Death Cafe

Death cafes are a place where people get together in coffee shops and chat about death in an objective and philosophical way. It isn't therapy. It isn't a support group. It just offers a place for people to talk about death, dealing with questions like "What is a good death?" and "Can you have a fun funeral?" in a no pressure environment (with a side of pastries and coffee). I took these photos on assignment for the Chicago Tribune in July 2013.