What we’re about
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, we also host other events for anyone who wishes to engage in conversations about death, and connect with others while doing so.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Central Houston’s Monthly Death Cafe — come to talk about death, dying, and lifeMcGovern-Stella Link Neighborhood Library, Houston, TX
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!
We are meeting this month at the McGovern-Stella Link Neighborhood Library.
We will be in the private Meeting Room -- there will be a small paper sign with the Death Cafe logo on the door.- 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 -- our library room allows food.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?
Enter through the library door. Continue straight, past the checkout desk. If you turn left, the meeting room door is immediately opposite the checkout desk.
Any difficulty, ask the library staff how to find the Death Cafe!- What is the parking situation?
The McGovern-Stella Link Library luckily has a very large parking lot with ample spaces, including accessible and handicapped spots.
