Before I Die

The 'Before I Die' Festival (ambitions for every May) encouraging open discussion about the topic of death. Film of events see

[OrderoftheGoodDeath @OrderGoodDeath]

Do underwater cremation memorials really regenerate marine habitats in death or are they just a ‘greenwashing’ gimmick?

https://t.co/9XC0oYdpdP

[Jocalyn Clark @jocalynclark]

Beautiful, moving tribute and storytelling from dear colleague Mpho Tutu van Furth on the faith, dying, rituals and death of her father Arch Desmond Tutu 🤍❤️ #ValueOfDeath #LancetWomen

[Jenny Kitzinger @JennyKitzinger]

Great to be at this conference @RoySocMed on #ValueofDeath @TheLancet
@Richard56 kicking off discussion:

"The idea of death gives a narrative shape to life…
Death and dying belong to everybody it’s not just the territory of health care professionals"

[Ivor Williams @ivorinfo]

Really encouraging to hear Hermione Elliott, founder of @livingwelldying talk about end-of-life doulas as ‘citizens’ who support the dying in their community. Cannot wait to get started with my own training. #valueofdeath

cc @jonjalex

[Death Cafe @DeathCafe]

Great round up of the current various forums in which people can talk about loss, death and grief.

[Deb Hazeldine MBE 🌿🌸🌻🌼🏡🌳🪴 @DebHazeldine]

As we head towards the end of the year, my thoughts & prayers as always are with the bereaved families I campaigned with for many years. The families I've met on my Patient Safety journey. Each & everyone of you has made a difference to someone's life. 1/

[Good Grief Festival @GoodGriefFest]

David Kessler is a renowned #death and #grieving expert and recently, contributor at Good Grief Festival. Here, he explains how a loved one's absence can be shattering throughout the festive season.

Catch up on past Good Grief Festival content - https://t.co/Mom3zd3egy

[Clare Fuller RGN MSc @ClareFuller17]

Important Conversations are at the heart of LPA decision making.
"A new tool to help conversations become plans has been developed by Hospice UK . The Planning Ahead tool provides a great framework for conversations"
https://t.co/UyML37qlmr
@drkathrynmannix
@hospiceuk

[Kathryn Mannix @drkathrynmannix]

Thinking ahead about our end of life wishes is a gift to our future self and to our beloveds.
I like this Seven Steps idea in @drbosheaGP's #Tedx talk.
https://t.co/NVZkaYvHWf

[Upeka de Silva @de_upeka]

Thank you @JennyKitzinger for sharing this tragic story and reminding us all of the value of planning for possible future loss of capacity.

Support available at https://t.co/5J8MJIKnpy

[Irene Tuffrey-Wijne @TuffreyWijne]

Looking forward to this! Thank you BILD for organising a webinar on such an important topic

[JenniferMoranStritch @stritchj]

Thinking about it, talking about it, considering perspectives, taking control to the extent that you can…this is what real authentic talk about #death is. It’s not shameful;it’s not taboo. Real life has the death left in. Thanks ⁦@PhelanVicky⁩ 💪🏻♥️ https://t.co/T8TRv7tNNo

[Celia Kitzinger @KitzingerCelia]

It's a very special privilege to have worked with my sister @JennyKitzinger, inspired by my sister Polly Kitzinger (mistreated by medical professionals) to create medico-legal change, recognised by this award. Proud our family voice made a difference. Thanks to all who helped us.

[Dying Matters @DyingMatters]

Welcome news from @WelshAmbulance where palliative care paramedics will be able to deliver care to people at the #endoflife 🙏

More 👇

[Prof. Mark Taubert @ProfMarkTaubert]

British newspaper coverage re Do Not Attempt CPR #DNACPR - predominant theme was perceived lack of patient involvement& lack of surrogate involvement. Neg. language was common, esp. when decisions were presumed unilateral https://t.co/PKXhaLMATK
#TalkCPR #SharedUnderstanding

[Dying Matters @DyingMatters]

"My memories are my escape
They stay with me forever."

Starting on Monday, join #IRemember & share a memory of someone you would like to remember tagging @dyingmatters and using #IRemember.

Discover more https://t.co/TIcTI91dAg

[Clare Fuller RGN MSc @ClareFuller17]

Thank you for discussion today @DyingWell_UK & lots of interest in the podcast which is great. First in the exciting Conversations about Advance Care Planning.....

[Economic and Social Research Council @ESRC]

The winner of the Outstanding Public Policy Impact award is ‘Changing the law to promote person-centred decision-making for ‘coma’ patients’. Congratulations! @JennyKitzinger @KitzingerCelia @cardiffuni #ImpactPrize

[The Good Grief Project @GoodGriefProj]

Thanks to @ehospicenews Join Kathryn Mannix Mark Lemon, Jane Harris, psychotherapist with a personal focus on parental bereavement and co-producer of ‘Beyond The Mask’ and ‘A Love That Never Dies’ for The Good Grief Project; https://t.co/Gy0nbB5efZ #beyondthemaskfilm #goodgrief