A death cafe is an informal event, held at a cafe, where the attendees have a casual discussion about death and dying. Death cafes are a great way to get comfortable with discussing death and understanding death positivity. Death positivity is a belief that people should be open and honest about death and receive the support they need around it.
There are death cafes in and around Northern New Jersey as well as virtual ones. While most happen once, some are recurring, and happen on a weekly or monthly basis. A recurring one that’s coming up (at time of posting) is on March 19th, 2026 in Brooklyn. It will recur on the third Thursday of every month. You can find details about that here:
https://deathcafe.com/deathcafe/19073
There’s also an upcoming virtual death cafe (once again, at time of posting) on March 24th, 2026. You can find details about that here:
https://deathcafe.com/deathcafe/24515/
If any new in-person or virtual ones pop up, they will be posted here:
https://deathcafe.com/search/?location=07029&deathcafe=deathcafe&country=
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Death Cafe FAQ
What is a death cafe?
A death cafe is an informal event, held at a cafe, where the attendees have a casual discussion about death and dying. Death cafes are a great way to get comfortable with discussing death.
Where is there an upcoming death cafe in the New Jersey area?
Yes, there is a recurring death cafe on the third Thursday.
Where can I find an upcoming virtual death cafe?
If any new virtual ones pop up, they will be posted here. Enter in your zip code for accurate results:
https://deathcafe.com/search/?location=07029&deathcafe=deathcafe&country=
What is death positivity?
Death positivity is a belief that people should be open and honest about death and receive the support they need around it.
What can I expect from a death cafe?
You can expect an unstructured discussion about various death topics. You can also expect a relaxed and open environment and more directness in discussing these topics. You should not expect counseling or support.
Where can I learn more about death cafes?
You can learn more about death cafes at the official website:
Can I discuss suicide at a death cafe?
Because death cafes don’t have an agenda, it’s possible suicide could come up. However, death cafes are not for counseling or support, so they should not be used as such for suicide.
