A Matter of Life and Death 2023

A Matter of Life and Death 2023

Birmingham’s annual A Matter of Life and Death Festival returns this May with a host of events across the city. Aiming to encourage open and honest conversation about death and dying, the festival includes author talks, a remembrance get-together, a walking tour, an...
Who are our plans for?

Who are our plans for?

In November 2022 we held the second of our informal Death over Drinks events at the Anjuna Lounge in Stirchley. This time we were invited to think about our funeral preferences and what we need to do to prepare for our own deaths. Sustained by tasty food and good...
Why I became involved in BrumYODO

Why I became involved in BrumYODO

I am standing in a field at Aston Hall Park surrounded by giant flags made out of NHS bed sheets formed in the shape of a cross and chatting to the artist who created this work. Luke Jerram’s In Memoriam has toured the world and we at BrumYODO have helped bring the...
Celebrating Day of the Dead

Celebrating Day of the Dead

All over the world people celebrate the Day of the Dead and we were delighted to be able to partner Itzatna Arts and Coffin Works for our very own festival this year – Food for Thought. Itzatna artists Alfredo and Sebas hail from the Yucatan in Mexico so it was truly...