""A Death Cafe is not 'a grief group, a counseling session, or a place to push religious or other spiritual agendas,' Leija says.""
""Talking about death is 'a crazy good reminder to live every single day,' she says, a death doula herself who sits with patients at the end of their lives.""
""I like to argue that you only die once, [but] you live every single day," Leija says."
Death Cafes, launched in 2011 in East London, have spread globally with over 11,000 groups in the U.S. They provide a space for honest discussions about death, covering topics like mortality, cremation, and burial options. Participants introduce themselves and share their reasons for attending. These gatherings are not grief groups or counseling sessions and do not promote religious agendas. Engaging in conversations about death serves as a reminder to cherish life and live fully each day.
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