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Funeral Study Day at The Coffin Works
Funeral Study Day at The Coffin Works
A day of talks aiming to bring academics, the funeral industry and the general public together to share knowledge about funerals. What better way for the Coffin Works to to kick off their contributions to Dying Matters Week and A Matter of Life and Death Festival! A diverse programme includes curious tales from Arnos Vale […]
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Be Prepared….planning a personal funeral
Be Prepared….planning a personal funeral
Have you ever thought about your own funeral? If you died tomorrow, what would your family and friends do for your funeral? As part of this (surprisingly) uplifting and practical workshop, we’ll explore ideas and possibilities with two local undertakers, take time to think about what you want for your funeral, and get some plans […]
Precious #2
Precious #2
Join YODO resident artists Jane Thakoordin and Margaret Murray for a creative workshop taking precious and special objects and wrapping them in textile sarcophagi. All materials provided, please book a place here
Be prepared….choosing who celebrates your life
Be prepared….choosing who celebrates your life
Whether or not you are devoutly spiritual or consider yourself an atheist or something in between you may not have thought about who you want to take you or your loved one's funeral. Join a celebrant to have a conversation about how you can get the funeral service which commemorates your individuality. Book your place […]
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Death and Literature Reading Group at the Coffin Works: Sarah Hall “Sudden Traveller”
Death and Literature Reading Group at the Coffin Works: Sarah Hall “Sudden Traveller”
Sunday 19th May at 2.30pm To round out A Matter of Life and Death at Coffin Works this Dying Matters Week, the Coffin Works are launching a new death and literature reading group. We will come together to discuss topics of death and dying in literature, starting with the reading of Sarah Hall’s short story […]
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Unforgettable: The Gold Rolls Royce Workshop
Unforgettable: The Gold Rolls Royce Workshop
This free workshop is delivered by Cat Weatherill one of the performers in Unforgettable . Please note there is no need to have seen the show to enjoy the workshop. On our journey through life, we all meet ‘unforgettable’ characters who stay in our memories, even when they are no longer in our daily lives. Why? It […]
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Unforgettable: The Shape of a Life Workshop
Unforgettable: The Shape of a Life Workshop
This workshop is facilitated by Ruth Graham one of the performers in Unforgettable This workshop can be done as a pair with Gold Rolls Royce Workshop or as a stand alone event. Ruth writes: “On my family visits, one of the things I hear most is ‘I wish I’d asked more.’ I find it so […]