Let's talk about death and dying

At the Death Café, participants sat together in a small circle, opening up about their experiences with life and death, with Dr Lee (in white shirt and jacket) moderating the discussion. — Photos: AZLINA ABDULLAH/The Star

Death is rarely a topic we bring up in everyday conversations with friends or loved ones.

Many shy away from the subject, either out of fear or because of the lingering taboo that speaking about it might somehow hasten its arrival.