Talking about death can perhaps help us make the most of our lives.

Death cafés are an international phenomenon, with almost 5,000 of them having been run in more than 50 countries since the concept was devised in 2011.

Gerringong Library is hosting the next local Death Café, providing an afternoon tea and a welcoming space where you can enjoy open, light and relaxed conversation on death, dying and end of life.

Local resident and member of Compassionate Communities Illawarra-Shoalhaven, Carolyn Vaughan says, “Many times it might be mulling around in our mind, but we don’t give ourselves space.

“So, what we are offering is a space. We are very grateful to the partnership we have with the Kiama Municipal Library. I highly recommend that everyone attends a café when they can.”

The organisers emphasise this is not a grief support or counselling session group and is not ideal for those suffering a recent bereavement.

The event is free, but bookings are essential.

Friday 12 May 3pm-5pm.

www.library.kiama.nsw.gov.au/events or phone 4233 1133.

For further information call Carolyn on 0418 480 690