About this event
A Death Cafe is a chance to talk about death, often a taboo subject.
- Booking required: please book your place by 1pm, Friday, 6 June 2025. Book your free place through Eventbrite
- Directions: Get directions to this event from Google Maps
- Contact: heywood.library@rochdale.gov.uk
- Event organiser: Rochdale Borough Council in partnership with Creative Manchester as part of the Manchester City of Literature Festival of Libraries 2025.
Many people find the subject difficult, meaning those of us who want to ask questions and share ideas about it can struggle to find space to do so.
A Death Cafe is different. You can talk about any aspect of death you like, and no Death Cafe covers the same topics, so if you have questions, ideas you'd would like to discuss, or thoughts you'd like to share, come and join us for an open and honest conversation with cake. The session is for anyone who wants to talk about death, and any related topics, and is about seeing where that takes us rather than imposing any particular viewpoint.
The Cafe will be led by Caroline Jones from Salford University. She writes:
'I have run a Death Café for years as part of my Death module, and we have covered personal bereavement, funeral traditions, life after death, and much more, always with tears, laughter, and tasty snacks. As a Humanist funeral celebrant, I am used to holding space for the difficult emotions triggered by the subject of death, and enjoy giving people the space to talk about it.'
Everyone is welcome to come and share ideas in a safe, supportive environment.
Disclaimer
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