Death cafe experiences surge during pandemic


The surge of interest in death cafes is only natural during a crisis like the pandemic. Photo: Pixabay

Death cafe hosts have reported an increased interest during the pandemic which has made discussions about mortality more necessary than ever.

UK-based psychotherapist Sue Barsky Reid (mother of the late John Underwood who founded the death cafe movement) who facilitated the first death cafe in 2011, and now coordinates, together with her daughter Jools, is quoted as saying in a report in The Guardian: “In these difficult times, as death comes closer, it’s very important to have a forum to talk about our fears and anxieties".

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