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Life & Death Cafe

What is a Life & Death Cafe?

At a Life & Death Cafe, people come together to talk about life and death.  The goal of a Life & Death Cafe is to increase awareness of death to help people make the most of their lives.   


A Life & Death Cafe is a group-directed discussion; there are no agendas or objectives.   It is an open discussion that meanders wherever the group takes it.   A Life & Death Cafe does not lead attendees to any conclusions or course of action and does not promote any products.  


Death informs life.  By talking about it, by holding the conversation, and by caring listening, today's choices about how we want to live our lives can become much more clear.  

Death Cafe Coffee Tea Cake Cookies

Upcoming Cafes

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Our August Gathering:
August 4, 2026 | 6:30 - 8pm

Symmes Township Branch Library

Meeting Room 

11850 Enyart Road; Loveland, OH 45140

Save My Seat

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Our September Gathering:
September 9, 2026 | 1-2:15pm

Deer Park Branch Library

Meeting Room B

4200 E Galbraith Rd; Cincinnati, OH 45236

Save My Seat

Other Events & Workshops

~~~ Living Well, Leaving Gracefully ~~~

Join me for a six-week exploration of end-of-life care and planning—practical, approachable, and meaningful wherever you are in the process.

Ideal for caregivers, healthcare professionals, individuals navigating a serious diagnosis, and anyone who wants to be better prepared for themselves and the people they love.


Wednesdays | September 16 through October 21, 2026 | 1:00 - 2:30pm

Loveland Branch Library | 649 Loveland Madeira Rd | Loveland, OH 45140


Questions? Nancy@CompassionateTransisitions.org

Week 1: What is an end-of-life Doula

September 16, 2026

Explore the role of these non-medical professionals, the impact they have on individuals and families, and how they complement the care provided by hospice.

Register for Week 1

Week 2: Understanding Advance Directives

September 23, 2026

It’s important to know your options for healthcare. We’ll explore different Advance Care Planning tools so your loved ones know what matters most to you.

Register for Week 2

Week 3: Ensuring a Good End of Life Experience

September 30, 2026

It’s important to know your options for healthcare. We’ll explore different Advance Care Planning tools so your loved ones know what matters most to you.

Register for Week 3

Week 4: Having Difficult Family Conversations

October 7, 2026

Making your wishes known is essential to having your wishes honored. How to have a family conversation about your end-of-life wishes and why it matters.

Register for Week 4

Week 5: Celebration and Donation Options

October 14, 2026

What are Home Wakes? Home Funerals? A FUNeral? All the benefits and how to have them. What’s the difference between body donation and organ donation?

Register for Week 5

Week 6: Death Cafe

October 21, 2026

By talking about death, holding the conversation, and listening, today’s choices about how we want to live our lives can be much clearer. Join us for a group-directed discussion about life and death.

Register for Week 6

~~~ Navigating End-of-Life Decisions ~~~

A 4-week course at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

Join us for this thoughtful and practical multi-week course providing essential knowledge and tools for making informed decisions about end-of-life care while addressing the emotional landscape of loss. Through expert-led sessions, you will gain clarity on critical legal documents, understanding your healthcare options, and learn healthy approaches to grief.


Thursdays | September 24 through October 15, 2026 | 11:00 am - 12:15pm

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute | 2220 Victory Parkway | Cincinnati, OH 45206


Registration Opens August 1, 2026

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 Disclaimer: Compassionate Transitions is an educational consulting organization and is in no way considered a funeral establishment. Any contributions received by Compassionate Transitions are for requested consulting services and private or public education.

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