The Pre-Dead Social Club: What Talking About Death Teaches Us About Living

I didn’t know what to expect when I showed up to my first Death Over Drinks event. The name alone was enough to stop me in my tracks—equal parts playful and provocative. But what I found that night was something I didn’t even realize I was looking for: real, meaningful connection. We laughed. We cried. We reflected. And we built something that’s in short supply these days—community.

In this episode, I sit down with Laura Cleminson, the visionary behind the Pre Dead Social Club, to talk about why she created this movement, how it’s grown, and why conversations about death are actually conversations about life.

🕰 Timestamps

• 0:00 - How the Pre Dead Social Club began
• 5:41 - Death cafés, mailing lists, and casting a wide net
• 8:49 - What talking about death really means
• 12:05 – How events are structured—and why that matters
• 15:00 - Attracting all ages and backgrounds
• 22:00 - Meeting people where they are
• 28:30 - How to get involved, wherever you are

🔜 What’s Next

If you're curious about your own relationship with mortality—or just want to meet new people in a surprisingly joyful setting—head to predeadsocialclub.com to sign up for the newsletter and get involved.

📬 Stay Connected

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