A Death Cafe is a unique gathering where people, often strangers, come together in a safe, welcoming environment to discuss topics related to death and dying. The purpose of these meetings is not to lead people to any particular conclusion or course of action but rather to facilitate open, honest, and respectful conversation about death, a taboo topic in many cultures. The hope is that by openly discussing death, participants can better understand their own relationships with mortality, potentially lessening the fear and stigma around this universal human experience. These non-profit social franchises, which began in the UK, have since spread across the globe, fostering invaluable conversations about death, dying, and what it means to live.