Creating a Safe Space for Discussing Life and Mortality: Welcome to Timaru Death Cafe

Death Cafe Timaru

I was excited to bring Death Cafe to Timaru in July 2021

Launched by Jade Whaley in Timaru 2021, Death Cafe Timaru has had amazing success.

We would love for your to join us for a thoughtful discussion about the end of life and share your experiences, thoughts, and fears about death.

​Our Timaru Death Cafe is a group-directed conversation about death and dying over a cuppa and cake. The discussion is to increase awareness of death to help people make the most of their lives.

Do you want to join our next cafe?  
​Contact Jade to have your name added to the newsletter.

2023 MEETING DATES

Monday 26th June: 7:00pm ~ 8:30pm 
Sunday 30th April:  1:00pm ~ 2:30pm
Sunday 19th February: 10:00am ~ 11:30am

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Our group does follow the protocols and outline of established global death cafes. We will talk about all sorts of interesting death-related things, from green burials, ageing parents to DIY coffins.

​We have had topics about death doulas, death in different cultures, assisted dying and near-death experiences (NDEs).  At the first meeting, we talked about philosophy, the meaning of life, and our own experiences.  There is no schedule for the content of our discussion on the day.

​ At Death Cafe Timaru, we don't promote any particular conclusion, belief system or course of action.

IMPORTANT. It is not intended as a counselling group or grief support. It may not suit people who are recently bereaved or who are actively grieving.

𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗜𝗦 𝗔 𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗛 𝗖𝗔𝗙𝗘?
Death Cafe is a 'social franchise'. This means that people who sign up to our guide and principles can use the name Death Cafe, post events to this website and talk to the press as an affiliate of Death Cafe.
Death Cafes have spread quickly across Europe, North America and Australasia. There are 12638 Death Cafes in 78 countries since September 2011.

𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗗𝗘𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗦
Our meetings are held in various locations in Timaru. Contact Jade to be added to the newsletter. . 
Thank you to Shelley and Jim Wilson at Aoraki Funeral Services , Karen Reese and Phil Moore who have hosted past meetings.  
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There are  limited numbers, and you will be required to book a place. Contact Jade by phone, or message through contact form here

We would love for your to join our fb group  (and invite your friends)   here
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Everyone welcome but often the discussion is not suited for those under 18 years so R18 please.

Join our group here