Death Cafe Rustington

18/05/2026

https://www.cft.org.uk/events/eclipse the Guardian says this is an amazing play, about a family coping with a dying father.... Not sure if anyone is going/ has been?
The next meetign is on the 28th, as ever upstairs at Establo Lounge

In the kitchen of an old Devon rectory, the daughter who stayed and the son who moved away make conversation with their current and former partners, the mi

28/04/2026

Just to remind you all, there's a Death Cafe on Thursday, 10.30 as ever, upstairs at Establo Lounge. Do bring a friend. Some of us listened to the Radio 4 Doing Death Differently, so we have a great starting point this week.

19/04/2026

I've just been told that Radio 4 is getting interested in death. 1.45 all next week '"Doing Death Differently" . Do listen, it will give us pelanty to chat about at our next meet up!

26/03/2026

So this morning's meeting was tricky, there were 3 other groups upstairs too! Six of us were there.
Never mind, we had some interesting discussions, memorial benches was the start... and off we went.
The next meeting is on April 30th. Look forward to seeing some of you there.

09/03/2026

One of our members has just pointed me to Radio 4's , The Body Politic'. On 5th March it was about assisted dying. At first I got annoyed... then interested. Well worth listening to the end.

17/01/2026

Did you see we made an appearance on the community board? 💕
Come and join us the last Thursday of the month here at 10.30 am.

27/11/2025

This is one of the issues we talked about this morning at the Death Cafe. Amongst others. So great to have 6 new people today!!!!
Do come and join us, but not in December!!!

We get it—spending time with family (and chosen family) is special, but sometimes those gatherings bring up tough topics. If you’re thinking about how to gently start a conversation about DEATH you’re not alone!

Whether you’ve got hardcore death deniers at the table or curious kids asking questions, we’ve got the perfect resources to help make those talks a little easier and a lot less uncomfortable.

Check out our tips and guides—let’s make space for these important conversations: https://www.orderofthegooddeath.com/resources/talking-about-death/

24/11/2025

Yes, our next Death Cafe is this week!!!! On Thursday , 10.30-11.30, as usual upstairs at Establo Lounge, free, you can just turn up. We look forward to meeting you there

04/11/2025

I was invited to talk to the East Preston Parish Council last night about Death Cafes. They had about 6 members of the general public there.
I gave them a tiny bit of information, then threw them into a mini DC. They were up for that ' discuss in small groups what you'd like for your final meal' , just one of the ways we might start at one of our monthly meetings.
Off they all went.... great fun and as fascinating as it always is.
I think some of them might well come in the future.
If you have a group who would like this too I'm happy to oblige. 15 minutes, no cost.

31/10/2025

Another beautiful gathering in Lingfield is anyone wants to go further afield

💫✨🌙 S a m h a i n B l e s s i n g s 💫✨🌙

At the end of the Harvest season and the beginning of Winter, the ancient festival of Samhain marks the boundary between the living and the dead.

According to ancient mythology this boundary to the otherworld is at its thinnest at this time of year, allowing the souls of the dead to enter our world.💀

Speaking of the dead... next week we are holding our drop-in Death Cafe. Come along to chat all things life, death and in-between - and enjoy a cuppa & biscuit too, of course!

Found out more here: https://claridgehouse.org.uk/product/death-cafe-with-lina-newstead-nov-2025/