Welcome to This Mortal Life

Aiming to cultivate spaces that invite exploration of what it means to live, grieve, belong and care for one another, whilst challenging the systems that disconnect us.

Here’s a quick run down of what you might want to check out…

  • Attend a Seasonal Gathering

    We gather 8 times a year, aligned with the Wheel of the Year. This calendar of Celtic festivals helps us to slow down and connect with nature, ourselves and each other. These special gatherings in Weston-Super-Mare are always centre food, creativity and community.

  • Book a Creative Talk or Workshop

    I provide a variety of talks and workshops that can be booked for your family group, community group or organisation. Contact me for a chat about creating something bespoke, specific for your group’s goals and interests. Exploring through creativity opens us up to life.

  • Join Mortal Companions Virtual Peer Space

    A facilitated peer space for UK-based people who would consider themself ‘death aware’. If you live and work close to death and grief, this is a community for networking, sharing resources, getting inspired and connecting with others from across the UK. Join our growing community.

  • Join the Virtual Silent Book Club of Death UK

    Join us for a silent book club meetup where everyone is reading and discussing themes of death, grief, loss and everything in between. We read silently for about 30 minutes followed by book chats and recommendations for anyone who wants to stick around.

  • Get Started With Advance Care Planning

    A free, practical guide to getting your affairs in order. You’re never too young to start this important life admin. Ultimately, this work is our final gift to those we leave behind. You can do hard things! And this guide will make it a little easier to navigate.

  • Read Esther's Thoughts & Ideas on the Blog

    Writing about my experiences and ideas has been a wonderful creative outlet. From monthly recaps to the many themes covered here at This Mortal Life, thank you for joining me as we continue to explore what it means to live in the light of our mortality.

  • Explore the Resource Library

    A growing library of books, podcasts, guides and more. Learn about the celtic festivals, ways to build community, funeral planning and more.

  • Read about This Mortal Life

    Wondering what we’re all about? Learn more about the person and philosophies behind this evolving creative project based in North Somerset.

  • Read the FAQs

    Frequently asked questions, answered.

What people say…

A note from ‘H’

Thank you so much for your Samhain event at the Front Room. It was absolutely amazing to spend a lovely evening with community.

A note from ‘L’

Honouring the seasons and inevitable death are things so close to me. Love the food share, authentic offerings and all the freedom within this. You are holding this so beautifully in community.

A note from ‘E’

I love what you’re doing with This Mortal Life. To quote a favourite film…build it and they will come.

A note from ‘H’

This was such a lovely, inclusive and supportive space. What you’re creating is amazing.

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