Exploring the concept of life, death, and new beginnings

Spring is well and truly here. The days stretch longer, flowers push through the soil, and there’s a collective sense of awakening in the air. We love to see this time of year as a fresh start – a moment of rebirth, growth, and new beginnings. But what about the other side of the cycle?

What about endings?

Often, we don’t like to think about them. In a culture obsessed with productivity, youth, and longevity, we often treat death as something to be feared, ignored, or delayed as long as possible. It’s an uncomfortable subject – one we instinctively push aside in favour of lighter, easier conversations.

But what if talking about death could help us live better?

The conversations we avoid

At The Hearth, we believe in making space for the things that matter – especially the things we find hard to talk about. That’s why we’re proud to host the Death Cafe: an open, judgment-free gathering where we come together to talk about life’s only certainty. No agenda, no lectures – just real, honest conversations over tea and cake.

Why? Because when we talk about death, we learn about life.

We learn what we value most.
We learn what we want to leave behind.
We learn how to be more present, more intentional, and more at peace with the unknown.

Spring and the cycle of life

Spring reminds us that endings and beginnings are deeply intertwined. The petals that unfurl today will one day fall. The trees that bloom now will shed their leaves again. The cycle continues – birth, growth, decay, renewal. We accept this rhythm in nature, yet we struggle to accept it in ourselves.

But just like spring isn’t just about flowers, death isn’t just about loss. It can be a teacher, a reminder, a prompt to live more fully. It can help us appreciate the moments we often overlook – the mundane, beautiful details that make up a life well-lived.

Why you should join us

If this feels heavy, that’s okay. But what we’ve found is that when people gather to talk about death, the conversation is rarely dark or depressing. It’s often liberating, sometimes even joyful. People leave feeling lighter, more connected, and more at peace with the reality that life is fleeting – and that’s what makes it meaningful.

So we invite you to sit with us, share a cup of tea, and open up a conversation we all need to have. Because the more we talk about death, the more we truly learn how to live.

Our Death Cafe takes place once a month. Head to our events page to see when the next one is.