A Death Café is a group-directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counselling session.
It was founded by Jon Underwood, a beloved student at Jamyang Buddhist Centre London and a pioneer in opening up the conversation about death. It is a secular session.
Who is it for?
Everyone is welcome
Cost
Free – donations welcome
When does it happen?
Once every two months
How to join
You can just drop in. However, as the space is limited, you can book your spot via Eventbrite.
Facilitator
Venerable Barbara Shannon
Venerable Barbara Shannon, is a fully ordained nun, former NHS nurse, and a long-standing member of the Jamyang Buddhist Centre London. She is actively engaged in the local London communities helping people with issues around death and dying. She regularly leads the Death Cafe at Centre, with her unique and engaging style of presenting.
Diana Opio
Diana Opio, as a trained nurse has been working in palliative care for several decades. She has also helped set up and run palliative care academic programmes in East Africa. More recently she has become increasingly interested in aspects of spirituality at the end of life and has trained as a soul midwife and has run many death cafes.