Good Death Week Events
Events are taking place across Scotland for Good Death Week, 13 - 19 May. These are the ones we know about. If you know of others or you're organising something yourself, let us know and we can promote it.
Good Death Week is all about creating opportunities for people to think, talk and plan ahead for death, dying and bereavement.
Searching for Meaning in Forres
Thu 9 May 2019, 1.30pm
St Leonard's Church, Forres, IV36 1PB
FREE
Searching for Meaning is a new documentary by Director Jean-Francois Rodrigues.
The film was born out of the sad, recent death of his mother, Mary Elizabeth Rodrigues. Jean-Francois felt she did not receive proper care during the last week of her life, and recognised that his own lack of understanding of palliative care had a role to play in that.
This free public screening will be followed by a group discussion. Call 0300 102 0872 for a free ticket.
North Berwick Remembrance Lunch
Sat 11 May 2019, 12.30pm - 2pm
North Berwick Day Centre
FREE
Organised by North Berwick Health and Wellbeing Association and funded by North Berwick Coastal Area Partnership.
A chance to share memories of family and friends who have died. Free event but tickets required from North Berwick Community Centre or North Berwick Day Centre. (25 places available)
There will also be Creative Writing Workshops on a theme of Good Life, Good Death and Good Grief facilitated by the Scottish Poetry Library on 1 & 8 May, 10am - 12pm in the North Berwick Library and 30 May 11am - 1pm at the Scottish Poetry Library. If there is enough material a pamphlet of the writing will be produced. (12 places available)
For further information please contact deborah.ritchie@me.com
Guided Tours of Falkirk Crematorium
Sun 12 May & Sun 19 May 2019, 10am onwards
Falkirk Crematorium, FK2 7YJ
FREE
See behind the scenes at Falkirk Crematorium as a guest of Falkirk Council Bereavement Services.
Several local organisations will be in attendance to share information and answer questions on many aspects of death and dying.
- NHS Bereavement Services including a Consultant in Palliative Care
- Strathcarron Hospice
- SANDS (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity)
- Falkirk Council Registrar’s Office
- Falkirk Council Advice And Support Hub
- Central Scotland Regional Equality Council – Sunday 19th only
- Caledonia Cremation (Scotland’s only not-for-profit funeral directors – Sunday 19th only)
- End of Life Doula UK (EOLDUK)
- Pushing Up The Daisies
Please note, you are welcome to drop in and chat to the stall holders (no booking required) but you will need an Eventbrite tickets for all the tours, talks and events. Tours lasting 45 minutes take place at 10am, 11am, 12pm, 2.15pm & 3.15pm each day.
BOOK TICKETS FOR SUN 12 MAYBOOK TICKETS FOR SUN 19 MAY
You can also book tickets for these additional events on Sun 19 May.
11am - Death Cafe
1pm - Holding Space (a short film by Rebecca Kenyon)
2pm - Plan Your Own Funeral with Stephanie Hutchinson from Caledonia Cremation
Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice events
Mon 13 May, 12pm - 2.30pm
Govanhill Health Centre
Mon 13 May, 3pm - 5pm
Govanhill Housing Association
Thu 16 May, 10am - 12pm
Barrhead Health and Care Centre
Thu 16 May, 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Eastwood Health and Care Centre
Staff from the hospice will be out in the local community providing resources and answering questions about how to have a good death.
Funeral Link Forget Me Not Lunch
Mon 13 May 2019, 12pm - 3pm
Boomerang Community Centre, Dundee
INVITATION ONLY
An opportunity for clients who have been supported by Funeral Link to share memories of loved ones, then enjoy a lunch and a game of bingo.
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