Death Literacy

Are you or someone you know thinking about getting your affairs in order?

Planning in advance makes a difficult time easier for your loved ones, helping to guide them in the many decisions that will need to be made on your behalf if you are unable to make those decisions for yourself.

There is never an age too young to begin thinking about putting a few things in place that will ease the burden for those we love when the time comes.

The resources found here are a guide to get started; to learn about your options and the different ways advance planning can be approached. I hope you find this resource useful, and if you use the free download or do find the articles I’ve written helpful, please let me know. I’d love to hear from you! Message me: hello@thismortallife.co.uk

If you have collected a lifetime of things and are struggling to know where to start with sorting through it and finding the gems that tell the story of your life, perhaps this is a project we can take on together.

I help people identify and document the meaningful bits. I like to say that it’s the scraps of a lifetime that become the fabric of our legacy. I help people curate the legacy they wish to leave behind through documenting the stories and memories behind the handpicked scraps.

Personal legacy curation is a journey of self-exploration, appreciation and a gift to yourself as well as those you leave behind.

I deliver talks and workshops on these topics, and also happy to have a chat if you’re ready to start this process yourself. Message me: hello@thismortallife.co.uk

Death Doulas, also sometimes referred to as End of Life Doulas, offer a wide range of guidance and support to anyone wanting to plan ahead, work through fears or anxieties around death or for people who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness.

The services and support doulas offer are tailored to the person’s circumstances, but often include working with and supporting the client’s family and circle of care. From guiding people through advance care planning to providing practical, emotional and spiritual support at the end of a person’s life, doulas can help fill the gaps where practical knowledge and support are needed.

This article will provide an insight into the role of a doula and signpost to where you can find more information.

I’m pleased you asked. There’s actually some controversy around the idea of a ‘good ending’ or ‘good death’ and so I’ve written about it here.

Death Cafes take place in towns and cities around the world, providing a cosy place to eat cake and discuss death. These community-led events allow us to explore our beliefs, fears and perspectives around death, dying and grief.

A UK-based, virtual peer space for people who live and work close to death. A space for thoughtful conversation, resource sharing, collective reflection and connection with others who recognise the realities of engaging with death in their lives and work. A place where insight can be shared, ideas explored and experiences witnessed without pressure to solve or carry responsibility for one another; but a place where the weight does not have to be carried alone.