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Death Café at the Alex

If you’ve ever wanted to discuss death, dying and loss in a welcoming, friendly space, come along to our Death Café.

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• Margaret SealySee more about Margaret Sealy

Oct 29, 2:15 pm - 4:00 pm

Alex Hotel, 50 James Street Perth, Western Australia, Australia

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We’re DEAD serious about coffee and cake… so we’re inviting you to join us on a coffee date with death!

If you’ve ever wanted to discuss death, dying and loss in a welcoming, friendly space, come along to our Death Café at The Alex Hotel’s Cafe Mezzanine, just a short walk from the State Library (50 James Street).

While enjoying a beverage and delicious cake at The Alex Hotel Cafe, our experienced death café facilitator Dr Margaret Sealy will guide you on a fascinating discussion on death and dying. Ask questions, share lessons learned, and break the taboo of discussing death.

All tickets include access to bottomless hot drinks and a sweet or savoury treat, which will be ready to pick up upon arrival. See you there!

This Death Café is part of a full Day of Death program and is preceded by two other exciting opportunities to discuss death and dying at your own pace. Come for the whole day and secure your spot to the:

• You Only Die Once panel conversation at 10am – FREE
• Advanced Care Planning Workshop at 12pm – FREE

 

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FOOD AND DRINKS – WHAT’S IN YOUR TICKET

There will be a range of cake options to choose from, including savoury, sweet, gluten-free, nut-free, and vegan options. You will be able to help yourself to pre-prepared coffee, tea or juice – if you want to treat yourself to something different, you can arrange this at the Alex Hotel Lobby Bar at an extra cost.

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LOCATION

Alex Hotel is located at 50 James St, Perth. It is about 50 metres walking distance from the State Library of Western Australia. There will be staff available when you arrive to show you to the Cafe space. You can find directions via Google Maps here.

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THANK YOU

This event would not be possible without financial support from Palliative Care WA and the State Library of Western Australia. PCWA graciously acknowledges funding support from the Department of Health and the Richard Lockwood Foundation.

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ACCESSIBILITY

The Alex Hotel has a lift to the Mezzanine area and is wheelchair accessible.

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  Margaret Sealy

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  Dr Margaret Sealey (PhD) is a thanatologist – certified in death, dying and bereavement – who has worked in the end-of-life space for 25 years.  Previously a Registered Nurse, Margaret holds Psychology and Counselling qualifications, and facilitates Death Cafes at Murdoch University to help people discuss this important aspect of life.