Gatherings + Events
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🖤 the dc death collective special event
💡 dcdc supporting member event
✨ local event we thought you might be interested in
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💡Death Wish Postcast Season 2 Launch Party
💡Demystify Death Nature Walk
Join DCDC member and death doula Kristen P. Patterson of Sacred Journey Death Doula for a autumng Demystify Death Nature Walk in Glencarlyn Park in Arlington, VA.
Do you find yourself struggling in your current season of life? Perhaps you are caring for elders, raising children, and managing a job, without time to find meaning in your day-to-day life. Perhaps you feel alone, missing a spouse, key friend, or family member who died recently, or many years ago. You may be holding ambiguous grief due to unexpected job loss or the end of a marriage, or anticipatory grief for a loved one with dementia.
Join a small group for an intimate walk in nature where we will connect the seasons of our lives with the seasons of nature. We will contemplate our mortality through mindful observation of the natural world and gentle reflections, opening our hearts to wonder and joy.
Learn more, read reviews, and register:
🖤Death Over Drafts at Lost Boy Cider
The founder of the Death Over Drafts movement, Stefanie Elkins, describes the goal as this: “Death over Drafts is a casual and fun community event to spark connection and is part of a growing movement to destigmatize important conversations on end-of-life.”
What to expect:
The event is free!
All are welcome!
You can still come if you don’t love beer, there are other snacks and drinks! ;)
This is a super supportive community, but we are not a support group.
In this communal environment, we remind you to be responsible for your own engagement.
At Death Over Drafts, the public can enjoy a fun conversation where death is not avoided. There’s no lecture, but questions will be answered. You never know who you will sit next to, very interesting fellow guests will be in our midst. We will also have a game called “Death Deck” on the table, a Death Over Drafts favorite activity!
Everyone dies, and talking about it won’t kill us.
Your hosts for the evening will DCDC supporting member Stephanie Dillemuth.
Lost Boy Cider, 317 Hooffs Run Dr, Alexandria, VA
💡Death Cafe
A safe conversation about life, death, & end of life issues.
RSVP to jamie.arthurs@dignitymemorial.com or 240-463-6884
💡Death Cafe at UUCA in Arlington (4th Wednesday)
Join us in person for a monthly free Death Cafe at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington where folks come together to chat about death and things related to death such as end of life planning. It's a safe space to share stories, ask questions, or just listen. No pressure, just honest conversations about something we all think about but don't always talk about. Come as you are and be a part of this unique experience!
A Death Cafe is a space for open, honest conversation. Every death cafe is unique. We will share our stories, talk about how grief has shaped our lives, and contemplate how we might want to explore our approach to death. A Death Cafe is a group-led discussion of death; it is not a grief support group or counseling session.
Over many years, free Death Cafes have helped people all over the world confront their mortality with acceptance, compassion, and curiosity.
If you're able, bring a sweet or savory treat to share.
Led by Kristen P. Patterson, long-time UUCA member and a trained death doula. For more info, please reach out at 703-829-9615 or deathcafe@sacredjourneydeathdoula.com.
UUCA's free Death Cafe meets the 4th Wednesday of every month from 6:30-8:00 pm.
Location: Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington (UUCA), 4444 Arlington Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22204
✨ Temperance Alley Garden: Annual Halloween Death Cafe
Join us for our annual Halloween Death Cafe!
Death Cafe is a global movement facilitating thoughts and discussion about the often taboo subject of death. Circle up for this candle-lit, intimate, and informal gathering to discuss death while eating cake and drinking tea! At previous cafes we've talked about our fears and thoughts around death; death of places; death in the media; and much more.
We welcome all to join! No previous attendance required.
Temperance Alley Garden, 193113th St NW, Washington, DC
✨Encounters with Loss and Creative Healing: A Day-long Immersive Workshop
Encounters with Loss & Creative Healing
A daylong therapeutic, creative intensive
Nov 1, 9am–4:30pm
This creative encounter in a natural location provides supported and safe time and space to reflect on loss and healing.
led by an experienced therapy and writing team,
prompted reflective writing/creative practice (no exp necessary),
therapist-led dialogue about loss and grief,
meaningful small-group discussion.
Encountering words, reflection, and the grounding presence of the natural world, you’ll have opportunities to shape and express feelings that may be difficult to name and to gently loosen patterns that are frozen in time. This is a space for slowing down, listening inward, and discovering what wants your attention now.
Reconnect with the values and needs that matter most to you, uncover your empowering beliefs, and begin to imagine what you might carry forward—and what you may be ready to leave behind.
Led by
Tracy Wharton, PhD, LCSW-C, Think Forward Therapy
with
Michelle Lafrance, PhD, Professor of Rhetoric and Writing
Location will be outdoors, in Montgomery County, MD – provided after registration.
Included in registration: Small group work, materials, lunch & snacks.
Value per person ~$1500.
Registration: $500
Reduced Cost Registration: $250
Register at www.ThinkForwardTherapy.net
Contact drtracywharton@thinkfwd.info with questions.
✨Día de los Muertos at Historic Congressional Cemetery
In collaboration with special guest and Capitol Hill resident, Rosa Moreno, and Death Doula-in-Residence, Laura Lyster-Mensh, we will transform the chapel in the center of our grounds into a place of learning, remembrance, community gathering, and celebration of the “Day of the Dead.”
Día de los Muertos is a tradition that honors loved ones who have passed, celebrating the ongoing bond between the living and the dead. Millions in Mexico, Latin America, and beyond celebrate by creating colorful ofrendas (altars) with photos, flowers, food, and mementos to welcome spirits back to the earthly world. Many also gather in cemeteries or at festivals to share music, meals, and remembrance in a joyful celebration of life.
Now in its third year, Congressional Cemetery’s Día de los Muertos celebration invites the public to join us on Sunday, November 1st from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at the historic chapel to collectively build a large-scale ofrenda honoring our departed loved ones.
Everyone is welcome to bring photos of departed loved ones, some of their favorite foods, mementos, flowers (fresh or dried), and/or other cherished artifacts from their lives. You can also make something on-site during the event. We will have a variety of hands-on crafts and activities for all ages, including decorating sugar skulls and crafting paper flowers. You can add your creations to the ofrenda during the event and take them home afterward as a keepsake. In celebrating the people and things they loved, we will share stories about those who are gone, learn about the traditions of Día de los Muertos and similar customs around the world, and join the community around remembrance and celebration.
Historic Congressional Cemetery, 1801 E St SE, Washington, DC 20003
💡Demystify Death Nature Walk
Join DCDC member and death doula Kristen P. Patterson of Sacred Journey Death Doula for a autumn Demystify Death Nature Walk in Glencarlyn Park in Arlington, VA.
Do you find yourself struggling in your current season of life? Perhaps you are caring for elders, raising children, and managing a job, without time to find meaning in your day-to-day life. Perhaps you feel alone, missing a spouse, key friend, or family member who died recently, or many years ago. You may be holding ambiguous grief due to unexpected job loss or the end of a marriage, or anticipatory grief for a loved one with dementia.
Join a small group for an intimate walk in nature where we will connect the seasons of our lives with the seasons of nature. We will contemplate our mortality through mindful observation of the natural world and gentle reflections, opening our hearts to wonder and joy.
Learn more, read reviews, and register:
✨The Child in the Room: Bringing Comfort to Children Through Crisis
Hosted by Cryst’l Sheer (Summit Care Partners) and the Virginia End-of-Life Doula Collective. Free and open to the public.
Learn about supporting children in times of grief and loss through trauma-informed approaches.
When families face serious illness or the end of life, children can be overlooked. The Child in the Room explores childhood grief, anticipatory grief, and the many ways children express loss.
Participants will explore what children need—honesty, safety, choice, and connection—and learn a trauma-informed Notice → Support → Refer approach for recognizing when a child needs additional support.
The session also introduces expressive support and Mrs. Claus With A Cause as a resource for children experiencing crisis and loss.
See the child. Make room for the child.
About the Presenter:
Amy Herrmann, MSW, is the Founder and Executive Director of Mrs. Claus With A Cause, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to bringing comfort, connection, and moments of joy to children and families experiencing crisis.
With more than 20 years of experience working with children and families, Amy currently serves as a school social worker and has a professional background in family support, case management, and child advocacy. Her work has focused on helping children and families navigate trauma, illness, and other challenging circumstances.
Amy founded Mrs. Claus With A Cause on a simple belief: When a child’s world falls apart, we show up. What began with the comforting presence of Mrs. Claus has grown into a year-round mission providing pediatric comfort outreach, disaster response, comfort kits, and community support.
Amy holds a Master of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University and a bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science. She combines her professional experience in social work and child advocacy with the magic of Mrs. Claus to create meaningful moments of comfort and hope for children when they need it most.
November 2, 2026 @ 7:00 PM ET
💡Death Cafe at ArtHall - Alexandria, VA (First Tuesdays)
Join us in person for a monthly Death Cafe at the artistic cocreation space, ArtHall, in Alexandria. Come to chat about death, grief, in all forms or to just listen and be within this safe space. It’s a safe space to share your thoughts, feelings, experiences, and anything else you may wish about a topic that is so entwined with life. There’s never any pressure. Come exactly as you are. Every death cafe is unique!
A Death Cafe is a group-led discussion about death; it is not a grief support group or counseling session.
If you’re able, bring a sweet or savory treat to share!
Hosted by DCDC supporting member and poet Natalie Gandhi.
💡Death Cafe
At Beloved Yoga + Wellness, we host a Death Café on the first Wednesday evening of each month, offering a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment for discussions around our shared mortality. Over tea and refreshments, we gather for open, participant-led conversations about death and dying, helping to normalize these discussions and deepen our understanding of the role mortality plays in our lives. Everyone is welcome—some guests attend once, while others return month after month.
Organized by DC Death Collective Supporting Member, Kristina Davies
✨ Death Cafe at Congressional Cemetery
A monthly (or more) death cafe in our historic cemetery. Indoor event. Free to attend. You're welcome to bring something to share—tea, sweets, or a small donation (suggested $5) to support event costs.
Due to space limits, please reserve your seat in advance. Seat reservations: HERE
📍The Historic Congressional Cemetery Chapel, 1801 E St SE, Washington, DC
💡Death Cafe at All Souls Unitarian Church
Join DCDC steering committee member Leslie Tolf for the newly launched cafe gathering ~ email to register (leslieatolf@gmail.com) or use the link below:
Reflection Park: Caring for Caregivers - Sound Bath
Reflection Park's Caring for Caregivers series is dedicated to honoring and supporting the amazing individuals who provide compassionate care to those nearing the end of life. Whether you're a death doula, hospice care worker, chaplain, family caregiver, or anyone else committed to accompanying and caring for others during their final days, this program is for you. Both professional and informal caregivers are welcome!
Our fall edition of Caring for Caregivers will take place in the Sacred Circle, an enchanting meeting place nestled within a ring of trees. From the comfort of our new anti-gravity chairs, fellow end-of-life caregiver, Lee Ann Blank, will offer a sound bath as we gaze up at the tree canopy. Lee is a drum circle facilitator, registered yoga teacher, and licensed massage therapist who will use her handpan, buffalo drum, singing bowl, koshi chimes, and rattles to complement the soothing sounds of nature.
For those who spend much of their time holding space for others, this sound bath is an invitation to be held — by the forest and the community of people who understand the weight of this work.
Reflection Park Natural Burial Ground, 16621 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD
✨ Death Café East Rockville, MD
The East Rockville Death Cafe is a community of people interested in being thoughtful about death and dying. We feel honored to offer a place to discuss death and its physical, emotional and financial aspects and effects on those dying and their family and friends. We talk about practical things and often have participants with specific knowledge: death doula, advanced planning, funeral practices, etc. We have been meeting for more than 6 years. If you can attend please email pdubroof@assistinghands.com for the meeting ID and Password.
💡Assisted Dying: What You Need to Know about the DC Death with Dignity Act
A conversation hosted by End of Life Options DC about preparing for death with practical information for those interested in knowing more about medical aid in dying.
Southwest Neighborhood Library, 900 Wesley Place SW, Meeting Room #2
💡Death Cafe at UUCA in Arlington
Join us in person for a monthly free Death Cafe at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington where folks come together to chat about death and things related to death such as end of life planning. It's a safe space to share stories, ask questions, or just listen. No pressure, just honest conversations about something we all think about but don't always talk about. Come as you are and be a part of this unique experience!
A Death Cafe is a space for open, honest conversation. Every death cafe is unique. We will share our stories, talk about how grief has shaped our lives, and contemplate how we might want to explore our approach to death. A Death Cafe is a group-led discussion of death; it is not a grief support group or counseling session.
Over many years, free Death Cafes have helped people all over the world confront their mortality with acceptance, compassion, and curiosity.
If you're able, bring a sweet or savory treat to share.
Led by Kristen P. Patterson, long-time UUCA member and a trained death doula. For more info, please reach out at 703-829-9615 or deathcafe@sacredjourneydeathdoula.com.
UUCA's free Death Cafe meets the 4th Wednesday of every month from 6:30-8:00 pm.
Location: Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington (UUCA), 4444 Arlington Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22204
💡Memento Mori Book Club Presents: "Nine Years Under"
Join us for this month’s Memento Mori Book Club at People’s Book in Takoma Park! In Nine Years Under, Sheri Booker recounts the nine years she spent, starting at age 15, working at a West Baltimore funeral home kept busy by the AIDS crisis and gang violence.
Sunday, November 29th, 6:00 PM- 7:00 PM. RSVP here.
Hosted by death death Ali Brill.
7014 Westmoreland Ave Ste A, Takoma Park, MD 20912
💡Death Cafe
At Beloved Yoga + Wellness, we host a Death Café on the first Wednesday evening of each month, offering a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment for discussions around our shared mortality. Over tea and refreshments, we gather for open, participant-led conversations about death and dying, helping to normalize these discussions and deepen our understanding of the role mortality plays in our lives. Everyone is welcome—some guests attend once, while others return month after month.
Organized by DC Death Collective Supporting Member, Kristina Davies
✨ Death Cafe at Congressional Cemetery
A monthly (or more) death cafe in our historic cemetery. Indoor event. Free to attend. You're welcome to bring something to share—tea, sweets, or a small donation (suggested $5) to support event costs.
Due to space limits, please reserve your seat in advance. Seat reservations: HERE
📍The Historic Congressional Cemetery Chapel, 1801 E St SE, Washington, DC
💡Death Cafe at All Souls Unitarian Church
Join DCDC steering committee member Leslie Tolf for the newly launched cafe gathering ~ email to register (leslieatolf@gmail.com) or use the link below:
✨ Death Café East Rockville, MD
The East Rockville Death Cafe is a community of people interested in being thoughtful about death and dying. We feel honored to offer a place to discuss death and its physical, emotional and financial aspects and effects on those dying and their family and friends. We talk about practical things and often have participants with specific knowledge: death doula, advanced planning, funeral practices, etc. We have been meeting for more than 6 years. If you can attend please email pdubroof@assistinghands.com for the meeting ID and Password.
💡Death Cafe at ArtHall - Alexandria, VA (First Tuesdays) (Copy)
Join us in person for a monthly Death Cafe at the artistic cocreation space, ArtHall, in Alexandria. Come to chat about death, grief, in all forms or to just listen and be within this safe space. It’s a safe space to share your thoughts, feelings, experiences, and anything else you may wish about a topic that is so entwined with life. There’s never any pressure. Come exactly as you are. Every death cafe is unique!
A Death Cafe is a group-led discussion about death; it is not a grief support group or counseling session.
If you’re able, bring a sweet or savory treat to share!
Hosted by DCDC supporting member and poet Natalie Gandhi.
💡Death Cafe
At Beloved Yoga + Wellness, we host a Death Café on the first Wednesday evening of each month, offering a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment for discussions around our shared mortality. Over tea and refreshments, we gather for open, participant-led conversations about death and dying, helping to normalize these discussions and deepen our understanding of the role mortality plays in our lives. Everyone is welcome—some guests attend once, while others return month after month.
Organized by DC Death Collective Supporting Member, Kristina Davies
💡Death Cafe at All Souls Unitarian Church
Join DCDC steering committee member Leslie Tolf for a wonderful cafe gathering ~ email to register (leslieatolf@gmail.com) or use the link below:
💡Conversations Over Cake: Death Cafe
Join us for a Death Cafe—an open, informal gathering where people come together to talk about death, dying, and the many thoughts and feelings that surround them. There is no set agenda or objective beyond creating a welcoming space for honest conversation. It’s not a grief support group or counseling session, but rather a chance to explore a topic we all share in common.
Tea and cake will be served as we reflect, share, and listen in a spirit of curiosity and respect.
💡Pet Death Cafe with Alexis Mitchell
Join DCDC Supporting Member Alexis Mitchell of Pawticular Pet Care for a special death cafe offering. Participants with make an art memorial for your pet's ofrenda. Share stories about the animals you've loved and lost, then create a keepsake piece to display in your home for this year's Pet Day of the Dead.
💡Legacy Letter Writing Workshop
Join DCDC member and Arlington-based death doula Kristen P. Patterson of Sacred Journey Death Doula for an online workshop. Do you want to write your own Legacy Letter? Join this virtual workshop to craft one! Through reflective questions, you will distill your memories, values, favorite rituals, and lessons learned into a letter that you can pass on to your loved ones. It's a gift for you and the people you care about, which you can do at any age. Discount available for couples or pairs of friends who enroll together.
💡Death Cafe at All Souls Unitarian Church
Join DCDC steering committee member Leslie Tolf for the newly launched cafe gathering ~ email her to register.
💡End-of-Life Planning 101 Workshop
Join DCDC member and Arlington-based death doula Kristen P. Patterson of Sacred Journey Death Doula for an online workshop.
Are you curious about what end-of-life planning entails? Perhaps it's been on your to-do list for years, but you've never put your wishes on paper. Join a virtual intro workshop on the practical and emotional work of completing your Advance Healthcare Directive and EOLP. We'll discuss the documents, conversations, and decisions to be prepared now and avoid chaotic decisions later. Discount available for couples or pairs of friends who enroll together.
💡Grub & Grieve
Grab your dinner (or dessert) and join DCDC supporting member Tara Johnston of MeMori Deathcare for an informal hour of being with other grievers in a peer support space. But if you need a space to have your grief witnessed in community, then come on in. All grief is welcome, because all grief is valid. So if you're wondering if your grief "counts"...it does.
It's October, the veil is thin, and the Halloween treats are in abundance, so enjoying your favorite spooky season treat while we gather is HIGHLY encouraged!
Sliding Scale Pricing: $5 - $10
💡Death Cafe
At Beloved Yoga + Wellness, we host a Death Café on the first Wednesday evening of each month, offering a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment for discussions around our shared mortality. Over tea and refreshments, we gather for open, participant-led conversations about death and dying, helping to normalize these discussions and deepen our understanding of the role mortality plays in our lives. Everyone is welcome—some guests attend once, while others return month after month.
Organized by DC Death Collective Supporting Member, Kristina Davies
✨ Death Café East Rockville, MD
The East Rockville Death Cafe is a community of people interested in being thoughtful about death and dying. We feel honored to offer a place to discuss death and its physical, emotional and financial aspects and effects on those dying and their family and friends. We talk about practical things and often have participants with specific knowledge: death doula, advanced planning, funeral practices, etc. We have been meeting for more than 6 years. If you can attend please email pdubroof@assistinghands.com for the meeting ID and Password.
✨ Death Cafe at Congressional Cemetery
A monthly (or more) death cafe in our historic cemetery. Indoor event. Free to attend. You're welcome to bring something to share—tea, sweets, or a small donation (suggested $5) to support event costs.
Due to space limits, please reserve your seat in advance. Seat reservations: HERE
📍The Historic Congressional Cemetery Chapel, 1801 E St SE, Washington, DC
✨Iona Senior Services Presents: The Alchemizing Grief Workshop -- Blackout Poetry
Join us for an afternoon of creative expression where we explore grief, memory, and loss through the art of blackout poetry.
This unique event blends the creativity of blackout poetry with an open and welcoming conversation about grief, the impact it can have on our lives, and the loved ones we remember and honor. Whether you are personally experiencing grief or simply want to learn, listen, create, and connect with others, you are welcome.
Grief is something many of us experience throughout our lives – we don’t have to go through it alone.
Iona Senior Services, 4125 Albemarle St NW, Washington, DC 20016
💡Memento Mori Book Club
Interested in creating community around our shared mortality? Join us every other month for casual chats, guided by our readings, about death, dying, grief, and ultimately, life.
Gatherings are hosted by death doula Ali Brill.
💡Death Cafe at UUCA in Arlington (4th Wednesday)
Join us in person for a monthly free Death Cafe at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington where folks come together to chat about death and things related to death such as end of life planning. It's a safe space to share stories, ask questions, or just listen. No pressure, just honest conversations about something we all think about but don't always talk about. Come as you are and be a part of this unique experience!
A Death Cafe is a space for open, honest conversation. Every death cafe is unique. We will share our stories, talk about how grief has shaped our lives, and contemplate how we might want to explore our approach to death. A Death Cafe is a group-led discussion of death; it is not a grief support group or counseling session.
Over many years, free Death Cafes have helped people all over the world confront their mortality with acceptance, compassion, and curiosity.
If you're able, bring a sweet or savory treat to share.
Led by Kristen P. Patterson, long-time UUCA member and a trained death doula. For more info, please reach out at 703-829-9615 or deathcafe@sacredjourneydeathdoula.com.
UUCA's free Death Cafe meets the 4th Wednesday of every month from 6:30-8:00 pm.
Location: Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington (UUCA), 4444 Arlington Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22204
✨Iona Senior Services Presents: The Alchemizing Grief Workshop - Collage
Explore grief and memory through the imaginative and nostalgic art of collage. Create a piece inspired by a person you’re remembering, emotions or memories associated with loss, changes in your sense of self, or simply whatever feels meaningful to you.
Iona Senior Services, 4125 Albemarle St NW, Washington, DC 20016
💡Legacy Letter writing workshop
Join DCDC member and Arlington-based death doula Kristen P. Patterson of Sacred Journey Death Doula for an online workshop. Do you want to write your own Legacy Letter? Join this virtual workshop to craft one! Through reflective questions, you will distill your memories, values, favorite rituals, and lessons learned into a letter that you can pass on to your loved ones. It's a gift for you and the people you care about, which you can do at any age. Discounts available for couples or pairs of friends who enroll together.
Register: https://sacredjourneydeathdoulaevents.as.me/schedule/06898e42/appointment/92565674/calendar/13382794
💡End-of-Life Planning 101 workshop
Join DCDC member and Arlington-based death doula Kristen P. Patterson of Sacred Journey Death Doula for an online workshop. Are you curious about what end-of-life planning entails? Perhaps it's been on your to-do list for years, but you've never put your wishes on paper. Join a virtual intro workshop on the practical and emotional work of completing your Advance Healthcare Directive and EOLP. We'll discuss the documents, conversations, and decisions to be prepared now and avoid chaotic decisions later. Discounts available for couples or pairs of friends who enroll together.
Register: https://sacredjourneydeathdoulaevents.as.me/schedule/06898e42/appointment/92564844/calendar/13382794
✨ Death Café East Rockville, MD
The East Rockville Death Cafe is a community of people interested in being thoughtful about death and dying. We feel honored to offer a place to discuss death and its physical, emotional and financial aspects and effects on those dying and their family and friends. We talk about practical things and often have participants with specific knowledge: death doula, advanced planning, funeral practices, etc. We have been meeting for more than 6 years. If you can attend please email pdubroof@assistinghands.com for the meeting ID and Password.
🖤 DC Death Collective Virtual Check-In
|Meeting room link, no RSVP necessary
A gentle, monthly drop-in. Come say hi. Bring your thoughts, questions, or just your face. Whether you’re knee-deep in this work or quietly circling it, this is a space to connect, reflect, and be in community
💡Death Cafe at All Souls Unitarian Church
Join DCDC steering committee member Leslie Tolf a wonderful cafe gathering ~ email to register (leslieatolf@gmail.com) or use the link below:
✨ Death Cafe at Congressional Cemetery
A monthly (or more) death cafe in our historic cemetery. Indoor event. Free to attend. You're welcome to bring something to share—tea, sweets, or a small donation (suggested $5) to support event costs.
Due to space limits, please reserve your seat in advance. Seat reservations: HERE
📍The Historic Congressional Cemetery Chapel, 1801 E St SE, Washington, DC
💡Death Cafe
At Beloved Yoga + Wellness, we host a Death Café on the first Wednesday evening of each month, offering a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment for discussions around our shared mortality. Over tea and refreshments, we gather for open, participant-led conversations about death and dying, helping to normalize these discussions and deepen our understanding of the role mortality plays in our lives. Everyone is welcome—some guests attend once, while others return month after month.
Organized by DC Death Collective Supporting Member, Kristina Davies
💡Deathy DC _ A Death & Grief Cafe
Host: Lolonyo
Join us for Deathy DC: A Death & Grief Cafe, a gentle gathering space for honest conversation, reflection, and community. This is a monthly Community & Education Series. Whether you’re navigating grief, curious about death work, or simply seeking connection, you’re warmly invited to join us. Come as you are. All are welcome. Free to the public.
💡Death Cafe at UUCA in Arlington (4th Wednesday)
Join us in person for a monthly free Death Cafe at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington where folks come together to chat about death and things related to death such as end of life planning. It's a safe space to share stories, ask questions, or just listen. No pressure, just honest conversations about something we all think about but don't always talk about. Come as you are and be a part of this unique experience!
A Death Cafe is a space for open, honest conversation. Every death cafe is unique. We will share our stories, talk about how grief has shaped our lives, and contemplate how we might want to explore our approach to death. A Death Cafe is a group-led discussion of death; it is not a grief support group or counseling session.
Over many years, free Death Cafes have helped people all over the world confront their mortality with acceptance, compassion, and curiosity.
If you're able, bring a sweet or savory treat to share.
Led by Kristen P. Patterson, long-time UUCA member and a trained death doula. For more info, please reach out at 703-829-9615 or deathcafe@sacredjourneydeathdoula.com.
UUCA's free Death Cafe meets the 4th Wednesday of every month from 6:30-8:00 pm.
Location: Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington (UUCA), 4444 Arlington Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22204
💡Legacy Letter - virtual workshop
Legacy Letter virtual workshop: Join DCDC member and death doula Kristen P. Patterson of Sacred Journey Death Doula for an online workshop. Do you want to write your own Legacy Letter? Join this virtual workshop to craft one! Through reflective questions, you will distill your memories, values, favorite rituals, and lessons learned into a letter that you can pass on to your loved ones. It's a gift for you and the people you care about, which you can do at any age. Discounts available for couples or pairs of friends who enroll together (and for participants who later enroll in my full 1:1 end-of-life planning services).
Find out more and register at: https://sacredjourneydeathdoulaevents.as.me/schedule/06898e42
💡Conversations Over Cake: Death Cafe
Join us for a Death Cafe—an open, informal gathering where people come together to talk about death, dying, and the many thoughts and feelings that surround them. There is no set agenda or objective beyond creating a welcoming space for honest conversation. It’s not a grief support group or counseling session, but rather a chance to explore a topic we all share in common.
Tea and cake will be served as we reflect, share, and listen in a spirit of curiosity and respect.
✨ Death Café East Rockville, MD
The East Rockville Death Cafe is a community of people interested in being thoughtful about death and dying. We feel honored to offer a place to discuss death and its physical, emotional and financial aspects and effects on those dying and their family and friends. We talk about practical things and often have participants with specific knowledge: death doula, advanced planning, funeral practices, etc. We have been meeting for more than 6 years. If you can attend please email pdubroof@assistinghands.com for the meeting ID and Password.
✨ Death Cafe at Congressional Cemetery
A monthly (or more) death cafe in our historic cemetery. Indoor event. Free to attend. You're welcome to bring something to share—tea, sweets, or a small donation (suggested $5) to support event costs.
Due to space limits, please reserve your seat in advance. Seat reservations: HERE
📍The Historic Congressional Cemetery Chapel, 1801 E St SE, Washington, DC
💡End of Life Planning 101 - virtual workshop
Join DCDC member and death doula Kristen P. Patterson of Sacred Journey Death Doula for an online workshop. Are you curious about what end-of-life planning entails? Perhaps it's been on your to-do list for years, but you've never put your wishes on paper. Join a virtual intro workshop on the practical and emotional work of EOLP. We'll discuss the documents, conversations, and decisions to be prepared now and avoid chaotic decisions later. Discounts available for couples or pairs of friends who enroll together (and for participants who later enroll in my full 1:1 end-of-life planning services).
Find out more and register at: https://sacredjourneydeathdoulaevents.as.me/schedule/06898e42
🖤 DC Death Collective Virtual Check-In
|Meeting room link, no RSVP necessary
A gentle, monthly drop-in. Come say hi. Bring your thoughts, questions, or just your face. Whether you’re knee-deep in this work or quietly circling it, this is a space to connect, reflect, and be in community
💡Death Cafe at All Souls Unitarian Church
Join DCDC steering committee member Leslie Tolf for the newly launched cafe gathering ~ email to register (leslieatolf@gmail.com) or use the link below:
💡Demystify Death Nature Walk
Join DCDC member and death doula Kristen P. Patterson of Sacred Journey Death Doula for a summer Demystify Death Nature Walk in Glencarlyn Park in Arlington, VA.
Do you find yourself struggling in your current season of life? Perhaps you are caring for elders, raising children, and managing a job, without time to find meaning in your day-to-day life. Perhaps you feel alone, missing a spouse, key friend, or family member who died recently, or many years ago. You may be holding ambiguous grief due to unexpected job loss or the end of a marriage, or anticipatory grief for a loved one with dementia.
Join a small group for an intimate walk in nature where we will connect the seasons of our lives with the seasons of nature. We will contemplate our mortality through mindful observation of the natural world and gentle reflections, opening our hearts to wonder and joy.
Learn more, read reviews, and register:
https://sacredjourneydeathdoulaevents.as.me/schedule/06898e42