Good Death Week Events
These are the events that took place for Good Death Week 2018, 14 - 20 May. If you're hoping to plan an event for this year's Good Death Week you can also take a look at our resources page.
Before I Go: Bringing Death to Life
16 May 2018, 10.30am - 12pm
Tolbooth, High Street, Forres
Free
Have you ever thought or asked the question: “What would a good death be for me?”
In Forres to celebrate Good Death Week, a number of experts are joining forces to bring the discussion of death to life.
The event will be hosted by Jane Duncan Rogers, who will tell her heart-breaking and uplifting story of how she founded the social enterprise Before I Go Solutions following her husband’s tragic death.
Jane will be joined by a Marie Curie nurse who will share their experiences of looking after a terminally ill patient and supporting the whole family and why their support through that final journey is of the utmost importance.
Meanwhile Kate Clark from charity Pushing Up The Daisies will talk about how people have the choice to care for their deceased loved one’s body at home.
Finally, Forres funeral director Callum Ross will reveal all about why talking about death as a family can enhance the funeral experience and how inheriting the family business at just 21 years old shaped his views on death.
With an interactive quiz, funny and thought-provoking tales, and free refreshments, these three experts really will bring the subject of death to life and will be sure to leave you inspired and informed.
'A Good Death’ Poetry Café
16 May 2018, 11am - 1pm
Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh
Free
The event will also look at how poetry can support and help us in our preparations, providing solace, comfort and a way to remember and be remembered.
An informal café style event in which folk can gather to discuss what a good death means to them, with poetry readings, and a chance to share poems around the ideas of a good death.
Tea and cake provided. Free event. Booking essential.
Book via Eventbrite
Contact the Scottish Poetry Library for further details.
Glasgow Southside Death Cafe
16 May, 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Milk Cafe, 452 Victoria Road, Glasgow
Free
Coffee, cake and an open conversation about death. This is not a grief support or counselling session, but a chance to talk about death, and think about life. For anyone interested in talking about death.
I'm No Deid Yet!
16 May 2018
Holiday Inn East Kilbride, Stewartfield Way, G74 5LA
Free
Kilbryde Hospice are hosting “I’m No Deid Yet", a night of storytelling, comedy, singing and laughter surrounding the topic of death and dying.
This event is open to anyone and the hospice hopes to draw in like-minded people to chat about death and dying, while also enjoying an array of drinks from the bar. Tea and coffee will also be available.
Cuppa and Chat
17 May 2018, 2pm - 4pm
Dundee West Church, Perth Road, Dundee
Free
The aim is to allow people to discuss all aspects of dying, death and bereavement in a non-judgmental setting. There is no formal agenda. Just sit at a table with a small group of friendly people and get talking. All welcome.
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