What's on: Dying Matters Awareness Week
Find out about the fantastic range of events taking place around the UK for Dying Matters Awareness Week in 2024.
You can explore events in your area via the interactive Google map, or regional event listings.
Based in Scotland? Check out Demystifying Death Week run by Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief. Demystifying Death Week takes place across Scotland at the same time as Dying Matters Awareness Week (6-12 May).
What's Dying Matters Awareness Week?
Starting conversations about dying is often not as hard as you might think.
Every year, people around the country use Dying Matters Awareness Week as a moment to encourage all communities to get talking in whatever way, shape or form works for them. In 2024, Dying Matters Awareness Week takes place from 6 - 12 May and focuses on How we talk about Dying Matters.
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Dying Matters events by region
Dying Matters Awareness Week in 2024 takes place from 6 - 12 May. Explore the events by region, below.
You can submit your own Dying Matters Awareness Week event and get it listed on this page for free.
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Monday 6th - Friday 10th May
Dying Matters Mini Pods. From 6th - 9th May a new mini episode of the podcast 'Not If But When' will be published each day in honour of Dying Matters Week. On 10th May the podcast's full-length weekly episode will be dedicated to Dying Matters week and will focus on language around death, dying and funerals. The podcast is co-hosted by Kirstie Atherton, a funeral celebrant and community death educator and Lyndsey Conquest, who is also a funeral celebrant. All episodes will drop at 6am on Spotify and on the Not If But When website.
HIoW Healthcare Foundation NHS Trust 'Dying Matters Awareness Week 2024'. The specialist palliative care team within Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare Foundation NHS Trust are hosting 'Dying Matters Awareness Week 2024' webinars across the week for all staff. A wide range of topics will be covered including: talking about death and dying, future planning, cultural perspectives, and more. Find out more on the Trust website.
Tuesday 7th May
10am: Compassionate Conversations. A free awareness training session delivered by St Elizabeth Hospice. It is aimed at helping people (aged 18+) build the skills and confidence to enable open, honest and sensitive conversations around end of life, loss and bereavement, whilst identifying ways to help and support others. Find out more.
12pm: Your Digital Memories Matter. Have you thought about what will happen to your digital footprint? What do we mean by digital assets? This workshop will provide you with an understanding of what your digital legacy means, what your digital assets are, where to go for help and how to turn this into conversation with family and friends. Find out more.
2pm - 3:30pm: University of Manchester School of Health Sciences Dying Matters Webinar. Join the University of Manchester online for insightful presentations from cross-field expert speakers, demonstrating how we talk about dying with patients and families. Whether you are a student, health care professional, or simply interested in learning more, this event is open to all. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge in engagement of meaningful conversations. This could be an opportunity to develop your portfolio/CPD with 'exposure to other fields'. Register now to secure your spot!
Wednesday 8th May
Advance Care Plan day and 'Getting Your House in Order' conference. On the 8th May the first national Advance Care Planning day will take place in the United Kingdom. This day of action and awareness will highlight the importance of Advance Care Planning and encourage society to document, share and discuss their wishes. Explore how you can get involved on the Advance Care Plan Day website. Registration for the ‘Getting your House in Order, Advance Care Planning Conference’ is now open. This hybrid conference will take place with a live audience in Norwich and will be streamed live. You can also listen to the first two Advance Care Plan Day, ‘Getting Your House in Order’ podcasts now. Charitable organisations working within relevant fields are encouraged to be listed as a ‘supporter’ for this year’s national day of action and awareness. Find out more.
1pm: Why Language Matters in Palliative Care - Webinar. A free session for healthcare professionals to explore what language we use and why it matters when supporting palliative patients. Learn about the public perception of palliative care, what language is used in palliative care and why it is important. This session is for all health and social care professionals who have discussions with or who are supporting palliative patients. Book your place.
5:30pm: Tender Conversations with Dr Kathryn Mannix. As we prepare for the end of someone's life, whether our own or of someone we love, there are many things we might want to discuss yet we can feel unsure how to start. Kathryn will talk about her experience of thirty years as a palliative care doctor and as a Cognitive Behavioural therapist, highlighting the messages most people want to communicate, and ways to manage those most tender of conversations. This webinar will be delivered online via Zoom. Your link and password will be emailed to you upon registration. If you have any questions about this event, please email the team. Register for the webinar.
7:30pm: Conversations about Dying, really do matter. An online discussion and raising awareness event regarding Advance Care Planning, and the reasons this is so important for everyone. Book your free place.
Thursday 9th May
2pm: Never Say Die? So, how do I talk about death and dying? - Webinar. Everyone is welcome to this session, which will look at the language used to talk about death and dying, barriers that exist and ways to have conversations about end of life. This session is free and open to everyone. Book your place.
Friday 10th May
10am: Supporting people using substances at the end of life, Manchester. This event is being hosted by Manchester Metropolitan University and the purpose of using this space is to promote resources stemming from a project on end-of-life care for people using substances. The goal of the day is to encourage conversations about death and dying in an open way. Address: Outside Boots on Market Street, Manchester, M1 1PL.
2pm: Getting the conversation started: Dying Matters Week with Before I Go Solutions & MyGoodbyes. Join the MyGoodbyes Party for open discussions on end-of-life planning! Expert-led breakout rooms cover legalities and practicalities. Held online via Zoom. Book your place.
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Tuesday 7th May
2:30pm: A cuppa and a chat, Northumberland. Tea, cake and the opportunity for patients to chat about death, dying and grief to health professionals in primary care including GPs, social prescribers, care coordinators and Macmillan nurses. Address: Railway Medical Group, Blyth Health Centre, Thoroton Street, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 1DX
6pm: Dead Good Film Club presents: Much Ado About Dying, Newcastle upon Tyne. A special screening of the documentary Much Ado About Dying, hosted by Dr Kathryn Mannix. Kathryn will be joined by the film’s director, Simon Chambers, for a very special Q&A. The Coffee Rooms will also be opening up for tea, cake and conversation as part of Dying Matters Awareness Week. Address: Tyneside Cinema, 10 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 6QG. Book your ticket.
Wednesday 8th May
10am - 3pm: Talk to us, Gateshead. An event hosted by the Gateshead Specialist Palliative Care Team, along with other local charities and care providers including the North East Ambulance Service. Staff will be available to talk to and ask questions. There will also be an opportunity to fill in a quick survey about the words used around death and dying. Drop by to chat and pick up some free goodies! Address: Gateshead MetroCentre Shopping Centre, Gateshead, NE11 9YG.
10am: Dying Matters, Sunderland. STSFT will be hosting a stall at Sunderland Royal Hospital - Main Entrance Concourse to invite people to discuss 'the way we talk about dying matters'. The team will host a 'bucket list' to generate some discussions and invite people to leave a memory/message on their light up a life tree.
There will be a range of helpful information booklets and posters to be taken away which will help support discussions about the way we talk about dying. Address: STSFT - Sunderland Royal Hospital, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR4 7TP.Monday 13th May
9:30am: Death Café, Teesside. Come along to the first Norton Library Death café. The café format is to create a safe space to discuss stories and wishes and to allow people to share their fears and thoughts over some tea and cake. Please note: This is not a counselling or bereavement session but a chance to raise awareness and allow people to make the most of their lives. Address: Norton Library, 87 High Street, Norton, Teesside, TS20 1AE.
Thursday 16th May
7:30pm: Much Ado About Dying film screening, Newcastle. Released to coincide with Dying Matters Week, this multi-award winning and critically acclaimed feature film will play in cinemas and arts spaces across the UK. The film follows director Simon Chambers after his uncle David calls him with a message of doom: “I think I may be dying.” What the viewer doesn’t yet know is that David is a total drama queen, a former actor and Shakespeare-lover who has grown old on a diet of attention and applause. Simon finds his life drastically interrupted and everything that could go wrong does go wrong as he tries to help his uncle have a good death. Address: Star & Shadow, Newcastle, NE2 1BB. Watch the trailer. Tickets available here.
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Saturday 4th May
9:30am: Open morning at GP surgery, Leyland. Informal opening morning at Worden Medical Centre, with the opportunity to speak with medical, nursing and social prescribing staff, as well as representatives from local hospice, bereavement support, carer support and other associated community groups. Address: Worden Medical Centre, Leyland, PR25 1HR
Tuesday 7th May
10:30am - 1:30am: Dying Matters - let's talk about it, Liverpool. Information stands will be set up across 3 hospitals in Liverpool - open to staff and the public. Resources will be available relating to Dying Matters, future care planning, local support services, Macmillan, chaplaincy, and organ donation. There will also be a poll asking people for their thoughts on the language used around death and dying. Address: Three different Liverpool University Hospitals. Post codes for each site: L9 7AL, L14 3LB, L7 8XP.
Wednesday 8th May
9am: Dying Matters Display, Wigan. There will be a display in the staff well being break area at Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospital to try to capture minds and stimulate discussions with members of staff. There will also be a display showcased at the hospital main entrance. Address: Wigan Lane, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 2NN.
6pm: Much Ado About Dying film screening, Manchester. Released to coincide with Dying Matters Week, this multi-award winning and critically acclaimed feature film will play in cinemas and arts spaces across the UK. The film follows director Simon Chambers after his uncle David calls him with a message of doom: “I think I may be dying.” What the viewer doesn’t yet know is that David is a total drama queen, a former actor and Shakespeare-lover who has grown old on a diet of attention and applause. Simon finds his life drastically interrupted and everything that could go wrong does go wrong as he tries to help his uncle have a good death. Address: HOME, Manchester, M15 4FN. Watch the trailer. Tickets available here.
Thursday 9th May
10:30am: Coffee Morning, Stockport. A coffee morning hosted by Mulligans Funeral Service to encourage conversations amongst families about their wishes for their funeral. The aim of this is to avoid the issues that come when families or individuals do not know the wishes of their loved ones. Experienced staff will also be on hand to answer any questions and provide information in a friendly and comfortable setting. Address: 29-31 Gorton Road, Stockport, Cheshire, SK5 6AZ.
1pm: Love, Life & Death with St Mary's Hospice, Cumbria. An event with Pluto Productions, who will be performing the play 'Blue Skies' written by Brian Daniels. The play focuses on the importance of hospice care and open dialogue through the eyes of a young man confronted with the prospect of losing his mum. Following the performance St Mary's Hospice staff will be encouraging conversations around this subject in a relaxed and supportive space. Address: Forum Theatre, Barrow in Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1HH. Find out more.
Friday 10th May
1:30pm: Beyond Words exhibit, Wigan. This exhibit offers a fresh perspective on discussing death and dying, moving away from conventional dialogue to embrace the universal language of art. While "The way we talk about Dying Matters" underscores the importance of language and conversation in healthcare settings and among families, this exhibit will recognise that not all conversations need to be verbal to be meaningful. Through the expressive medium of art, delve into the essence of what truly matters in life and death, bridging gaps and fostering connections between artists, viewers, and the broader community. By showcasing the heartfelt creations of nursing home residents and individuals from the homeless community, visitors are invited to engage with the profound themes of love, connection, purpose, and dignity in ways that transcend words alone. "Beyond Words" serves as a poignant reminder that meaningful dialogue about death and dying can take many forms, each contributing to a richer understanding and compassion. Address: Wigan & Leigh Hospice, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN2 3HZ.
Saturday 11th May
Communication skills as part of Omega Course, Leyland. The Omega course gives 18 hours of training about mortality, living life to the full, advance planning and skills to support bereaved and ill people better. A crucial part of this is confidence in talking about it all. To aid this, the course offers communication skills for social interaction with the opportunity of live practice in role play. People say that, though challenging, this is the best part of the course. Courses available in Leyland, Warwickshire and online. Choose either a modular course that spans 5 weeks or a weekend course. Address: Leyland Lane, Leyland, PR25 1XB.
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Sunday 5th May
10:30am: York Death Cafe, York. Tea, coffee, cake and conversation around dying & death, to help make the most of our finite lives. Everyone welcome 18+, whatever knowledge, interest or belief. A welcoming, friendly and safe space to share your thoughts and ask questions about anything death & dying related. Address: The Black Swan, Peaseholme Green, York, YO1 7PR.
Tuesday 7th May
10am: Dove House Hospice Drop In, Cottingham. Dove House Hospice has been caring for people in Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire for almost 40 years. During Dying Matters Awareness Week, representatives from Dove House Hospice will be holding a drop-in session to provide information and answer any questions about their services. Patients and families are at the heart of everything Dove House Hospice do, whether caring for people at the end of their lives, providing therapies to help people with life limiting illnesses improve their quality of life, or giving much needed bereavement support to grieving families. No need to pre-book, just come along to the library with your questions. Address: Cottingham Library and Customer Service Centre, Market Green, Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU16 5QG. Find out more.
11am: Dying Matters Acute Trust BHNFT, Barnsley. Barnsley Hospital NHS will run a stall and work with their partners and community colleagues. Address: Barnsley Hospital NHS, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 2EP.
Wednesday 8th May
10am: Citizens Advice Bureau Drop In, Bridlington. Hull and East Riding Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) will be providing a drop-in advice and signposting session about the support they can provide when someone has died or is thinking about their end-of-life arrangements. No need to pre-book, just come along to the library with your questions. Address: Bridlington Central Library, King Street, Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO15 2DF. Find out more.
1pm: Professional Open Day, Scarborough. An open afternoon for professionals from all sectors who would like to find out more about the work of Saint Catherine's Hospice. The hospice offers specialist training and focused conversations about 'Preparing Well', including LPAs, wills, advance decisions, legacies and more. Address: Saint Catherine's Hospice, Throxenby Lane, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 5RE.
1pm: Dying Matters Awareness Event, Sheffield. A drop in coffee afternoon run by Coop Funeralcare at their local Community Leisure Centre to start the conversation about dying and death. People can come together have a cuppa and a natter. Address: Penistone Community Leisure Centre, Thurlstone Road, Penistone, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S36 9EF.
Thursday 9th May
Dying Matters Coffee Morning, Sheffield. Coffee morning hosted by local funeral director, C&A Reed, to open the conversation about dying in a positive and constructive way. Address: Oriel House, 173 Duke Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 5QN.
10:30am: Registrars Information Session, Beverley. The Registrars team will be delivering a short talk on how a death is registered, followed by time for questions and answers. The administrative process of registering a death is probably not the first thing on your mind when you have suffered a bereavement, or when you are planning your own end of life arrangements. Find out what to expect, what documents are required and how to navigate this process by attending this session. No need to pre-book, just come along to the library. Address: Beverley Library, Champney Road, Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU17 8HE. Find out more.
1pm: Bridlington Death Café, East Riding of Yorkshire. At a Death Café people, often strangers, gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss death. A Death Café is a group-directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counselling session. Talking about and preparing for death can be liberating and offers the opportunity to explore new vocabulary in a safe space, empowering people to make choices about their death. You do not have to know you are close to death, all ages are very welcome. Pre- booking is required, please call Lyn on 07545471474 or get in touch via email. Address: Bridlington North Library, Martongate, Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO16 6YD. Find out more.
Friday 10th May
Launch date for Going Gently, Harrogate. A course which covers subjects related to all stages of death and dying, including: planning for death, talking things through with your family, funeral planning, wills, powers of attorney and advance decisions. Address: Harrogate Library, Harrogate, HG1 1EG.
10am: Life, Loss & Death Festival: What is Palliative Care? Sheffield. Join for a session all about Palliative Care, delivered by St Luke’s Hospice. The session will cover: The type of bereavement support St Luke’s offers, what palliative care is, and the difference between palliative and end of life care. There will also be a chance to ask questions regarding Palliative Care and St Luke’s services. This event is being delivered as part of the Sheffield Life, Loss and Death Festival. There are over 40 free events taking place across Sheffield during the month-long festival in May. Address: St Luke's Ecclesall Road, South, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 9PX. Find out more.
10am: Dying Matters Awareness Coffee Morning, Rotherham. An informal coffee morning within a peaceful designated space in the Riverside Library, with a guest from the bereavement support team. A drop in session to encourage people to share views, experiences and learn more about how the way we talk about dying really does matter, and how with a person centred approach and appropriate communication, this can empower and enable individual choices, care plans and wishes. Address: Riverside Library, Riverside House, Main Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 1AE.
10am: Coffee morning with The Kirkwood, Mirfield. A relaxed and informal coffee morning with a member of staff from local Hospice, The Kirkwood. Find out about the advice and support offered at The Kirkwood. Browse and borrow a wide range of books covering death, dying and bereavement, books suitable for adults, children and families. Address: Mirfield Library, Easthorpe Lodge, Huddersfield Road, WF14 8AN.
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Thursday 18th April
2pm - 2:45pm: Free writing workshop, Warwick. Join writer Sally Ballard in her free writing workshop. This will last around 30 - 45 minutes and held at Warwick Hospital’s John Turner Building, Room 2, and online via TEAMS. Address: Warwick Hospital (SWFT), Lakin Road, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 5BW. Book a place on the workshop.
Wednesday 1st May
12pm: Haiku and Three-Line Poetry Competition closing date, Warwick. Warwick Hospital’s Palliative Care team has launched a poetry competition to support Dying Matters week. To enter, write and submit a three-line poem or Haiku. Your poem should encapsulate some of the following themes: how we talk about dying, death, grief, regret, coping after death, celebrating life. If you need a prompt, ‘What Matters to Me?’ could be a 5-syllable starting line. The closing date for Poetry Competition entries is 12pm on Wednesday 1st May 2024. The submitted poems will be judged by writer, broadcaster, founder of Forward Poetry Prize and creator of the best-selling ‘Poetry Pharmacy’ books, William Sieghart. Poems, with your permission, will then be displayed, broadcast and recited as part of Dying Matters week. You can enter the competition online or pick up an entry form from Warwick Hospital, Warwick Myton Hospice, Central England Rehabilitation Unit, Stratford Hospital or Shakespeare Hospice. Address of the poetry display: Warwick Hospital (SWFT), Lakin Road, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 5BW. Enter the competition online.
Friday 3rd May
10am: Death café coffee morning, Chapel-en-le-frith. Share a coffee with staff from Bythe House Hospice and have informal discussions with them about the language used around death, dying and grief. You can also get involved in some crafts themed around the 'elephant in the room'. Address: Blythe House Hospice, Chapel-en-le-frith, SK23 9TJ
Friday 3rd - Thursday 16th May
12pm: A Matter of Life and Death Festival, Birmingham and the West Midlands. A ground-breaking festival in Birmingham which brings together coffins and cakes, walks and wakes and authors with absent friends. Organised by community interest company BrumYODO, the festival takes place in venues across Birmingham and the West Midlands. This year’s festival hosts some regular events such as a tour of an undertakers, a Birmingham Catacombs walk, theatre pieces, an author event and numerous Death Cafes and In Memory events. And this year, new venues and contributors have joined the festival. There will also be an interfaith walk with talks from different faith groups about different rituals and practices in the aftermath of a death. The festival includes something for everyone and BrumYODO have done all they can to ensure as many as possible are free or low cost. Some need to be booked, some are simply drop-in. Address: Various across Birmingham and the West Midlands. Read full information, including booking details.
Friday 3rd - Sunday 5th May
The Dead Good Death Festival, Coventry. A 3-day festival investigating the often taboo subject of death. From a play about loss and remembering called Tell it to The Bees on the Friday night, to Yoga for Grief and the Dead Good Death Café on the Sunday, there will be events everyone can take part in. Saturday will be filled with stalls, talks and events, all starting at 11am. There will also be opportunities to attend various workshops and talks. All of the talks are free, but Historic Coventry Trust welcome any donations. Come along and find out information in a relaxed space with likeminded people. Address: London Road Cemetery, London Road, Coventry, CV1 2JT. Find out more.
12:30pm: The Myton Hospices at The Dead Good Death Festival, Coventry. The Myton Hospices will be at The Dead Good Death Festival on Saturday 4th May. The Dead Good Death Festival will allow you to explore what a good death means to you through a variety of channels, such as talks, stalls and workshops, and Myton Hospices are excited to be hosting a talk! Come along at 12:30pm for a presentation by the hospice's Community Engagement Manager, Olivia Bowskill (Registered Nurse), discussing the wide range of services and how the hospice may be able to help you or your loved ones now, and in the future. The Myton Hospices team is looking forward to being part of this festival to highlight the importance of having conversations about what a good death means to people. Address: London Road Cemetery, Coventry, Warwickshire, CV1 2JT. Find out more about the festival.
Monday 6th - Sunday 12th May
9:30am - 4:30pm: Dying Matters Awareness Week in Chesterfield Town Centre. A week-long stand in Chesterfield Town Centre manned by Ashgate Hospice. Different activities will be available at the stand each day of the week. Address: Vicar Lane (near Waterstones), Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 1PY. Find out what's on each day of the week. Learn more about how Ashgate Hospice is marking Dying Matters week.
Tuesday 7th May
Dying Matters Week at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals. The End of Life care facilitators and Palliative care team will be holding a display board and table. These will be held at both sites of the hospital trust. They are also asking the wards to design their own End of Life trolleys for the chance to win a prize. Address: Worcestershire Royal Hospital Trust, Worcester, WR5 1DD.
10am - 12pm: The Myton Hospices Talk and Tour, Warwickshire. A tour and talk to give the local community an opportunity to see what Myton Hospices does. Come along on to Rugby Myton Support Hub from 10am-12pm. There will be an opportunity to meet the team, have a tour of the hub and ask any questions you might have. You can find the team on the grounds of St Cross Hospital and there is some free parking available. A short presentation about the services at Myton Hospices will be delivered by their Equity & Inclusion Officer, Kate Blackford, and Communications Assistant, Laura Dadson. If you are interested in attending, please fill out a short RSVP form. Address: Rugby Myton Support Hub, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 5PY. RSVP to the event.
10am: Dudley Community Specialist Palliative Care Team: Dying Matters 2024. The team will be raising awareness and answering questions about the way in which we talk about death and dying. The team is comprised of very experienced nurses who care for people in their own homes and care homes as the approach the end of life and empower them to make important decisions about their future care. Address: Cornbow Shopping Centre, Great Cornbow, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 4AB.
1pm: Poet William Sieghart visits Warwick Hospital, Warwick. The writer, broadcaster, founder of Forward Poetry Prize and creator of the best-selling ‘Poetry Pharmacy’ books, William Sieghart, will be visiting Warwick Hospital. This comes after his role judging the hospital's Haiku and Three-Line Poetry Competition. The winning poems from the competition will be on display for visitors to read. Address: Warwick Hospital (SWFT), Lakin Road, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 5BW.
Wednesday 8th May
10am - 12pm: "Dying in the 21st Century": a public forum to celebrate ‘Dying Matters’ week, Leicester. The newly established ‘Deliberate Dying’ interdisciplinary group formed by researchers at the University of Leicester invites you to learn about their work. You'll also hear from Dr David Wenzel on the language we use to describe dying in modern times, followed by an open discussion. Address: University of Leicester, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 7RH. Learn more about the group.
1pm - 3pm: Planning Ahead workshop/drop in event, Sandwell. Dying Matters Awareness Week workshop/drop-in event. This is part of a series of events organised between 6 - 12 May across Sandwell. Discover the rest of the programme. Address: Oldbury Library, Freeth Street, West Midlands, B69 3DE. Find out more.
7pm: Sustainable Funerals, Bewdley. A short talk around natural organic reduction, resumption and natural burial followed by discussion and a question and answer session. Booking essential. Please email Kate or text 07806301328. Address: Friends Meeting House, Lower Park, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 2DP. Tickets available here.
Wednesday 8th May - Friday 10th May
11am - 5pm: Dying matters at Coughton Court, Alcester. Visit Coughton Court during Dying Matters Awareness Week, where visitors can use wooden roundels made from the estate to leave a personalised message for a lost loved one. Displayed along our memorial walkway, visitors can hang their roundel leading into the Little Orchard where they then can take a moment to remember them. On the 15th of May, everyone that has personalised a roundel will be able to come and collect it from the memorial walkway as a keepsake to remember their lost loved one at home. Normal admission applies, see the Coughton Court webpage for more details. Address: Coughton Court - National Trust, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 5JA.
11am: Dying Matters Week event, Nuneaton. Mary Ann Evans Hospice is hosting an event in collaboration with Dying Matters Week. The event aims to discuss the language used when talking about death, to reduce the stigma that there is around the topic of death and dying. The theme this year for Dying Matters Week is language, so the hospice has chosen to focus on the languages used when talking about death, such as best practice on the terminology around dying. The team strongly believes that this type of terminology should be taught from a young age, as well as how to talk to, and support, a person who might be grieving, such as a pupil or colleague. Address: Mary Ann Evans Hospice, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 7QL.
Thursday 9th May
Grief walk, Buxton. Take a walk around a beautiful park in Buxton. You are welcome to stop for a coffee and a chat afterwards. Address: Blythe House Hospice, Chapel-en-le-frith, SK23 9TJ
9am: Words of Farewell'- The language of a good death, loss and bereavement, West Bromwich. Sandwell General Hospital are planning to hold a staff engagement event for all healthcare professionals to attend as part of this years Dying Matters Week. It will primarily focus on the 'words of farewell' and how the language we use when discussing death and dying has an impact not only on patients, but also their relatives/carers. The team wants to explore how are they currently doing this and how can to improve not only communication skills but also discussing staff perceptions of what a 'good death' looks like. There will also be representation there from local community support organisations/groups, the hospital's chaplaincy and well being teams. Get in touch with the team at 0121 507 3216. Address: Conference Room, Education Centre, Sandwell General Hospital, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B71 4HJ.
11:30am - 1:30pm: "Before I Die I Want To": a conversation café, Coventry. A 2-hour conversation café where attendees can explore desires and thoughts about what they want for their death, and their life, and how we talk about these things. The session is facilitated by the staff of the local University Hospital Trust's Department of Spiritual Care. Book your place or simply drop in. You can book on via Eventbrite link, but drop ins are also welcome. Address: Faith Centre, University Hospital, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX. Book your place.
1:30 - 3pm: Dying Matters Coffee Afternoon, Bourne. A coffee afternoon with refreshments at Central Coop Funeral Home. Everybody welcome. Address: R J Scholes Funeral Service, Wherry's Lane, Bourne PE10 9HQ
Friday 10th May
Dying Matters Week, Leicester. University Hospitals in Leicester will be marking Dying Matters Awareness week, focusing on the theme ‘The way we talk about Dying Matters’. This includes the language that we use, and conversations we have, around death and dying – specifically between healthcare professionals and patients, their carers and their families. Address: Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 5WW.
9am: Free Community End of Life Care Conference, Derby. This study day is free of charge and is aimed at anyone working in health and social care within Derbyshire, to all RN's, AHP's and HCA's. Applicable to you if working within community nursing teams; within a care home setting; or within domiciliary home care. The day will facilitate increased confidence within: Symptom management, What matters to the patient/resident, inclusivity in end of life care, ethics and moral dilemmas, staff wellbeing and resilience, and knowing where to access support available in management of end-of-life care. Booking is essential. Address: Johnson Building, Locomotive Way, Derby, DE24. Email the team to find out more.
12pm - 4pm: The Myton Hospices and Coughton Court, National Trust, Alcester. The Community Engagement Manager from The Myton Hospices, Olivia Bowskill (Registered Nurse), will be joining Coughton Court, National Trust property, with their Dying Matters Awareness Week activities on Friday 10th May from 12pm – 4pm. Olivia will be available to chat, answer questions and provide a deeper insight into the work done at The Myton Hospices. Whether you want to know more about Myton, are interested in their services, or just want to say hello, Olivia will be there to welcome you! Address: Coughton Court, National Trust, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 5JA.
Saturday 11th May
10am: Open Day, Chesterfield. You are welcomed to an open day at Granville's Wood, a natural burial ground. Abi from Woven Funerals will also be giving a demonstration and answering questions about willow coffins. Address: Walton Woods, Chesterfield S42 7LG
12pm: Flowers to Die For, Birmingham. Join sustainable florist Carole Patilla of Tuckshop Flowers for her interactive funeral flowers pop-up display in Birmingham’s grade II listed Coffin Works - formerly Newman Brothers, the last coffin-furniture manufacturer in the UK who operated from these Fleet Street premises for over 100 years. This Dying Matters Awareness Week event celebrates the public launch of The Farewell Flowers Directory which aims to connect people with natural, compostable choices for funeral flowers across the UK. Come and have a joyful chat about how funeral flowers can reflect your personality and life without leaving behind a legacy of plastic. You'll get the chance to meet ‘Miriam’ - Carole’s original shareable casket spray, to explore ideas for what natural, sustainable funeral flowers can be and to make your own compostable mini wreath with a dried flower embellishment to take away. The pop-up event is free but admission charges for the museum apply. Address: The Coffin Works, 13-15 Fleet Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 1JP. Find out more.
Monday 13th May
11am: Dying Matters awareness coffee morning, Northamptonshire. A drop-in coffee morning for local people to come to Lakelands Hospice and ask for advice, answers to questions etc. Hoping to break down the barriers around death and dying. Address: Lakelands Hospice, Butland Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 8LX.
Thursday 4th July
7:30pm: Much Ado About Dying film screening, Shrewsbury. Released to coincide with Dying Matters Week, this multi-award winning and critically acclaimed feature film will play in cinemas and arts spaces across the UK. The film follows director Simon Chambers after his uncle David calls him with a message of doom: “I think I may be dying.” What the viewer doesn’t yet know is that David is a total drama queen, a former actor and Shakespeare-lover who has grown old on a diet of attention and applause. Simon finds his life drastically interrupted and everything that could go wrong does go wrong as he tries to help his uncle have a good death. Address: Wem Town Hall, 28-32 High St, Wem, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 5DG. Tickets available here.
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Friday 26th April
11am: Dying Matters theatre workshop for local residents, London. A friendly and creative series of workshops led by Chickenshed Theatre, North London Hospice and Haringey Council Supported Living. Through stories, music and movement we will be working towards helpful and supportive ways to talk about death and dying with the people important to us. These workshops invite people to explore the language and conversations we have around death and dying with our families, carers, friends and healthcare professionals. Address: Harmony Hall, Bigbury Close, North Tottenham, London, Haringey, N17 8JQ.
Thursday 2nd May
9am: Dying Matters - Never Too Young To Start Talking, Norwich. Meet over 30 local charities and organisations at this information-rich event ahead of Dying Matters Week. There will also be talks taking place in the auditorium. Address: The Forum, Millennium Plain, Norwich, East of England, NR2 1TF. Find out more.
Friday 3rd May
11am: Dying Matters theatre workshop for local residents, London. One of a friendly and creative series of workshops led by Chickenshed Theatre, North London Hospice and Haringey Council Supported Living. Through stories, music and movement we will be working towards helpful and supportive ways to talk about death and dying with the people important to us. These workshops invite people to explore the language and conversations we have around death and dying with our families, carers, friends and healthcare professionals. Address: Harmony Hall, Bigbury Close, North Tottenham, London, Haringey, N17 8JQ.
3:30pm: Much Ado About Dying + Director Q&A, London. Released to coincide with Dying Matters Week, this multi-award winning and critically acclaimed feature film will play in cinemas and arts spaces across the UK. The film follows director Simon Chambers after his uncle David calls him with a message of doom: “I think I may be dying.” What the viewer doesn’t yet know is that David is a total drama queen, a former actor and Shakespeare-lover who has grown old on a diet of attention and applause. Simon finds his life drastically interrupted and everything that could go wrong does go wrong as he tries to help his uncle have a good death. Address: Arthouse Crouch End, London, Greater London, N8 9BT. Watch the trailer. Tickets available here.
Saturday 4th May
1pm - 4:30pm: Doing death differently, Brighton. A workshop to explore how we can improve society’s support for dying and grieving people, and make change together. All welcome. Address: Friends Meeting House, Ship Street, Brighton, Sussex, BN1 1AF. Tickets available here.
Sunday 5th May
3:15pm: Choral Classics: ‘Requiem’ for Dying Matters Awareness Week, London. Filled with hope and solace, this beautiful 45-minute Choral Classics, featuring a selection from the Requiems of Mozart, Brahms, Faure, Durufle as several movements from Trotta's new Requiem. Unique in its ability to bring healing and solace into the public conversation, the Requiem Mass captivates the hearts and minds of those who have experienced loss. Choral Classics is FREE to attend and all are welcome. A retiring collection is taken to support the work of St Martin-in-the-Fields. This concert will also be live streamed. St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 4JJ. Find out more.
Monday 6th May
10am: Dying Matters Week, Brighton. The palliative care team based in the Royal Sussex County Hospital plan to have a stall and display in the foyer of the hospital highlighting the importance of talking about advance care planning, future care, LPA, wills and starting conversations. The team will also put information in the hospital library aimed at medical staff who may not be very experienced about how to start these conversations. Address: Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 5BE.
11am: Dying Matters, London. Azalea Court, a nursing home in Enfield, will be providing information and offering tea and cake over a chat. Address: 58 Abbey Road, Enfield, EN1 2QN.
6pm: Much Ado About Dying film screening, Lewes. Released to coincide with Dying Matters Week, this multi-award winning and critically acclaimed feature film will play in cinemas and arts spaces across the UK. The film follows director Simon Chambers after his uncle David calls him with a message of doom: “I think I may be dying.” What the viewer doesn’t yet know is that David is a total drama queen, a former actor and Shakespeare-lover who has grown old on a diet of attention and applause. Simon finds his life drastically interrupted and everything that could go wrong does go wrong as he tries to help his uncle have a good death. Address: Lewes Depot, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2JS. Watch the trailer. Tickets available here.
Monday 6th - Sunday 12th May
The Open Book, Norfolk. The Healing Harbour Charity based in North Norfolk wants to support people in their community to share their experiences of 'Dying Matters'. They will be offering an open journal in which people can contribute. The journal will be based at Sheringham Library during Dying Matters Week. The purpose of the journal is to encourage open communication and increase awareness of the lived experiences of people in North Norfolk, as they matter. Address: Sheringham Library, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8EB.
Tuesday 7th May
10am - 12pm: Dying Matters event with Haringey Libraries, London. Come and meet North London Hospice at their pop-up morning stall at Wood Green Library. The team look forward to meeting you and asking how you like to speak about death and dying. There will also be book recommendations and resources on offer. Address: Wood Green Library, 187-197a High Road, Wood Green, London, N22 6XD.
10am: The Departure Lounge, Norfolk. A pop-up installation on the theme of an airport departure lounge, aimed at encouraging accessible public conversation about death and dying. Provides information, opportunities to write last postcards, conversation and refreshments. Organised and run as a collaboration between The Norfolk Hospice Tapping House and Marie Curie. Address: The Place, 23 New Conduit Street, Vancouver Quarter, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE301DE.
1pm: Grief Awareness & Bereavement Risk Assessment training, Canterbury. Join Pilgrims Hospices during Dying Matters Awareness Week to explore theories of grief, normal vs. complex grief reactions, bereavement risk factors, and bereavement support. This course is for anyone working in health and social care who supports bereaved adults within their role. Find out about the course's learning objectives on the hospice's website. Cost: £50 per person. To book your place, please email the education team at Pilgrims Hospices or call 01227 812 616. Address: Ann Robertson Centre, 55 London Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8QH. Find out more.
2pm: Good Grief Gathering Afternoon Tea, Hertfordshire. Isabel Hospice is hosting an afternoon, welcoming anyone who has experienced grief or for anyone wanting to understand how to support someone who is grieving. This afternoon will allow time to explore, learn and share with others our experience of grief. It will delve into the language used around grief and how important it is. Afternoon tea is provided and the session is free of charge. Address: Ware Priory, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 9AL. Find out more.
3pm: Navigating a Life-Changing Diagnosis: 7 Keys for more Choice and Control, Norwich. Come to The Friends Café at Priscilla Bacon Lodge to welcome Doctors Sammy Winemaker and Hsien Seow, co-creators of the Waiting Room Revolution and authors of the new book ‘Hope for the Best, Plan for the Rest’, which outlines the 7 Keys to take charge and remain in control after a life-changing diagnosis. This event will feature a reading from the book, Q&A session and chance to get your books signed. This event is for patients and families, health care providers and members of the public. To book your place email the events team at Priscilla Bacon Hospice or call 01603 776600. Please note: you must pre-order a copy of the book (£16.99) at registration by 24th April to guarantee a signed copy. Address: Priscilla Bacon Lodge, Century Place, Colney Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7YA. Find out more.
4pm - 7pm: Let's get talking about Dying Matters theatre workshop for local residents, London. Come and meet North London Hospice at the Somali Culture Celebration at Edmonton Green Library. The team look forward to meeting you and learning about Somali practices and traditions. There'll be book recommendations, resources and an activity. Address: Edmonton Green Library, 36-44 South Mall, Edmonton Green, London, N9 0TN.
6:30pm: Brighton Death Café. Time and space to come together and talk about your thoughts and feelings around death and dying. The Death Cafe's aim is to increase awareness of death and to break down taboos around discussing it. The event is free with hot drinks and cake available. Address: The Modern Funeral, 19 Station Road, Brighton, BN1 6SF. Find out more.
7pm: Death Café, St Albans. A free and safe space to talk about death, dying and loss. Address: 5b Verulam Road, St Albans, AL3 4DA. Book your place.
Wednesday 8th May
8:30am - 4:30pm: ‘Getting your house in order’ 35th Palliative Care Conference, Norfolk. A free palliative care conference focused on Advance Care Planning. A wealth of fantastic speakers will be hosting topical sessions and celebrating 'Advance Care Planning Day', which falls on the same date as the conference. Attendees will also be able to learn more about the upcoming UK Tour with Dr Sammy Winemaker and Dr Hsien Seow, which aims to promote Advance Care Planning through amplifying the messages in their podcast "Waiting Room Revolution" as well as their book. Address: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals, John Innes Centre, Colney Lane, Norwich, NR4 7UY. Book your free place.
'Getting your house in order' at Pilgrim's Hospices, East Kent. The above conference will be streamed live across Pilgrims Hospices' three sites in East Kent - a great learning and networking experience. In-person attendees will receive complimentary refreshments and lunch. Site post codes: CT2 8HQ, TN24 0NE, CT9 4AD. Email the team to reserve your place.
9am: Dying Matters Coffee Morning, Pitsea. A coffee morning at Co-Op Funeralcare Pitsea to talk about death, what we can do to support Families and to talk about a loved ones wishes. Address: Co-Op Funeralcare 85 Rectory Road, Pitsea, Essex, SS13 2AF.
9am: Death, Dying and all that Jazz, Middlesex. A palliative update conference aimed at all who support people towards the end of life. A range of diverse topics will be covered, e.g. how to support children facing loss, top tips on symptoms, supporting family carers and an update on assisted dying! The cost is £30 for the day including lunch and yummy biscuits! Address: Michael Sobell Centre, Mount Vernon Hospital, Gate 3, Northwood, Middlesex, HA6 2RN. Find out more.
10am - 2pm: Broadstairs Library Dying Matters Coffee Morning, Broadstairs. A drop in coffee morning at Broadstairs Library. Address: Broadstairs Library, The Broadway, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2BS.
10am: This is your life...plan it, enjoy it!, Hampshire. Community event hosted by Oakhaven Wellbeing, part of Oakhaven Hospice. Everyone is welcome to come along and explore the market stalls of local information; estate and funeral planners, celebrants, ways to remember our loved ones. There will also be inspiring and creative workshops that will give people the opportunity to explore the language of Dying Matters and how important it is to share our stories with each other. Address: Sway Place, Church Lane , Sway, New Forest , Hampshire, SO41 6AD. Find out more.
11am - 2pm: What is an Advance Care Plan? Watford. Come and chat with the Rennie Grove Peace team & the Macmillan team. Advance Care Planning is looking at what kind of care you’d like to have in the future. Taking place in the main foyer of Watford General Hospital (by the Macmillan information Centre). Address: Watford General Hospital, Watford, Herts, WD18 0HB
11am: Lets talk about death - your choices matter, Ipswich. A drop in café session inviting staff, residents and relatives to drop in to help break the taboo around death. The aim will be to encourage residents/relatives to think about choices that matter to them at end of life, and for staff to feel confident to initiate end of life choice discussions. Address: Avocet Court Care Home, Ipswich, IP2 8RS.
11am - 3pm: Dying for a Cuppa, London. A free event covering Advance Care/End of Life Planning and the opportunity to talk about Death, Dying and Bereavement. Enjoy a free tea or coffee and chat to members of the Future Matters team about topics including Advance Care Plans, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Wills and Funeral Planning. No booking is necessary to this event. Address: Islington Green Park, Upper Street/Essex Road, London, N1 1NR. Find out more.
6pm: The Last Taboo, Beccles. Why do some many of us struggle to talk about death and dying? The evening will begin with a conversation between the facilitator and Rebekah Domer, an end of life doula. This will be followed by an opportunity for discussion and sharing in a structured and supportive setting. Address: Beccles Library, Blyburgate, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9TB.
6pm: Talk & Tour with Royal Trinity Hospice, London. Interested in knowing more about Trinity and hospices in general? Join this free open house evening to learn a little bit more about what they do. You'll have the opportunity to meet members of our clinical and non-clinical teams and visit different areas of the hospice. You'll also hear about our work in the wider community and the difference we make in the lives of our patients and their families. Address: 30 Clapham Common North Side, London, SW4 0RN. Find out more.
6:30pm: Q and A on the issues around Assisted Dying, Twyford. Opportunity for an update on the issues around legalising assisted dying in the UK. Address: Twyford village hall, Twyford, Hants, SO21 1QY.
Thursday 9th May
9am: Nunn Hayward Inheritance Tax Planning Drop-in Clinic, Gerrards Cross. Free drop-in clinic hosted by accountants based in Gerrards Cross. Here, people can talk to experts about their future plans. A local Solicitor and Independent Financial Advisor will also be present to provide a full spectrum of advice on Inheritance Planning and protecting your estate. Drop by to find out how to do this in the most tax efficient way for your families in the future. Address: Gerrards Cross Memorial Centre, 8 East Common, Gerrards Cross, SL9 7AD. Take a look at the poster. Find out more.
1pm: Regis Primary Care Network Dying Matters Awareness, Bognor Regis. A one hour presentation and question and answers with a local GP, community nurses, paramedic practitioner, hospice community nurse, solicitor, carers team and many others. All patients and carers welcome to join. Address: Flansham Park Health Centre, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO22 6DH. Find out more.
2pm: Poppy's mortuary open day, London. This Dying Matters Week, Poppy's want to open up a conversation about great death care — what it is and why it matters. Knowing that the people close to us are treated with care and respect after they've died can make a huge difference to family and friends. It’s something that affects us all, yet often care for the dead is shrouded in secrecy and silence. Poppy's are proud of the care they give and are pushing for excellent care to become normal across the sector. Join them at their Dying Matters Week open day to see for yourself. Visit their beautiful light-filled mortuary in Lambeth Cemetery (Tooting), meet the team, learn more about how they care for the dead, and ask any questions. The visit starts at 2pm and lasts about an hour. Address: The Gatehouse, Lambeth Cemetery, Blackshaw Road, London, SW17 0BY. Book your place.
2pm: Book Reading - Hope for the Best, Plan for the Rest, Ipswich. You are invited to come along to St Elizabeth Hospice to hear a reading from a fantastic book called Hope for the Best, Plan for the Rest written by Dr Sammy Winemaker and Dr Hsien Seow, who will also be answering questions on the day. Signed copies of Hope for the Best, Plan for the Rest can be pre-ordered when you book your ticket and collected on arrival. Please complete the booking form for each individual who will be attending. Address: St. Elizabeth Hospice, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8LX. Book your place.
6pm: Power of Planning Ahead Café, London. A relaxed, informal and social practical session for anyone interested in finding out more about their options when making plans for when they die and afterwards. There will be plenty of opportunities to share hopes, expectations and ask questions over a glass of wine or soft drink with the support our "What matters to me" booklet. Address: Royal Trinity Hospice, 30 Clapham Common Northside, London, SW4 0RN. Find out more.
Friday 10th May
10am: Dying Matters Coffee Morning, Wickford. A Coffee Morning at Co-op Funeralcare Wickford to discuss death & funerals, also known as the "Elephant in the Room". Address: Co-op Funeral Care, 65a High Street, Wickford, Essex, SS12 9AQ.
10am: Living Well, Dying Matters, Brentwood. Come and have the big conversations with us - advance care planning, the legalities you should know, how important is the language we use around death, dying and grief. Eight organisations are taking part including Saint Francis Hospice, the local authority, St. Thomas' Church, care homes, and funeral directors. Refreshments available 10am-1pm. Address: St Thomas of Canterbury Church, Thomas Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4DF.
11am: Dying Matters theatre workshop for local residents, London. One of a friendly and creative series of workshops led by Chickenshed Theatre, North London Hospice and Haringey Council Supported Living. Through stories, music and movement we will be working towards helpful and supportive ways to talk about death and dying with the people important to us. These workshops invite people to explore the language and conversations we have around death and dying with our families, carers, friends and healthcare professionals. Address: Harmony Hall, Bigbury Close, North Tottenham, London, Haringey, N17 8JQ.
Dying Matters hospital stall, Southend. A stall will be run within the hospital to raise awareness surround Dying Matters. It will be supported by palliative care staff, chaplains, and the bereavement team. There will also be various activities at the stall, such as question time, ribbons for loved ones on a remembrance tree, cakes, mortuary tours and more. Address: Southend hospital, Prittlewell Chase, Southend, Essex, SS0 0RY.
1:30pm: Death Café, Surrey. Encouraging thoughtful conversations around death, dying & bereavement over coffee & cake. The café is free and open to all to speak freely and without judgement. There is no set agenda, just a facilitated discussion following the interest of those attending. Email Oxted Library if you're interested in attending. Address: Oxted Library, 14 Gresham Road, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 0BQ. Find out more.
6pm: Death Over Dinner, London. You are invited to Death Over Dinner, a unique dinner experience where guests are invited to share their thoughts, fears, and questions about death and dying in a safe and supportive environment. Death is a topic often avoided but important to discuss. Let's break the taboo and explore this much avoided topic together over nice food and wine. Reserve your spot today! This event is not meant to be a counselling session or a bereavement support group but a discussion group , providing the opportunity to share thoughts on one's own mortality and see death not as an enemy but a part of life. This event will be hosted in a private residence in W2. The location of the dinner will be provided 24hrs before. Call the organiser for any issues finding or accessing the venue. Closest tube stations are Paddington, Lancaster Gate, and Queensway. Address: Private residence in Bayswater, London, W2. Find out the details and book your place. Learn more about Death Over Dinners.
Saturday 11th May
10:30am: Reading Crematorium Open Day, Reading. Tour the backstage where the cremations take place. Ask all the questions you may have about cremation, funerals and burial. Explore the tranquil gardens and sit on the crematorium's Afterlife bench. Address: Reading Crematorium, 55 All Hallows Road, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 5LP. Book your place.
11:30: A singing workshop by Companion Voices, Brighton. Companion Voices are singers who gather together to learn songs to sing at the bedsides of people who are dying. Songs are drawn from different traditions to create a soundscape to accompany people as they take their leave of life. ‘My experience of learning to be a Companion has been profoundly rewarding and satisfying’ - Kay. Reserve your place at the workshop.
2pm: Author talk by Corinna Edwards-Colledge, Brighton. Author Corinna Edwards-Colledge reads excerpts from about her novella ‘The Door that shouldn’t have been there’. Her novella is a modern fairy tale about grief, hope and recovery for everyone who has lost a loved one. The readings will be followed by a Q & A and a discussion about grief and creativity with visual artist Wendy Pye. Books will be available to purchase at the event. Address: Jubilee Library, Jubilee Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1GE. Book your place.
3:30pm: Dead Good Film Screening, Brighton. A film showing of Dead Good, an intimate portrait of those dealing with their dead. No booking required. Dame Emma Thompson said about the film: ‘Beautifully crafted, so comforting as well as moving….everyone should see this’. Address: Jubilee Library, Jubilee Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1GE. Find out more.
4pm - 5:30pm: A panel discussion with Dr. Kathryn Mannix and Guests, London. Writer, campaigner and former palliative care doctor Kathryn Mannix will be joined by two leading Canadian palliative care specialists - Dr Sammy Winemaker and Dr Hsien Seow - to discuss the need for broader conversations around death and dying as part of Dying Matters Week 2024. Organised in collaboration with St Christopher’s Centre for Awareness and Response to End of Life (CARE), Waterstones and Hospice UK, the event is open to the public and professionals. Join Kathryn and her guests to ponder how we might improve public understanding of dying, encourage better planning ahead, and incorporate palliative care far earlier in long-term illnesses. The panel hopes for an enthusiastic audience of the public as well as healthcare colleagues, and there will be ample time for audience questions and discussion. Address: Waterstones London - Gower Street, 82 Gower Street, London, WC1E 6EQ. Find out more and book tickets.
Sunday 12th May
10am: Dying Matters Awareness - Resources and a Chance to Chat, Wolvercote. Wendy is a former registered nurse and soul midwife. She’ll be available to talk to on the day, and she’ll also bring books to browse, and leaflets and resource lists for anyone who wants to explore more in their own time. By raising awareness of Dying Matters she hopes to encourage more people to have their own conversations, at home and at work, around death and dying. All welcome! Address: Wolvercote Sunday Market at The White Hart, Wolvercote, Oxfordshire, OX2 8PQ.
11am: Death Cafe in the Square, London. Come along for an open and honest conversation about death in honour of Dying Matters Awareness Week. Death is a topic often avoided but important to discuss. Death Cafes invite people to come together to explore feelings and conversations around life, death, and grief. They are not meant to be a counselling session or a bereavement support group but a discussion group, though your experiences on matters of death and grief are welcome. There is no agenda and the group will lead the conversation. The aim is to reflect on our finite lives so that we can better live them. Share your thoughts, fears, and questions in a safe and supportive environment. Let's break the taboo and explore this universal experience together. Address: Manchester Square, London, W1U 3PL. Book your place.
Tuesday 14th May
Dying matters in Tower Hamlets, London. A variety of awareness-raising and engagement events for health and care professionals, and local residents in Tower Hamlets. Please check social media for further information (@NHS_NELondon - X/Twitter account). Address: In accessible community locations across Tower Hamlets, London (more details to be shared via social media).
6.30pm - 8pm: Make a Will seminars, Harrow. One of two evening seminars hosted by St Luke's Hospice. The session is completely free and open for everyone to attend. Shandip Shah from Balance Consultancy will present on the importance of making and having a Will, Lasting Power of Attorney and Inheritance Tax. The session will be held in the Wellbeing Activity Room at St Luke’s Hospice. There are a limited number of spaces available, so please book ahead to reserve your place. Previous attendees were able to take away valuable insights from the event and found the seminars informative and engaging. One attendee commented: "Very informative & practical. Shandip Shah has a lot of knowledge and this topic is very important for every individual." Address: St Luke's Hospice, Kenton Grange, Kenton Road, Harrow, HA3 0YG. Find out more and book your place.
Wednesday 15th May
3pm - 4:30pm: LGBTQ+ Death Café, Brighton. Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard is hosting a free LGBTQ+ Death Café, which will be held at a wheelchair accessible café in Hove. This is a space to talk about death with other LGBTQ+ people. Topics discussed may include: grief, funeral planning, end of life care, specific issues our community may face and more. Cake and hot drinks will be provided free of charge. Please note: this group is open to the Switchboard's Older People's, Bereavement and Dementia services too, so attendees may approach the topic of death in different ways. Places are limited so please email the team to confirm your free place. Address: Modelo Lounge, Hove, BN3 2AE. Book your place.
6pm: Much Ado About Dying + Director Q&A, London. Released to coincide with Dying Matters Week, this multi-award winning and critically acclaimed feature film will play in cinemas and arts spaces across the UK. The film follows director Simon Chambers after his uncle David calls him with a message of doom: “I think I may be dying.” What the viewer doesn’t yet know is that David is a total drama queen, a former actor and Shakespeare-lover who has grown old on a diet of attention and applause. Simon finds his life drastically interrupted and everything that could go wrong does go wrong as he tries to help his uncle have a good death. Address: Genesis Cinema, London, E1 4UJ. Watch the trailer. Tickets available here.
6.30pm - 8pm: Make a Will seminars, Harrow. One of two evening seminars hosted by St Luke's Hospice. The session is completely free and open for everyone to attend. Shandip Shah from Balance Consultancy will present on the importance of making and having a Will, Lasting Power of Attorney and Inheritance Tax. The session will be held in the Wellbeing Activity Room at St Luke’s Hospice. There are a limited number of spaces available, so please book ahead to reserve your place. Previous attendees were able to take away valuable insights from the event and found the seminars informative and engaging. One attendee commented: "Very informative & practical. Shandip Shah has a lot of knowledge and this topic is very important for every individual." Address: St Luke's Hospice, Kenton Grange, Kenton Road, Harrow, HA3 0YG. Find out more and book your place.
Saturday 18th May
10am: Death Café, Oxfordshire. Part of a series of four café style talks to give people a safe space to learn and talk about dying. This month the group will be talking about medical matters and our speakers will be a GP and a hospice volunteer. Address: St John's Church hall, 6 Burford Road, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18.
Friday 24th May
11am: Dying Matters theatre workshop for local residents, London. One of a friendly and creative series of workshops led by Chickenshed Theatre, North London Hospice and Haringey Council Supported Living. Through stories, music and movement we will be working towards helpful and supportive ways to talk about death and dying with the people important to us. These workshops invite people to explore the language and conversations we have around death and dying with our families, carers, friends and healthcare professionals. Address: Harmony Hall, Bigbury Close, North Tottenham, London, Haringey, N17 8JQ.
Tuesday 30th July
'And Death Shall Have No Dominion', London. An art exhibition with paintings inspired by personal death experiences. Address: Fitzrovia, London W1T 9PN. Find out more.
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Sunday 28th April
4pm: Much Ado About Dying + Director Q&A, Dorset. Released to coincide with Dying Matters Week, this multi-award winning and critically acclaimed feature film will play in cinemas and arts spaces across the UK. The film follows director Simon Chambers after his uncle David calls him with a message of doom: “I think I may be dying.” What the viewer doesn’t yet know is that David is a total drama queen, a former actor and Shakespeare-lover who has grown old on a diet of attention and applause. Simon finds his life drastically interrupted and everything that could go wrong does go wrong as he tries to help his uncle have a good death. Address: Bridport Arts Centre, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3NR. Watch the trailer. Tickets available here.
Thursday 2nd May
12pm: Chew Valley Death Café. Death café hosted on the first Thursday of every month. Address: Bishop Sutton Community Library, Bishop Sutton, Somerset, BS39 5UU.
7pm: The Nettle Dress - film screening, Southampton. This screening of The Nettle Dress, supported by Dead Good Days, aims to encourage people to be more open about the topic of death, dying and loss. This gentle documentary takes you through Allan's quest to painstakingly make the titular nettle dress himself, following the death of his wife - from picking the nettles, spinning, weaving, cutting and sewing to the finished article. The film offers a time to think and talk about personal bereavements. Address: October Books, 189, Portswood Rd, Southampton Hants, SO17 2NF. Tickets available here.
Friday 3rd May
7.30pm: Death - A Romantic Comedy, Southampton. Death - A Romantic Comedy is the new show from comic, poet and psych nurse Rob Gee. Address: Gods House Tower, Town Quay Rd, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 2NY. Find out more & tickets
Saturday 4th May
11am: Southampton Death Café, Southampton. The Death Café movement started in 2011, aiming 'to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives'. At Death Cafés, discussions around death and dying are directed by participants with no agenda, judgements, objectives or themes. Those who attend Death Cafes describe feeling uplifted by being able to have frank conversations; the compassion in the group; sharing experiences; and humour. Reserve a ticket - or you can just turn up! Address: October Books, 189 Portswood Road, Southampton, SO17 2NF. Reserve your ticket.
Monday 6th May
Photography Exhibition: Abi Humphries, Wiltshire. Heartfelt Photography Exhibition at Prospect Hospice. Join for a moving exhibition by local photographer Abi Humphries in the Heart of the Hospice Café. Abi's work is a personal exploration inspired by the time her mother and grandmother spent at Prospect Hospice as patients during her teenage years. Now a photography student at the University of Bath, Abi uses her art to channel these experiences. This exhibition is a poignant opportunity to connect with Abi's artistic journey during Dying Matters Week. Don't miss this special showcase. Address: Heart of the Hospice Café, Prospect Hospice, Wroughton Wiltshire SN4 9BY.
Monday 6th - Friday 10th May
Dying Matters Awareness Week at St Monica Trust, Avon. This event takes place throughout the week, exploring a different perspective on the theme each day. It also brings together good practice relating to end of life care. The event is delivered digitally across all care homes and domiciliary care locations using an online platform. Address: St Monica Trust, Sandford Station, Avon, BS25 5AA
Monday 6th - Sunday 12th May
1pm - 4pm: Open Studio, Dorset. Visit Angie McLachlan's studio to learn about mortality and care of the body with The Ichabodies - death dummies that allow people to approach the subject of death and dying in a non-funeral setting. Address: Workshop 6 - The Victoria Building, Lerret Road, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1GB.
Tuesday 7th May
10:30am - 12:30pm: How to plan your funeral, Bristol. The friendly team at Divine Ceremony in Bristol will be holding a workshop to help people begin these thought processes and conversations around funeral planning. This two hour workshop will go through some of the main points to consider, including how you would like to be cared for, if you would like to be buried or cremated, and what type of coffin you would like among others. You can book tickets and find more information on Eventbrite. Places are limited, so please book in advance. Tickets are £25 per person. If you have any questions, please email the Divine Ceremony team or call 0117 9049786. Address: The Sanctuary, Divine Ceremony, 2 Zetland Road, Bristol, BS6 7AE. Book your place.
12pm: Dying matters pop up café, Southampton. This pop up café is being held to get people together to talk about dying. There will be free tea, coffee and biscuits as well as some stalls available with information related to the topic. It aims to create a safe space for conversations to take place. Address: University Hospital Southampton Tremona Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 6YD.
12pm: Venn Diagram Display, Devon. There will be a venn diagram display put up for colleagues to add their thoughts regarding Palliative Care and End of Life Care. This can include key words, language used, signs and symptoms Address: Kings Ash House, Kings Ash Road, Paignton , Devon, TQ3 3XZ.
7pm: Suicide Bereavement & Support, Southampton. What language to use regarding suicide, how to support someone or get support following a bereavement, some myths, facts and complications and the long term effects. Address: Edmund Kell Church, Bellevue Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2AY. Find out more
Tuesday 7th - Thursday 9th May
10am: The way we talk about dying, Devon. Derriford Hospital are having a stand in the hospital for 3 days from the 7th May with professionals experienced in palliative care there to talk to patients, carers and professionals about the conversations that are needed at the end of life and how this can be facilitated. Resources available for advance care planning and accessing further support. Address: Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road, Devon, PL6 8DH.
Tuesday 7th - Friday 10th May
8am: Let’s talk about the elephant in the room! Exeter. There will be a Dying Matters stand in the staff area of the TLC restaurant at Royal Devon Hospital. There will be an ‘elephant in the room’ for staff to stick post it notes on with the words they fear using or hearing most when speaking about death and dying. The stand will have talking points and resources to help with language and conversations around death and dying. Please feel free to come along and have a chat. Address: TLC Restaurant, Royal Devon Hospital (Eastern), Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW.
Wednesday 8th May
12pm: Stories of children and young people’s palliative care in Kyiv, Ukraine. Bristol. UWE Bristol Library and UWE Bristol Death and Dying Collective are delighted to host a conversation with Radmyla Kryvonis as part of Dying Matters Awareness Week 2024. They'll welcome Radmyla to share her experiences of Palliative Care Program Charitable Foundation 'Tabletochki' in Ukraine and look forward to an inspiring discussion. Come along for a Q&A session and informal networking. Questions are welcome in advance and on the day. Address: Glenside Campus Library, Bristol, BS16 1DD. Find out more.
7pm: Dead Good Chats with Deb and Tone, Southampton. Deb was a Palliative Care Nurse for 25 years, and Co founder of ' Dead Good Days' in Southampton. Antonia is an artist and creator of the A Graceful Death exhibition of portraits and words from the end of life, a Soul Midwife and Author of ' As Mother Lay Dying'. Deb and Tone have known each other and worked together for many years. On their sofa, they meander with serious good humour, in and out of the topic of death and dying. They share some of their insights, snippets and stories - both personal and professional. It may make you think, laugh a little and be more open about that subject that we all shy away from. Address: The Design Chapel, Cemetery Road, Southampton, SO15 7AF. Find out about other Dead Good Days events.
Thursday 9th May
10am: Coffin open day, Devon. Come and have tea and cake in Woven Farewell's willow coffin workshop as part of Dying Matters week 2024. Why not try your hand at willow coffin weaving! All proceeds from refreshments go to Children's Hospice South West. Adress: Higher Moorlands Farm, Luppitt, Devon, EX14 4SU. Find out more.
12pm: Good Life; Good Death, Plymouth. An afternoon for the local community to come and talk to The Durnford Society about death and dying and what this means to them. The event hopes to start conversations using processes such as Advance Care Planning and resources for people with Learning Disabilities or Autism. Address: 165 North Prospect Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 2ND.
6:30pm: Into the Quiet, Southampton. Join artist and vet, Sarah Filmer, to draw small dead wild creatures. This is a workshop for anyone who would like to be in the presence of these beautiful bodies, and consider how we can re-engage with our own mortality by taking close notice of a body without its life. No drawing experience or skill is required. Basic paper, ink and some drawing boards will be available to use, but feel free to bring your own materials if you wish. Address: Arch 4 Captains Pl, Southampton, Hants, SO14 3FE. Find out more.
6:30pm: Dying Matters to Our Community, Bourton-on-the-Water. Kate’s Home Nursing are joining many other local organisations to host their very own Dying Matters Event to talk about the services that are available to you within the local community. Come along to meet social prescribers, carers hub, local churches, solicitors, funeral directors and nurses to learn more about issues that concern care in the community, including end of life care and after care. Find out more about how to begin a conversation with those important to you about dying, how to talk more confidently about services that you would like, (or what you do not want) and voice your preferences for end of life care and after death. Dying Matters can be an incredibly difficult conversation to have, however, with the skill of Kate's Home Nursing nurses, and the organisations they have partnered with, the conversation does not have to be so challenging. Address: Royal British Legion Hall, Lansdowne, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire, GL54 2AR.
7pm - 9pm: North Bristol Death Café, Bristol. A monthly safe space to reclaim the conversation about death and dying - and inevitably - living. Open to anyone with any questions, thoughts or specific issues around death and dying. It's always a free evening, including the tea and cake! Address: Divine Ceremony, 2 Zetland Road, Bristol, BS6 7AE. Contact Ruth, Dee or Isabel on 0117 904 9786 to find out more.
7pm: Dying Matters in Nailsworth. The CEO of Family Tree Funerals, Jane Diamond and funeral celebrant Nicola Banning will be at the Three Storeys Creative Centre in Nailsworth for a discussion. This relaxed and informal event is for anyone who wants to find out more about death, dying and funeral planning during Dying Matters Awareness Week. The evening will cover all aspects but may be of special interest to you if you are helping someone you love to get their end-of-life affairs in order or sorting your own. There will be time for questions and answers and honest conversations about a topic so many choose to avoid, and the benefits of doing otherwise. You will leave feeling more informed and confident with regard to approaching end-of-life planning. Three Storeys is a multi-functional creative venue in the heart of Nailsworth, Gloucestershire – a unique community for working together. Address: The Plot Café, Three Storeys, Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, GL6 0JE. Find out more.
8pm: Much Ado About Dying film screening, Devon: Released to coincide with Dying Matters Week, this multi-award winning and critically acclaimed feature film will play in cinemas and arts spaces across the UK. The film follows director Simon Chambers after his uncle David calls him with a message of doom: “I think I may be dying.” What the viewer doesn’t yet know is that David is a total drama queen, a former actor and Shakespeare-lover who has grown old on a diet of attention and applause. Simon finds his life drastically interrupted and everything that could go wrong does go wrong, as he tries to help his uncle have a good death. Address: Totnes Cinema, 27A High St, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5NP. Tickets available here.
Friday 10th May
1pm: Woodland burial ground information session/open afternoon, Dorset. A chance to visit a beautiful woodland burial ground in Dorset, where staff will be available to give tours of the grounds and talk about the options available. Refreshments will be available. Address: Hinton Park Woodland burial ground, Wyndham Rd, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 7EJ.
Saturday 11th May
11:30: A singing workshop by Companion Voices, Brighton. Companion Voices are singers who gather together to learn songs to sing at the bedsides of people who are dying. Songs are drawn from different traditions to create a soundscape to accompany people as they take their leave of life. ‘My experience of learning to be a Companion has been profoundly rewarding and satisfying’ - Kay. Reserve your place at the workshop.
2pm: Author talk by Corinna Edwards-Colledge, Brighton. Author Corinna Edwards-Colledge reads excerpts from about her novella ‘The Door that shouldn’t have been there’. Her novella is a modern fairy tale about grief, hope and recovery for everyone who has lost a loved one. The readings will be followed by a Q & A and a discussion about grief and creativity with visual artist Wendy Pye. Books will be available to purchase at the event. Address: Jubilee Library, Jubilee Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1GE. Book your place.
3:30pm: Dead Good Film Screening, Brighton. A film showing of Dead Good, an intimate portrait of those dealing with their dead. No booking required. Dame Emma Thompson has said of the film: ‘Beautifully crafted, so comforting as well as moving….everyone should see this’. Address: Jubilee Library, Jubilee Street, Brighton East Sussex, BN1 1GE.
Sunday 12th May
12pm: Human Writes - A Death Row Story, Southampton. Short film screening. This film tells the story of Maggie Alder, who writes to prisoners on Death Row. One of these prisoners was Karl, who she visited multiple times, including to attend his execution. The screening will be followed by an hour of general discussion, with Maggie, around her own experience of befriending someone on Death Row. 'Human Writes' is a UK based organization coordinating penpals for prisoners on Death Row in the USA. Address: Friends Meeting House, 1A Ordnance Rd, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2AZ. Tickets available here.
Tuesday 14th May
10am: Planning Ahead drop in café, Torquay. The education team at Rowcroft Hospice are offering a pop up table and comfy chair to chat about all manner of 'Planning for Your Future' topics for anyone interested. The team will be there over coffee and lunch - come and say hello! If interested, but can't attend, take a look at Rowcroft Hospice's fantastic 24 hr online information hub to learn more about planning for your future. Location: Ella's café Lounge 25 Walnut Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6HP.
Saturday 18th May
11am: A Dead Good Day Out, Southampton. Plenty of family friendly hands on activities, in a welcoming and creative space. Address: St Denys Church & Centre, Dundee Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 2ND. Find out more
Monday 20th May
12:30pm: What Happens When We Die? Wiltshire. Curious about what happens at the end of life? Join Prospect Hospice for a special lunchtime session as part of Dying Matters Week! Their clinical experts will guide a conversation on this often-avoided topic, offering insights and fostering open discussion. This informative session includes: A presentation by Prospect Hospice clinical experts, Ample time for your questions and answers, and an optional guided tour of the hospice after the session. Gain knowledge and peace of mind. Address: Prospect Hospice Education Room, Wroughton, Wiltshire, SN4 9BY.
Wednesday 5th June
7:30pm: Much Ado About Dying film screening, Falmouth. Released to coincide with Dying Matters Week, this multi-award winning and critically acclaimed feature film will play in cinemas and arts spaces across the UK. The film follows director Simon Chambers after his uncle David calls him with a message of doom: “I think I may be dying.” What the viewer doesn’t yet know is that David is a total drama queen, a former actor and Shakespeare-lover who has grown old on a diet of attention and applause. Simon finds his life drastically interrupted and everything that could go wrong does go wrong as he tries to help his uncle have a good death. Address: The Poly, Falmouth, TR11 3EG. Watch the trailer. Tickets available here.
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Friday 3rd May
7:30pm: Much Ado About Dying + Director Q&A, Cardigan. Released to coincide with Dying Matters Week, this multi-award winning and critically acclaimed feature film will play in cinemas and arts spaces across the UK. The film follows director Simon Chambers after his uncle David calls him with a message of doom: “I think I may be dying.” What the viewer doesn’t yet know is that David is a total drama queen, a former actor and Shakespeare-lover who has grown old on a diet of attention and applause. Simon finds his life drastically interrupted and everything that could go wrong does go wrong as he tries to help his uncle have a good death. Address: Theatr Mwldan, Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA43 1JY. Watch the trailer. Tickets available here.
Wednesday 8th May
1:30pm: Much Ado About Dying + Director Q&A, Builth Wells. Released to coincide with Dying Matters Week, this multi-award winning and critically acclaimed feature film will play in cinemas and arts spaces across the UK. The film follows director Simon Chambers after his uncle David calls him with a message of doom: “I think I may be dying.” What the viewer doesn’t yet know is that David is a total drama queen, a former actor and Shakespeare-lover who has grown old on a diet of attention and applause. Simon finds his life drastically interrupted and everything that could go wrong does go wrong as he tries to help his uncle have a good death. Address: Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth Wells, LD2 3BN. Watch the trailer. Tickets available here.
Friday 10th May
10am: Dying Matters, Penarth. The event will have information stands, a series of topical talks, activities to stimulate conversation and somewhere to sit and chat with free refreshments. Talks will include; Why talking about death and dying matters, Wills, Planning for end of life, Support in bereavement, End of life care, How to create a unique funeral. There will be information tables about funeral arrangements, end of life care, bereavement support, housing care, will writing, funeral celebrants. There will also be a conversation area where you can chat about things such as which songs you'll have on your deathbed playlist, what you'd like people to do in your memory, what support you'd like from your community. Address: Paget rooms, Victoria Road, Penarth, South Glamorgan, CF64 3EG. Find out more.
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Sunday 19th May
3pm: Much Ado About Dying film screening + Director Q&A, Belfast. Released to coincide with Dying Matters Week, this multi-award winning and critically acclaimed feature film will play in cinemas and arts spaces across the UK. The film follows director Simon Chambers after his uncle David calls him with a message of doom: “I think I may be dying.” What the viewer doesn’t yet know is that David is a total drama queen, a former actor and Shakespeare-lover who has grown old on a diet of attention and applause. Simon finds his life drastically interrupted and everything that could go wrong does go wrong as he tries to help his uncle have a good death. Address: Queen's Film Theatre, 20 University Square, Belfast, Antrim, BT7 1PA. Tickets available here.
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Monday 6th May
5:30pm: Much Ado About Dying film screening + Director Q&A, Glasgow. Released to coincide with Dying Matters Week, this multi-award winning and critically acclaimed feature film will play in cinemas and arts spaces across the UK. The film follows director Simon Chambers after his uncle David calls him with a message of doom: “I think I may be dying.” What the viewer doesn’t yet know is that David is a total drama queen, a former actor and Shakespeare-lover who has grown old on a diet of attention and applause. Simon finds his life drastically interrupted and everything that could go wrong does go wrong as he tries to help his uncle have a good death. Address: Glasgow Film Theatre, 12 Rose St, Glasgow, G3 6RB. Tickets available here.
Demystifying Death Week
Based in Scotland? Check out Demystifying Death Week run by Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief.
Demystifying Death Week takes place across Scotland at the same time as Dying Matters Awareness Week (6-12 May).
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