Dying Matters – Ask the Funeral Director

The Coffin Works 13 - 15 Fleet Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Here at the Coffin Works our ever popular Dying Matters event is back, and it's bigger than ever for BrumYODO 2018! Join Joshua Bullen from Funeral Partners who will help dispel the myths and misconceptions surrounding death, dying and funerals, and Angela Corey from Central England Co-operative who will be talking about personalisation of funerals; […]

Free (Booking Required)

Memento Mori: Exploring Death and Dying through Art

The Barber Institute of Fine Art University of Birmingham, Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Artists have always explored death and dying through their art, producing both literal and metaphorical depictions of this universal human theme. Through guided looking, response and group discussion this workshop will use selected works from the Barber’s art collection to encourage reflection, questioning and conversation around death and dying. Includes tea, coffee and biscuits. Led […]

Free (Booking Required)

Call the *Soul* Midwife

MAC Birmingham Cannon Hill Park, Queen's Ride,, Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

This is your chance to meet a Soul Midwife and find out what we do – and what we can do for you and your loved ones approaching the end of life – in a relaxed and informal setting. Midlands Soul Midwives will be on call on Thursday 17th May at mac (Midlands Arts Centre) in the Saintbury Room and […]

Memento Mori: Exploring Death and Dying through Art

The Barber Institute of Fine Art University of Birmingham, Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Artists have always explored death and dying through their art, producing both literal and metaphorical depictions of this universal human theme. Through guided looking, response and group discussion this workshop will use selected works from the Barber’s art collection to encourage reflection, questioning and conversation around death and dying. Includes tea, coffee and biscuits. Led […]

Free (Booking Required)

St Mary’s Hospice Open Day

St Mary's Hospice 176 Raddlebarn Road, Selly Park, Birmingham, West Midlands

Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice will be opening its doors on Friday 18th May. Ever wondered what happens behind the doors of a hospice? What are all those questions you have always want to ask about death and dying but were afraid to ask? Join us for tea, cake, art, exercise, myth busting and more from 12pm– 5pm. No […]