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 a grief support group or a counselling session. Cake and something to drink are highly recommended! You can discover more about Death Cafes here.

Come and join us at one of our cafes.

North East London Death Cafe in Walthamstow

These Death Cafes are open to everyone.

Dates:

Saturday 2nd August, 2025, 3-5.15pm

Saturday 4th October, 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 – for residents of Waltham Forest

These cafes are open to residents of the London Borough of Waltham Forest aged 18 and over and adult users of Waltham Forest Health and Care services. They are funded by the London Borough of Waltham Forest and 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.

Leytonstone Grief Cafe:

Wednesday 25th June 2025, 6-8pm

Wednesday 23rd July 2025, 6-8pm

Venue: Leytonstone Library, 6 Church Lane, Leytonstone, E11 1HG

Walthamstow Grief Cafe:

Saturday 21st June 2025, 3-5.15pm

Saturday 19th July, 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 17th July 2025, 6.30-8.30pm

Thursday 21st August 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 Talk – for residents of Waltham Forest

This FREE talk will 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 talk is suitable for those grieving and anyone who wants to increase their understanding of grief and how they can compassionately support others.

It will be an interactive session but there will be no expectation that you have to participate – you are welcome just to come along and listen.

We deliver this talk with the Waltham Forest Mental Health and Wellness Team (NELFT NHS Foundation Trust).

Dates: Tbc

Venue: Whipps Cross Hospital, Whipps Cross Road, London E11 1NR