Central Houston’s Monthly Death Cafe — come to talk about death, dying, and life

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 Jung Center.

• Doors open at 12pm
• The group discussion starts at 12:15pm and will wrap up by 2:00pm
• 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?

The death cafe will be in the Lecture Room -- ask the staff at the front desk of the Jung Center if you need any assistance.

• What is the parking situation?

Free street parking is available in the neighborhood streets around the Center. We do not have a public parking lot, however, if you have a current handicapped parking permit, please feel free to use any available space in The Jung Center’s staff parking lot, on the south side of the building. There are several paid parking lots near the Center, as well.

Public Transport: We are near the Museum District stop of the Houston METRORail, or Houston METRO buses 056 and 298 to Montrose Boulevard @ Bissonnet Street.

Bike: We have bike racks available for use at the front of our building.