Be Prepared….planning a personal funeral

John Lewis Community Hub Level Four, John Lewis, Grand Central, Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

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 […]

Free

Precious #2

John Lewis Community Hub Level Four, John Lewis, Grand Central, Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

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   

Free

Be prepared….choosing who celebrates your life

John Lewis Community Hub Level Four, John Lewis, Grand Central, Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

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 […]

Free

Be prepared… drafting the will you need

John Lewis Community Hub Level Four, John Lewis, Grand Central, Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

What could possibly go wrong? Do I even need to make a will? A practical workshop looking at the importance of having a professionally drafted will to ensure your wishes are carried out after your death. Members of Solicitors for the Elderly and STEP solicitors Lis Whybrow and Joyce Bennell will be encouraging you to […]

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Virtual Death Café followed by Q&A on legalities of death

Join Kath and Lis BrumYODO members at this online Death Cafe. A Death Cafe is a group of people who join together to eat cake, drink tea and discuss death and dying in a safe and non-judgemental space. It is intended as a discussion group rather than a grief support or counselling session. There will […]

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