Projecting Grief x University of York presents Picturing Grief / the exhibition Six artists respond to the Philosophy Department's Grief Survey + daily exhibition, talks and creative workshops For opening times and more information visit: https://www.projectinggrief.com/pg-exhibition 4-10 May 2026 Thin Ice Press Peasholme Green York YO1 7PW

In Picturing Grief / the exhibition, six artists respond to our Grief Survey.

Running during #DyingMattersWeek (4-10 May) in collaboration with Projecting Grief.

Info: www.projectinggrief.com/pg-exhibition

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A small, wooden bookmark, engraved with a flower, the name of 'The Heath Bookshop', my name, and the date of our book event. It's shaped like a luggage tag and hung on a navy ribbon.

Isn't this lovely?
An unexpected & beautiful gift from #IndependentBookshopOfTheYear The Heath.
Thanks to Catherine & Claire for being champions of my books,& for support during #DyingMattersWeek in May.
Find them here:
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May: a month of 'awareness' acknowledging the need for greater understanding and the challenges to it

Today is #MEAwarenessDay, it's #InternationalNursesDay #RedCrossWeek #HypermobilityAwareness #EDSAwareness #NationalCleanAirMonth #ActiononStrokeMonth #ShareAStoryMonth #DeafAwarenessWeek #DyingMattersWeek #FibromyalgiaAwareness and more..

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It’s #DyingMattersWeek — a time to open up conversations about death, dying and grief.

Rob McCann, a hospice patient, has shared a deeply moving poem for his beloved dogs. Thank you, Rob, for your powerful words. 🐾

#hospiceuk #heartofkenthospice #kent #maidstone #aylesford

Feeling inspired by #ACPDay2025 and #DyingMattersWeek to support people in your community to make plans for later life and beyond?

Join our free online training using the My Future Care Handbook. New dates just announced! 👇
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#AdvanceCarePlanning

It's #dyingmattersweek and I've been busy doing #ginandjamas. Many books have been mentioned about end of life, dying, frailty and advanced care planning so I'm going to share them
Here's #14. . One I haven't read but plan to
Kathryn Mannix
Listen: How to Find the Words for Tender Conversations

It's #dyingmattersweek and I've been busy doing #ginandjamas. Many books have been mentioned about end of life, dying, frailty and advanced care planning so I'm going to share them

Here's #13

Anne Mayer Bird and Catherine mayer
Good Grief: Embracing Life at a Time of Death

It's #dyingmattersweek and I've been busy doing #ginandjamas. Many books have been mentioned about end of life, dying, frailty and advanced care planning so I'm going to share them

Here's #12
Markus ZusakMarkus Zusak
The Book Thief
Narrated by death

It's #dyingmattersweek and I've been busy doing #ginandjamas. Many books have been mentioned about end of life, dying, frailty and advanced care planning so I'm going to share them

Here's #11
Patricia C. Byron
Last Orders: Your Executors' Guide to Your Letter of Wishes.

It's #dyingmattersweek and I've been busy doing #ginandjamas. Many books have been mentioned so I'm going to share them

Here's #10
thedeathbook.co.uk
Organise the aftermath to perfection. Make sure your nearest and dearest know exactly what’s what following your demise.

It's #dyingmattersweek and I've been busy doing #ginandjamas. Many books have been mentioned about end of life, dying, frailty and advanced care planning so I'm going to share them

Here's #9

Samuel Shem
House Of God
Not for the faint hearted or easily offended. Definitely not pc

It's #dyingmattersweek and I've been busy doing #ginandjamas. Many books have been mentioned about end of life, dying, frailty and advanced care planning so I'm going to share them

Here's #8
Atul Gawande
Being Mortal: Illness, Medicine and What Matters in the End

Tomorrow afternoon and evening is going to be special!

We can’t wait to welcome @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social to @mshospice.bsky.social for these TWO sold out events for #DyingMattersWeek.

In partnership with The Heath Bookshop, @brumyodo.bsky.social and @nobarriershere.bsky.social 💛

It's #dyingmattersweek & I've been busy doing #ginandjamas. Many books have been mentioned so I'm going to share them
Here's #6
there are some things in life that go better if you are knowledgeable & happy to talk about what matters to you & what you want: Death & sex are 2 of them

It's #dyingmattersweek & I've been busy doing #ginandjamas. Many books have been mentioned so I'm going to share them
Here's #6
there are some things in life that go better if you are knowledgeable & happy to talk about what matters to you & what you want: Death & sex are 2 of them

On your way to or from the #VE service today don’t forget to visit the #DyingMattersWeek stand on the main corridor #LiverpoolHeartandChestHospital

It's #dyingmattersweek & I've been busy doing #ginandjamas. Many books have been mentioned about end of life, dying, frailty & advanced care planning so I'm going to share them
#5
Mort Terry Pratchett
a masterful blend of wit, satire, & philosophy, all wrapped up in a fantastical story about Death

It's #dyingmattersweek & I've been busy doing #ginandjamas. Many books have been mentioned about end of life, dying, frailty & advanced care planning so I'm going to share them
#5
Mort Terry Pratchett
a masterful blend of wit, satire, & philosophy, all wrapped up in a fantastical story about Death

It's #dyingmattersweek & I've been busy doing #ginandjamas. Many books have been mentioned about end of life, dying, frailty & advanced care planning. I'm going to share them
#4
Lucy Pollock
The Book About Getting Older: The essential comforting guide to ageing with wise advice for the highs & low

It's #dyingmattersweek and I've been busy doing #ginandjamas. Many books have been mentioned about end of life, dying, frailty and advanced care planning so I'm going to share them

Here's #3
Kathryn Mannix
With the End in Mind: How to Live & Die Well

Touching, tragic, funny & wise

It's #dyingmattersweek & I've been busy doing #ginandjamas. Many books have been mentioned so I'm going to share them
#2 When Breath Becomes Air Paul Kalanithi
... chronicles Kalanithi's transformation from a medical student into a neurosurgeon & finally into a patient

It's #dyingmattersweek & I've been busy doing #ginandjamas. Many books have been mentioned so I'm going to share them
#1
charming, practical, & unsentimental approach to putting a home in order while reflecting on the tiny joys that make up a long life.
Margareta Magnusson
The Gentle Art of Swedi

It's #dyingmattersweek & I've been busy doing #ginandjamas. Many books have been mentioned so I'm going to share them here
#1
charming, practical, & unsentimental approach to putting a home in order while reflecting on the tiny joys that make up a long life.

Margareta Magnusson
The Gentle Art of

Life is unpredictable, which is why it is wise to be prepared for the future. Our team can help you plan for later life and ensure that all of your wishes are met in a time when you are no longer here. Speak to our friendly team today: bit.ly/3zDzk2I

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Dying for Beginners | Dr Kathryn Mannix In modern British society, death is out of sight and behind closed doors. Many of us lack direct exposure to the dying process - with all sorts of potential emotional and spiritual consequences for how we grieve our loved ones, as well as how we prepare for our own deaths. What does the dying process actually look like? A short animation by Emily Downe, and voiced by Dr Kathryn Mannix which guides you gently on a step by step journey through the process of dying. Acclaimed author, speaker and former palliative care physician Dr Kathryn Mannix has spent her medical career working with people who have incurable, advanced illnesses. The author of two Sunday Times Bestsellers – With The End in Mind and Listen, Dr Mannix is on a mission to reclaim the public’s understanding of dying. CREDITS Written and voiced by Dr Kathryn Mannix Directed and designed by Emily Downe Animated by Martha Halliday Music and sound by Jan Willem de With Produced by Theos with thanks to The Fetzer institute Find out more about Theos' work in the area of death, dying and the afterlife here: https://www.theosthinktank.co.uk/dying-for-beginners-theos-work-on-death-dying-and-the-afterlife ***** Like what you see? Be sure to sign up to the Theos monthly newsletter to stay up-to-date with all our content, research and events: https://confirmsubscription.com/h/d/E9E17CAB71AC7464 CONNECT WITH THEOS Twitter: https://twitter.com/Theosthinktank Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theosthinktank LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theos---the-think-tank/ Website: https://www.theosthinktank.co.uk/ CHECK OUT OUR PODCASTS The Sacred: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-sacred/id1326888108 Reading Our Times: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/reading-our-times/id1530952185

It's #DyingMattersWeek

We're all going to do it. Shouldn't we get our minds around what to expect?

Here's a 3 min guide. If you like it, please share it.

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Poster for dying matters week events showing three younger people walking alonside each other, talking - details of the drop-ins are included in the post link.

This week is #DyingMattersWeek and Oxford Health will be running drop-in stalls in #wallingford #witney #henley and #bicester community hospitals where you can have a friendly chat. #TheCultureofDyingMatters
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A photo of Erica taken by Marti Albesa.

As #DyingMattersWeek begins, we're launching our latest series of The Life and Death Podcast — starting with a thought-provoking episode featuring journalist and author, Erica Buist.

#AshgateHospice #DyingMatters #DayOfTheDead #Podcast #DeathAndDying #Grief
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“In the midst of day-to-day pressures”: dementia research for better future Beatrice Godwin Memorial Lecture, join James Fletcher for a 45 minute talk and a 15 minute Q&A at the end.

⭐️ Beatrice Godwin Memorial Lecture

Free talk for #dyingmattersweek on the need for radical dementia research, with James Fletcher and chaired by Diana Teggi

8th May 6-7pm BST Online

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What would your funeral song be?🎵🎵🎵

Comment below with your song choice and, if you are happy to, we would love to know why you have chosen that song.

Let us know, and in May we'll be adding all of your choices to a Spotify playlist for you to stream during #DyingMattersWeek

We are fast approaching #DyingMattersWeek (5-11 May).
Find us during the week at:
* Crafting Memories - Knutsford Library on Tuesday 6 May, 10.30am - 12pm
* Death Cafe - Nantwich Bookshop on Thursday 8 May, 3pm - 4.30pm
No need to book, just turn up on the day!