Cafe Mortel - Pop Up Death Cafe

Participants will have tea and cake with candlelight vibes as they discuss deeper questions about death and dying.

Facilitated by Glenn Harper and Jennie Beth Banks.

Swiss sociologist Bernard Crettaz initiated the first Cafés Mortels in Switzerland in 2004 and this became the catalyst for the global Death Cafe movement. After reading about Crettaz's cafe, Jon Underwood, a former council worker, decided to hold an event in his living room in Hackney, London, UK, and from there it has become a global phenomenon. There are now more than 4300 cafes in more than 48 countries, and almost half are in the USA. See Celebrating Life in a Death Cafe - The Lancet Neurology

Come and learn about the regular 'death cafe' scene around Olympia. 

Part of ON THE EDGE ~ Perspectives on Death, Dying, Loss & Living, a month-long exploration into death, dying, loss, and living. The month will begin with an Art Exhibit at Olympia Fall Arts Walk featuring art pieces by Jennie Beth Banks, followed by 15 special events and workshops facilitated by local death care community partners. The event's aim is to stimulate conversation around these topics as well as raise awareness of some of the local organizations and individuals working in the field.