Death Cafes - Life Conversations
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In the warmth of a historic Cannery Row home, we gather for meaningful conversations about life's greatest mystery.
What is a Death Cafe?
A Death Cafe is a safe, welcoming space to speak openly about death, dying, and grief—not as something to fear, but as a natural part of our human experience. There's no agenda, no experts leading the way, just honest conversation over tea and treats. These gentle gatherings offer permission to voice questions, share stories, and explore feelings we often keep private.
Why Attend?
In a culture that tends to avoid talking about death, coming together in honest conversation can bring unexpected relief, deeper connection, and a richer appreciation for life itself. You might arrive with curiosity, uncertainty, or a story you've been carrying alone. You'll leave having been truly heard, knowing you're not alone in navigating life's most tender mysteries.
Your Facilitators
These gatherings are co-facilitated by Linda Goulet and Erin Michael. Erin is a local artist and griefwalker involved with the Equine Healing Collaborative who has found her calling in supporting community education and connection around death and dying. Together, we hold space for honest conversation and meaningful exploration of life's most tender topics.
Take It With You
Our hope extends beyond these gatherings. Each participant will receive guidance for hosting their own death cafes—because these conversations belong everywhere, in every community, around every table. We want to empower you to cultivate your own circles of honest dialogue and normalize death, dying, and grief wherever you are. We'll support you in every way we can as you continue this vital conversation.
Supporting Community
These donation-based evenings support Jerry's Place Hospice, an organization dedicated to compassionate end-of-life care in our community.
Upcoming Death Cafe Gatherings
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Deepening the Conversation
On September 10th, we will hold our first gathering from 6:30 - 8 PM in a warm home setting on Cannery Row in Monterey, CA
All meetings are open discussions covering a wide range of topics about death and dying, supported by Linda Anne, an experienced end of life doula and Erin Michaels, artist and equine healing facilitator. The discussions are directed by the needs of participants.
We may offer topic specific gatherings later in 2026. Reach out if you are interested in these meetings.
Investment: Attendance is free and if possible, we request a $20 donation for each gathering. All proceeds benefit Jerry's Place Hospice, you are welcome to make further cash donations at the gathering.
Please email Linda Anne at Linda@gou-chi.com for an alternate means of registration.
Capacity: Limited to 14 participants to maintain intimate, meaningful connection.
Location: Historic Cannery Row home (address shared upon registration)