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Death Cafe
2025-11-12 13:00:00 2025-11-12 15:00:00 America/Chicago Death Cafe A Death Cafe is a place for people of all ages to discuss issues of death and dying. Beverages and snacks will be offered. Washington Park Branch - Conference Room

Wednesday, November 12
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-11-12 13:00:00 2025-11-12 15:00:00 America/Chicago Death Cafe A Death Cafe is a place for people of all ages to discuss issues of death and dying. Beverages and snacks will be offered. Washington Park Branch - Conference Room

Washington Park Branch

Conference Room

A Death Cafe is a place for people of all ages to discuss issues of death and dying. Beverages and snacks will be offered.

The goal of a Death Cafe is to support one another and share thoughts/ideas related to death and dying.  This free gathering is participant-led; participants will thoughtfully and respectfully talk and listen.

Death Cafe is hosted by the Greater Milwaukee Death Doulas.  Check them out at https://gmdeathdoulas.com.

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Wellness |

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Washington Park Branch
Phone: 414-286-3000
Branch manager
Emma Cobb
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Today's hours

We're open 10:00AM to 6:00PM

Mon, Nov 03 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 04 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Nov 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Nov 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 08 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 09 Closed
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