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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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October 29, 2025, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Mixed Reality Lab at Holman Biotech Commons
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Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff
An overhead shot of a white teapot and matching teacup with a few scattered sprigs of thyme

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.

Want to learn more before signing up? Read our detailed recap of the first Death Cafe hosted by Holman Biotech Commons in the fall of 2023.

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