The taboo topic of death takes center stage during a free, open meeting of Death Café on Tuesday, March 14 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Pine Street recreation building adjacent to the Bay Avenue Community Center in Manahawkin. Space is limited, and registration is required. Call or email Deb Budesa at 609-597-1000, extension 8583 or dbudesa@staffordnj.gov.

At a Death Café discussion group gathering, mortal humans gather to eat cake, drink tea and chat, with no agenda but to share views and thoughts…