Have you talked about it?
Start now with our help. The Dying Matters coalition is encouraging people to talk about their wishes towards the end of their lives. It’s in everyone’s interest to talk about it, before it’s too late.
Awareness Week photography exhibition
In a brand new exhibition, photographer Nadia Bettega captures the small actions that have made a significant difference to those at the end of their lives and their loved ones.
Bereaved helped by openness about death
Talking more openly about dying will support people who are bereaved, the Chief Executive of Dying Matters Eve Richardson will tell delegates at a national bereavement conference today (15 May).
Film: 'Last Laugh'
Comedian Alexei Sayle confronts attitudes towards terminal illness and humour in the short film Last Laugh, released for Dying Matters Awareness Week.
Film: 'I Didn't Want That'
Dying Matters' poignant and powerful new film 'I Didn't Want That' highlights the importance of making your end of life wishes clear.
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We have nearly 17,000 members so far, and are actively enlisting those that are committed to supporting changing knowledge, attitudes and behaviours around death and dying.
Awareness Week Events
There are hundreds of Dying Matters Awareness Week events going on nationwide. View them here, or publicise your own.
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Share Your Event
Are you organising an event that we can help out with? Dying Matters offers a range of support to members looking to run awareness or fundraising events. You can also publicise your events in this section of our website.
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