Demystifying Death Week 2024
Taking place across Scotland from 6-12 May, 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.
Below is a list of events registered so far - these pages will be updated over the coming weeks. If you are organising an event that you'd like us to feature, please get in touch.
COMFRT and COFFEE
Organised by the Royal Alexandra Hospital Critical Care End Of Life Quality Improvement Group
Speaking of Death Carers' Cafe
Organised by Glasgow East End Community Carers
"Much Ado About Dying" Screening - The Birks, Aberfeldy
Organised by Cosmic Cat Films
"Much Ado About Dying" Screening - Eden Court, Inverness
Organised by Cosmic Cat Films
What We Leave Behind
Organised by St Columba's Hospice Compassionate Neighbours
"Much Ado About Dying" Screening and Q&A with Simon Chambers - Glasgow Film Theatre
Organised by Cosmic Cat Films
A Demystifying Death Event for Hairdressers & Barbers
Organised by St Columba's Hospice Care
"Much Ado About Dying" Screening and Discussion - Skye Community Cinema
In partnership with Cosmic Cat Films, Good Death, Good Grief, Skye Community Cinema and Befrienders Skye and Lochalsh Service
It’s always good to have a plan!
Organised by Nairn Citizen's Advice Bureau
Death Cafe (in person)
In partnership with Finn’s Place and Battlefield Community Project.
Heart of Newhaven Death Cafe
Organised by Heart of Newhaven Death Cafe