Events
Death & Grief Cafes
Death & Grief Cafes are a safe space where people, usually strangers come together to talk about death, dying, grief and life! There is no agenda or objectives; the conversation is simply led by the people in the group. It is a place to talk and share (or just listen) rather than group therapy or a counselling session. Cake and something to drink are highly recommended!
North East London Death Cafe in Walthamstow
These Death Cafes are open to everyone. You can discover more about Death Cafes here.
Dates:
Sunday 7th December 2025, 3-5.15pm
Venue: East of Eden, Studio 1, 14 Hatherley Mews, London E17 4QP
To book your place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/creating-conversations-cic-35461222033
Grief Cafes in Walthamstow
These cafes are open to those aged 18 and over. They are funded by the National Lottery Community Fund. They are an informal and supportive place where people can come together to share and discuss their experiences of grief and loss, and connect with others who understand.
Dates:
Saturday 22nd November 2025, 3-5.15pm
Saturday 20th December 2025, 3-5.15pm
Venue: East of Eden, Studio 1, 14 Hatherley Mews, London E17 4QP
For more info and to book your place: https://creatingconversations.uk/waltham-forest-grief-support/
Grief Cafes in Wanstead
We are hosting these Grief Cafes with Redbridge Libraries.
Redbridge Libraries are the founder member of the Death Positive Library movement in the UK. The project uses public libraries as safe and trusted places to start conversations about death, dying and loss. It is led by Anita Luby and Rhonda Brooks who both work for the library service which is managed by Vision Redbridge Culture & Leisure. You can follow them on Instagram @thedeathpositivelibrary
Dates:
Thursday 20th November 2025, 6.30-8.30pm
Thursday 18th December 2025, 6.30-8.30pm
Venue: Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road, London, E11 2RQ
To book your place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/the-death-positive-library-30239235224
Understanding Grief Talks
These FREE talks provide information about grief and the grieving process to dispel some common myths and misconceptions surrounding grief. We will also discuss the various ways that grief can affect us and explore coping strategies to look after ourselves and to support others.
The talks are suitable for those grieving and anyone who wants to increase their understanding of grief and how they can compassionately support others.
They will be interactive but there will be no expectation that you have to participate – you are welcome just to come along and listen.
We deliver these talks with the Waltham Forest Mental Health and Wellness Team (NELFT NHS Foundation Trust).
Date: Wednesday 3rd December 2025, 6.30-8.30pm
Venue: Hale End Library, Castle Ave, London E4 9QD
Date: Thursday 4th December 2025, 2-4pm
Venue: Whipps Cross Hospital, Whipps Cross Road, London E11 1NR
For more info and to book your place: https://creatingconversations.uk/waltham-forest-grief-support/