I Remember
Grief is a natural response to losing someone you love and cherish. There is no right or wrong way to grieve, and everyone experiences it differently.
Although grieving is intensely painful, in time these feelings begin to change as we adapt to a different way of life. It is both healthy and normal to discuss the dead, to remember people we have lost and to support each other through the emotions these memories trigger.
Little things can remind us of the ones we have lost – a song, a place, a piece of clothing. No matter how small, it is important to remember them, and to share these so that their memory lives on.
Dying Matters is working to create an open culture that talks about death, dying and bereavement. Dying Matters to all of us. Let’s talk about it. Join the Dying Matters coalition and help us break the taboo around death.
#IRemember
Around the world, different cultures and faiths have ways to remember the dead. At the end of October and start of November we have Halloween, Samhain, All Souls Day, and Mexico’s Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead – all different, but all with their roots in remembrance and the importance of not forgetting those we knew.
That's why, from 26 October - 1 November we'll be sharing your #IRemember stories. Who do you want to remember? What makes you think of them?
From songs, to places, to a particular hot sauce that they always put on their food, sharing stories is a way to keep memories of loved ones alive. We can remember the foibles or frustrations as well as the times they made us laugh, or feel safe, happy, or loved.
How can I get involved in #IRemember?
Taking part is easy. All you need to do is:
- Share a memory of someone you would like to remember - this can be a friend, a family member, a pet or a colleague. You can include a photo, a video or just stick to text if you want
We'll be sharing your stories throughout the week.
#IRemember events
Dr Kathryn Mannix and Julie New in conversation with Hospice UK’s Tracey Bleakley - FULLY BOOKED.
We ran a one-off webinar on Thursday 29 October, 7 - 8.30 pm GMT with Dr Kathryn Mannix and Julie New in conversation with Hospice UK CEO Tracey Bleakley. They will explored how we might prepare well for our own deaths, how that preparation can help family and friends in their grief, and how to support people grieving who have experienced the death of someone they love.
How can public art connect grieving communities?
This live in-conversation event on Thursday 29 October 6.30 - 8.30 pm GMT is presented by BrumYODO, exploring the role of public art in connecting grieving communities. Chaired by Artistic Director Orit Azaz, the conversation between artists Luke Jerram and Mohammed Ali will explore how art has responded to COVID-19, how we approach acts of communal remembrance and memorial, and how public art can enable us to have better conversations about death and dying.
'Dying for a Cuppa'
Tune into Soul Midwife, Katie Costello's 'Dying for a Cuppa' Facebook Live series on Saturday 31 October, 10 - 10.30 am, where she will be exploring the meaning behind #Halloween, and how this helps us to have more open conversations around death and dying. Discover more about the session.
Keep in touch
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Got any questions? Get in touch with Imogen Thomas, Campaign Manager
