Awareness Week highlights

This year's Dying Matters Awareness Week was our most successful yet, reaching more members of the public than ever before. We round up just a few of the highlights from the seven days.

Millions leaving it too late

Research commissioned for Dying Matters Awareness Week shows the majority of people in Britain have not made any plans for their end of life.

GP training DVDs

Dying Matters has produced two DVDs aimed at boosting the confidence of GPs in initiating and progressing end of life conversations.

Be Ready For It

Here are five simple steps you can take which will help you live - and die - well.

Final Tweets

Stephen Fry and Alastair Campbell were among hundreds of people who shared their Final Tweets with us during Dying Matters Awareness Week. Here's a round-up of some of the best so far.

Order resources

Our resources cover a wide range of topics relating to end of life care and bereavement. Use them to help you engage and educate your community. 

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Don't leave your funeral to fate

Do you want people to mourn your loss or celebrate your life? Perhaps you envisage a knees-up at your local - or maybe a picnic at your favourite beauty spot. Share what you want with My Funeral Wishes.

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Your stories

Sharing your experiences can help others deal with theirs. 

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Need support?

What to do before and after a death. 

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Poll

Which of the following is most important when preparing for end of life?

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Are you organising a Dying Matters event? Tell us what you're doing and we'll share it with our supporters. Add it to our Events Calendar now.

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Film: I Didn't Want That

A powerful film highlighting the importance of making your end of life wishes clear.

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