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Death Cafe

Join us in a judgment-free environment where participants, often strangers, can openly engage in discussion on the topic of death and dying.

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April 10, 2025, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Design Thinking Studio at Holman Biotech Commons
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Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff
Design of a white teacup filled with a hot beverage and a black background

Developed in 2011, Death Cafes have proliferated worldwide, offering a moderated discussion without a predetermined agenda or theme. We do not lead participants to a conclusion, product, or action. The Death Cafe is not a grief support nor counseling session, but a space for normalizing conversation that deepens our awareness about death.

Join us in a judgment-free environment where participants, often strangers, can openly engage in discussion on the topic of death and dying. Coffee, tea, and light refreshments will be served, and registration is required.

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