Tea, cake, and death? A popular local Death Cafe is set to hold a session at Wellington Library on Wednesday, 5 October, from 11am to 1pm.

Death Café Wellington is an opportunity for people to come together and discuss all aspects of death, in a relaxed and respectful setting.

Adults of any age and experience are invited to attend, to enjoy refreshments and talk about death, dying, and beyond. There is no set agenda, and it is not bereavement support. Cake will be provided but participants will need to bring their own hot drink.

Nicole Durman, an NHS nurse living in Wellington, has been facilitating Death Café Taunton in person and online since 2017. This is her first time hosting the cafe in Wellington.

She said: “I wanted to help people in my town the experience of doing something radical by talking about death. I’ve always found it a healthy and interesting experience, and the feedback from participants is always good. Far from being morbid, chatting about and planning for death, in a relaxed atmosphere with tea and cake, is a great way to live your best life.”

Wallace Stuart Funeral Directors of Bridgwater will be in attendance, facilitating discussion and being on hand for advice or to answer questions. A professional from Somerset End of Life Care and Bereavement Support Group will also attend with information.

Death Café is a global movement, with the aim of increasing awareness of death and to help people make the most of their lives. It was started by Jon Underwood in the UK in 2011. It exists today as a not-for-profit social franchise, with death cafés popping up all the time, all over the world.

To learn more about Death Café Taunton, visit the facebook page: www.facebook.com/deathcafetaunton

To learn more about Death Café, visit deathcafe.com