Demystifying Death Week 2023

Bereavement Support and Information Activities for Staff at Inverclyde Royal Hospital

Organised by Inverclyde Royal Hospital

1 - 7 May 2023.

These activities are for Inverclyde Royal Hospital staff.

As an acute hospital, Inverclyde Royal, supports patients and carers through their initial bereavement, in a compassionate and person-centred approach. When staff are bereaved, there is already a process in place to support them at the time, during, and returning to work. The Bereavement Charter Mark, which we are currently developing, will bring all the support and information together.

In Demystifying Death Week we will be providing an information stall to inform staff of the work that has been done, and what support is currently available and what we are developing on site. Alongside this there will be an opportunity for staff to be creative by painting a sun-catcher which will be hung outside in a newly developed staff space, resources for writing a poem or reflection, a memory tree of hearts, and to take and grow a sunflower at home.

Photo by Inverclyde Royal Hospital staff.

Talking Through the Last Taboo

Organised by Aileen Palmer, Funeral Celebrant.

4^th May 2023, 7-9pm

Moffat House Hotel, High Street, Moffat DG10 9HL

This event is open to the public.

To coincide with #demystifyingdeathanddyingweek2023, I am holding an event called TALKING THROUGH THE LAST TABOO, on Thursday 4th May from 7-9pm at Moffat House, Moffat. The event aims to help families have those tender conversations regarding End of Life care and meaningful farewell ceremonies.

In the knowledge that we have shared these wishes with the people who love us, we can get on with living the rest of our lives.

Space is limited to 20 so please secure your place by getting in touch via email at aileenpalmercelebrant@gmail.com.

Coffin and Cake - A Death Cafe in Portobello

Organised by The Absent Friends Space.

26th April 2023, 7:30pm-9pm

Large Hall, Bellfield Community Hub, 16B Bellfield Street, Portobello, EH15 2BP

This event is open to the public.

You are invited to come along to our Demystifying Death event, which is being held in Bellfield Community Hub, 16B Bellfield Street, Portobello, EH15 2BP on Wednesday 26th April from 7:30 - 9pm in the large hall. There will be ample time to enjoy refreshments and of course, cake, while discussing the pre-set questions on the “menu” of attitudes towards death with your fellow participants. We will be joined by local Funeral Director, Murdo Chambers from Go As You Please for a Q&A. Murdo will answer any queries you may have on the role of the undertaker. This is a wonderful opportunity to ask a member of the funeral industry the questions that you always wanted to know, but were afraid to ask. This event is free, and everyone is welcome.

Register on Eventbrite.

Photo by K8 via Unsplash

Demystifying Death

Organised by the University Hospital Hairmyres Spiritual Care & Wellbeing Department in partnership with Kilbryde Hospice.

Monday 1st May, and Wednesday 3rd May, 10am-12noon.

Outside the sanctuary on the ground floor, University Hospital Hairmyres.

This event is open to the public.

Please join us at our information stand to hear about the supports and services we can offer and talk with others about something that affects us all. Help break the taboo!

For more information call chaplains Joe, Avril or Graeme at extension 01355 584301 / 584585.