Demystifying Death Week 2023

Demystifying Death Week 2023

Demystifying Death Week 2023 will take place from 1-7 May 2023. Small grants are available and nominations are open for the Demystifying Death Awards. Read on for more information.

demystifying death week is about shining a light on death, dying and bereavement in scotland.

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People usually want to do the right thing when someone they know is caring, dying or grieving. But often they can feel awkward offering help, or worry about making things worse.

People can have questions about serious illness or death. But often they don't know who to ask.

Making plans when you’re healthy means there is less to think about when you’re ill. But often people put off making plans until it is too late.

demystifying death week is about giving people knowledge, skills and opportunities to plan and support each other through death, dying, loss and care.

find out more about DD Week

Each year, organisations and individuals across Scotland organise events to mark Demystifying Death week. All kinds of events take place, from death cafes to film nights, exhibitions to craft workshops, seminars to lunches. Find out more here.

Would you like to be involved with this year's Demystifying Death Week? Find out more and get involved.

small grants

A small grants fund has been set up to support organisations to put on events as part of Demystifying Death Week. Apply for up to £250, by 15th March.

More about the grants, as well as the application form and guidance, is available here.

demystifying death awards

The Demystifying Death Awards celebrate those working to make Scotland a place where everyone can help when someone is caring, dying and grieving.

Read more about how to nominate a person, project or organisation here.