EVENT: ‘Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief’ Demystifying Death Week 2nd-6th May 2022

‘Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief’ Demystifying Death week is about shining a light on death, dying and bereavement in Scotland

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.

This year ‘Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief’ are making a special effort to shine a light on grief in the workplace. No-one can take away the pain of grief. But a supportive workplace can make things a little bit easier to deal with.

On the other hand, insensitive treatment from an employer, line-manager or colleague can make bereavement experiences even more distressing.

For Demystifying Death Week this year ‘Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief’ are launching a suite of resources to help managers, employers and colleagues create more compassionate workplaces for people who have been bereaved.

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.

Would you like to be involved with this year’s Demystifying Death Week? There are lots of resources to help people put on events, including a small grants scheme.

Find out more and get involved

 

 

dying matters

Demystifying Death Week takes place across Scotland. It coincides with Dying Matters Week, organised by our sister organisation, Dying Matters, in England. You can check out Dying Matters Week here: Dying Matters Week.

Photo credits: George Hiles; Kate Williams; GLGDGG members.