Be Prepared….planning a personal funeral
John Lewis Community Hub Level Four, John Lewis, Grand Central, Birmingham, West Midlands, United KingdomHave 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
John Lewis Community Hub Level Four, John Lewis, Grand Central, Birmingham, West Midlands, United KingdomJoin 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
John Lewis Community Hub Level Four, John Lewis, Grand Central, Birmingham, West Midlands, United KingdomWhether 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 […]
Be prepared… drafting the will you need
John Lewis Community Hub Level Four, John Lewis, Grand Central, Birmingham, West Midlands, United KingdomWhat 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 […]
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 […]
