Rupert’s wife Jo died of lung #cancer aged just 39 in the Hospice.

The couple had two young children aged 5 and 8 years old when their Mum died.

As part of #DemystifyingDeathWeek Rupert shares their story.

Hear more about Rupert and Jo's story here: www.strathcarronhospice.net/ruperts-story

Graphic showing an older person and a younger person embracing while looking over a landscape with a lake and forests. Text reads "How would you like your life to be celebrated?"

To mark #DemystifyingDeathWeek, we've launched a free online tool called These Are My Wishes. It enables people at any stage of their life to record practical decisions about what they would like to happen after they die.

You can learn more and share your wishes at the link in replies

Strathcarron Hospice Collection of Memories - teddy, jumper, teacup and stones on a bench

People are being invited to contribute to a collection of items in memory of someone special and the stories behind them when they visit Denny, Callander and Tillicoultry as part of #DemystifyingDeathWeek (5-11 May).

Find out more: www.strathcarronhospice.net/Pages/News/

#DeathMatters

Graphic showing a family looking out over a seascape at sunset. Text reads "Demystifying Death Week".

Happy #DemystifyingDeathWeek This week is about giving people the knowledge, skills, and opportunities to support each other through dying and loss.

Find out about the events we've got planned, including two Death Cafe sessions in Edinburgh, at humanism.scot/events

A fun new free resource helping to shine a light on the end of life. Why not give it a go in your community or workplace? #DemystifyingDeathWeek #DemystifyDeath

Portrait shot of Evie King. She sits three quarters on wearing a blue velvet dress with short bobbed brown hair, against a white background. She smiles at the camera. Text reads "'What happens if you die without family or money? Who are the people this happens to? What if that was me? These are questions that pique curiosity.' Evie King, writer and council funeral officer."

At our next book group on 8 May we'll be marking #DemystifyingDeathWeek by reading Evie King's Ashes to Admin: Tales from the Caseload of a Council Funeral Officer. So we're delighted that Evie took the time to answer our questions about her funny, moving, and life-affirming book. Link in replies