Demystifying Death Week 2026
Demystifying Death Week is about shining a light on death, dying and bereavement in Scotland. We are encouraging people to get involved by holding in-person and online events that bring death, dying and bereavement into the limelight.
Demystifying Death Week takes place across Scotland from 4-10 May 2026. If you are organising an event that you’d like us to feature, please get in touch.
Below is a list of events happening across Scotland and online for Demystifying Death Week:
Death Cafe (in person)
Hosted by Curious Mortals.
Thursday 7th May 2026, 7.30pm – 9.00pm.
Taking place at Finns Place, 167 Ledard Rd, Glasgow G42 9QU.
This activity is open to the public.
Let’s break the taboo, and talk about Death! This event is an informal space to talk with others about something which affects us all. Anyone and everyone can come along, whether you are currently processing the loss of someone, facing your own mortality, or just find the topic really interesting there is a place for you here.
Please note that this is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counselling session.
More information: https://curiousmortals.co.uk/past-and-future-events
There is no need to register.
Photo by Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash
What Comes After Someone Dies
Organised by NHS Grampian’s Spiritual Care Team
Wednesday 6 May, 7.00 - 8.30pm
Online via Microsoft Teams
This event is open to the public. Please register in advance.
NHS Grampian’s Spiritual Care Team is hosting a series of free, online webinars with a range of panel speakers as part of Demystifying Death Week 2026.
This webinar will cover topics including the mortuary, funerals, wills, Power of Attorney and body donation.
Each webinar is running at two different times to make it easier for as many people as possible to attend. If you have any queries, contact gram.realisticmedicine@nhs.scot.
Find out more and register here.
Image credit: Compagnons via Unsplash
What Comes After Someone Dies
Organised by NHS Grampian’s Spiritual Care Team
Wednesday 6 May, 12.00 - 1.30pm
Online via Microsoft Teams
This event is open to the public. Please register in advance.
NHS Grampian’s Spiritual Care Team is hosting a series of free, online webinars with a range of panel speakers as part of Demystifying Death Week 2026.
This webinar will cover topics including the mortuary, funerals, wills, Power of Attorney and body donation.
Each webinar is running at two different times to make it easier for as many people as possible to attend. If you have any queries, contact gram.realisticmedicine@nhs.scot.
Find out more and register here.
Image credit: Compagnons via Unsplash
Reflective Group Walk
Organised by North Berwick Coastal Community Connections
Wednesday 6 May, 11am
The orchard, Pilgrims Way, North Berwick
This activity is open to the public.
As part of Demystifying Death Week we are holding a gentle and reflective walk around the orchard in the park just off of Pilgrim’s Way.
We planted a tree there as part of our activities during this week a few years ago.
Whether you wish to chat and reminisce or you prefer a quiet time to reflect on own your memories, everyone is welcome.
We will walk around the orchard and then have tea, coffee and shortbread at the benches by our tree.
Death Cafes for Staff
Organised by Beatson Cancer Charity
Wednesday 6th May and Friday 8th May
Glasgow
These event is for Beatson Cancer Charity staff only.
At our Death Cafés we will drink tea, eat cake and provide Beatson Cancer Charity staff the opportunity to talk openly about death in a cosy, relaxed environment.
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