A NATIONAL day of action acknowledging one of life's natural but most confronting subjects will be commemorated at the farmers' markets in Byron Bay and Mullumbimby.

Held on Thursday and Friday, August 7-8, the two pop-up Death Cafes are in celebration of National Dying to Know (D2K) Day.

"Death can occur at any time and being informed, prepared and resourced generally makes for a better experience, one that allows people to feel empowered and make decisions that are meaningful and appropriate," organiser Zenith Virago said.

According to D2K founders the Groundswell Project, 75% of the community has not had end-of-life discussions while less than 10% die with an Advance Care plan.

"Opening up dialogue and sharing information and experiences demystifies it," Zenith said.

"Once we start talking about death, most people find it fascinating and have lots to share."

Deathwalker Training workshops, which Zenith is offering in Byron Bay between August 9-11, assist the dying person or their loved ones to understand various stages of death and dying, and how they can be more involved by taking "caring and active steps", she said.

"It gives people a comprehensive insight and understanding of what the whole process involves, and creates Deathwalkers, people who hold the knowledge in each community, for their own personal use, or to assist others."