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Before I Die Board at Medicine Bakery Birmingham
In our fast paced digital age it is easy to get caught up in the day-to-day and forget what really matters. Before I Die is a global participatory public art project that invites people to reflect on their lives, contemplate death and share their personal aspirations in public. Originally created by artist Candy Chang on […]
2 events,
Moments that Matter Children’s Art Exhibition
Birmingham's John Taylor Hospice asked local children to draw, paint or make a collage of their favourite moments - and the results are amazing! The pictures by around 30 finalists are now included in the Moments that Matter exhibition at Oikos Cafe on Erdington's High Street. On display throughout May, the exhibition features pictures of […]
4 events,
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 […]
Life of Brian Movie Taste-Along
Life of Brian Movie Taste-Along
This event is now Sold Out. Have a look at the rest of our programme, there's lots more to take part in. This year's A Matter of Life and Death Festival kicks off in style with a fabulous movie taste-along with Conjurer's Kitchen. Join us to rejoice in the fact that as Life of Brian […]
4 events,
The Art of Death tour
The Art of Death tour
This is SOLD OUT please explore our other events for the one that suits you. Birmingham Museums holds objects from across time and across the world that tell the story of death. Join them for a free tour taking in everything from Roman cremation chests to paintings of poisonings.
Tales of Acquisition tour
Tales of Acquisition tour
Explore objects and artworks left to Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery by supporters in their wills, or purchased using a legacy. Some of the highlights of Birmingham’s important regional collection were acquired in this way, including the Stanley Sellers collection of studio pottery in recent years, numerous Pre-Raphaelite and Birmingham School pieces, and the significant […]
3 events,
Death Cafe at Oldbury Library
Death Cafe at Oldbury Library
Join Lis and Anna from BrumYODO at Oldbury Library for a Death Café. Where the group directs the death themed conversation. With no agenda or objectives, an opportunity to talk. Please note it's not a grief support or counselling session. Free, no need to book.
5 events,
Celebrating Life and Contemplating Death Cafe at Birmingham LGBT Centre
Celebrating Life and Contemplating Death Cafe at Birmingham LGBT Centre
BrumYODO and Rainbow Bridge invite you to join this festival event, and take part in a open, informal and friendly discussion group about death and dying with no agenda, objectives or themes. A chance to talk in a relaxed environment about what you would wish for yourself to commemorate your life, once it is over.
Story Tea: Dying Matters Brew
Story Tea: Dying Matters Brew
SOLD OUT This is a special edition of Story-Tea for Dying Matters Week Inspired by folk lore, plant lore and story. This is a lively exploration of Death, Dying and most importantly Life through old tales and new tastes. Performed and led by Storyteller Pyn Stockman and Herbal / Tea Expert Queen of Camellias Story-Tea is: […]
Unforgettable: Stories, songs and comedy about Life. And Death. And Sticky Toffee Pudding
Unforgettable: Stories, songs and comedy about Life. And Death. And Sticky Toffee Pudding
We're please to add Ruth Graham and Cat Weatherill's new show to our programme. Ruth a comedian who is also a professional funeral celebrant and Cat Weatherill is an inspirational storyteller and together they are taking to the stage to share true stories about unforgettable people they have known. Laugh-out-loud funny, heartfelt, informative, candid and […]
3 events,
Soul Midwives & End of Life Doulas In Residence at MAC
Soul Midwives & End of Life Doulas In Residence at MAC
Soul Midwives and End of Life Doulas from across the Midlands will be ‘In Residence’ at MAC (Midlands Arts Centre), they say: "We will be taking time away from our usual work in care homes, in people’s own homes, in hospitals and in hospices to be at MAC for a welcome day of immersing ourselves […]
11 events,
Momento Mori
Momento Mori
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 […]
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
5 events,
Open Day at Sandwell Valley Crematorium
Open Day at Sandwell Valley Crematorium
Behind the scenes at Sandwell Valley Crematorium, a chance to see what goes on, what your choices are and how you can plan in advance.
Archaeology in the graveyard – talk
Archaeology in the graveyard – talk
An illustrated talk into the archaeology of Park Street burial ground, being excavated as part of the preparatory work for HS2 rail line. This investigation of a 19th century graveyard is giving archaeologists the opportunity to learn about life and death in Birmingham as it changed from a market town to industrial city. Archaeologists from […]
Incantations: A Creative Workshop at the Coffin Works
Incantations: A Creative Workshop at the Coffin Works
This new event is brought to the festival by Jodie Kim, Lecturer in Creative Writing at Birkbeck, and Laura Joyce the Coffin work's writer in residence. They are working on a project that collects together incantations that relate to histories, mourning, and memories. This workshop will draw on that research and practice to invite participants […]
3 events,
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 […]
3 events,
A Matter of Life and Death: a Pint of Science Festival
A Matter of Life and Death: a Pint of Science Festival
Rather brilliantly there is another event this May which shares our Festival's title. This time brought to Birmingham by the PINT OF SCIENCE FESTIVAL. During the mixture of talks they explore how recent advances in artificial intelligence are bringing technology to life, enabling computers to make complex decisions in a number of exciting situations. But […]
3 events,
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 […]
3 events,
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 […]
