by Helen Tomblin | Mar 10, 2024
The people we love live on in our memories long after they have died. To Absent Friends is a small informal gathering in which we tell and listen to stories of our loved ones over dinner. Bring an object – or maybe a photo – to help you share a memory and we’ll...
by Helen Tomblin | Mar 10, 2024
Join the popular guide Kevin Thomas on this walking tour, in association with Brum YODO as part of A Matter of Life and Death Festival 2024. The Birmingham catacombs are one of the city’s best kept secrets. Join us and learn about their fascinating past on the...
by Diane Parkes | May 4, 2023
Come to a safe space where people talk about anything and everything to do with death. Everyone welcome regardless of age, religion, non-religion, gender or background. email josie.wall@birmingham.gov.uk to come along
by Diane Parkes | Apr 20, 2023
Unsure of which books are helpful for children when faced with the death of a loved one? The Bear Bookshop in Bearwood has a special presentation showcasing a range of children’s books dealing with bereavement. This will be followed by a browsing and discussion...
by Diane Parkes | Apr 18, 2023
Death Cafes are an informal space for people to come together to chat about life and death. There is no agenda and no agreed discussion topics – it’s whatever people in the room feel comfortable discussing. Facilitated by BrumYODO and held at The Heath...
