death, dying, and life
Freed Community Center, 6818 Shadyvilla Lane, Houston, TX, USTalking about death won’t kill you, so come along to a death cafe!
What in the world is a Death Cafe? Simply put, it is a place where people, often strangers, gather to eat treats and discuss death.
Our objective is 'to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives'.
The Spring Branch Death Cafe is part of the larger international social franchise movement of Death Cafes. We welcome all, members old and new.
A Death Cafe features a group-directed discussion of death with no preset agenda, objectives or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counseling session, and not affiliated with any specific faith or belief system.I want to talk about death! What should I expect?
Welcome!
We are meeting this month at the Freed Community Center.
We will be in the private Small Meeting Room -- there will be a small paper sign with the Death Cafe logo on the door- There is no obligation to stay for the entire discussion; you are free to come and go as you wish
- Feel welcome to stay and mingle after the group discussion,
There will be light snacks and beverages available.
If you have specific dietary requirements or preferences, you are more than welcome to bring something to suit those needs.FAQs
- What exactly happens at a Death Cafe? I have no idea what to expect!
This article from the LA Times is a great description of what it's like to attend a Death Cafe. Give it a read! https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2024-06-12/death-cafes-los-angeles-grieving-discussion-group
You can find even more details at deathcafe.com.
- How do I find the meeting room?
Any difficulty, ask the community center staff how to find the Spring Branch Death Cafe meeting, or where to find the "small meeting room".
- What is the parking situation?
The Freed Community Center has a free parking lot with ample spaces.
5 attendees
Downtown BIPOC Death Cafe
Kindred Stories, 2310 Elgin St #2 -Located in the Eldorado Ballroom-, Houston, TX, USThis monthly Death Cafe centers Black, Indigenous, and People of Color in conversation about death, dying, and grief.
Experiences of loss are shaped by culture, history, land, and systems. This gathering intentionally makes space for those realities and the nuances that are not always acknowledged in mixed settings.All are welcome. We ask that participants who do not identify as BIPOC attend with a commitment to listen, reflect, and honor the focus of the space.
This event follows the global Death Cafe model: Deathcafe.com
• No agenda and no presentation
• No intention of leading participants to a conclusion or course of action
• Not therapy, grief counseling, research, or community consultation
• Participant-led discussion onlyDeath Cafe is for people who feel able to engage in open conversation about death. If you are seeking grief counseling or bereavement support, there are other spaces better suited for that care, and we can provide you with those community resources.
These gatherings are supported by the Death Collaborative, a nonprofit dedicated to community conversations about death.
6 attendees
Past events
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