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Death Cafe Bedford
Every 2nd or 3rd Tuesday of the month
2.30pm – 4pm
Upstairs at:
Frescoes Coffee House
20 Mill Street
Bedford
MK40 3HDABOUT DEATH CAFE
At the Death Cafe people, often strangers, gather to eat cake, drink tea or coffee and discuss death. Part of life.
The objective is a group directed discussion on death, loss and anything related to the theme of death. There is no agenda, objectives or themes or even any specific outcome that needs to be obtained. The aim is to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives.
“It’s not morbid or depressing in fact it’s fascinating and uplifting. It’s a way of discussing all aspects of dying and loss with interesting like-minded people, without feeling judged. People relax and talk freely over coffee and cake. They share their views, beliefs, plans, bucket lists. Different losses like divorces or limbs.Talk about life celebrations, funeral preparations or helping their children cope. It is fascinating to hear the huge array of experiences and different perspectives” Suzanne Edgington
Death Cafes have spread quickly across Europe, North America and Australasia. As of today, there are 4080 Death Cafes in 42 countries since September 2011.
The Death cafe model was developed by Jon Underwood and Sue Barsky Reid, based on the ideas of Bernard Crettaz and they started in Hackney, East London.
Death Cafe is a ‘social franchise’ which means that the Death Cafe Bedford has agreed to the guide and principles that allow it to use the Death Cafe name, post events on their website and talk to the press as an affiliate of Death Cafe.
Death Cafe is a ‘social franchise’ which means that the Death Cafe Bedford has agreed to the guide and principles that allow it to use the Death Cafe name, post events on their website and talk to the press as an affiliate of Death Cafe.
The Death Cafe will always be offered:
- In an accessible, respectful and confidential space
- With no intention of leading people to any conclusion, product or course of action
- Works on a non-profit basis
- Alongside refreshing drinks and nourishing food
- And of course there will be… cake!
Entry is free. Join a meeting when you like. We just ask that you purchase refreshments whilst you are there.
Visit the website www.deathcafe.com for more information, Bedford dates and other groups.
Contact facilitator: Suzanne Edgington or check out Death Cafe - Bedford
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