Death Cafés and Mourning Teas

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I'm committed to offering free community events where people can gather to talk about death, dying and grief.

 

The format changes depending on funding, capacity and what the community needs at the time; sometimes that's a Death Café, sometimes it's Mourning Tea, sometimes something else.

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Death Cafés are an informal gathering where people come together to eat, drink tea, and talk about death and dying. By design, Death Cafés have no agenda, no themes, and I don't direct the conversation; participants guide where the discussion goes. That's part of their beauty, and these sessions have been consistently well-attended.

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Alongside Death Cafés, I also run Mourning Teas, a series of structured grief support gatherings, each designed for a specific group navigating loss. These sessions build on the Death Café model, the openness, the tea, and the permission to speak honestly about death, but with facilitated discussion, thoughtful prompts, and resources to take home.

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Neither replaces the other.

 

Death Café stays open and unstructured. Mourning Tea offers more shape for those who want it.

 

Which one runs next depends on what I can offer at the time.

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What is a Mourning Tea?

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This isn't therapy. It's connection. It's a space where you don't have to explain yourself or your grief. It's permission to speak what's often left unsaid.

Mourning Tea is funded by grants, so sessions run when funding allows.

 

I'm hoping to offer sessions for:

• Adults grieving the death of a loved one

• Children and young people exploring grief and loss

• Older adults navigating end-of-life conversations

 

The first Mourning Tea session was made possible by a Proveda Dying to Know Day Community Grant, which meant it was free to attend. I'll keep applying for funding to run more, and future sessions will also be free where a grant covers them.

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All Mourning Tea sessions will be hosted at my clinic, Flow State Psychology in Sumner. The space is welcoming and comfortable, with parking and toilets available.

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Please note: the clinic is upstairs and there is no lift access, only stairs are available. If this will be an issue for you, please contact me on 0466 059 111 or ali@griefguide.com.au so we can discuss alternatives.

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Watch This Space

 

I'll be announcing dates for Death Café and Mourning Tea sessions as they're scheduled. If you'd like to stay informed, follow Grief Guide on Instagram or check back here regularly.