Inside Ybor City’s Soul-Stirring Death Café Event

In the heart of Ybor City, a place steeped in history and haunted by stories untold, a unique gathering returns—not to mourn, but to awaken. The Death Café, hosted by Full Spectrum Death Doula Rebecca “Betty” Genesis, arrives once again on Saturday, June 21, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the eerily inviting SpookEasy Lounge (1909 N 15th St). This is not your ordinary café, and certainly not your typical community event. The focus keyword, Death Café, is more than just a name—it’s an invitation to confront the unknown with curiosity, not fear.

There are no PowerPoint presentations. No pamphlets. Just hot tea, honest conversation, and the hush of shared vulnerability.