The Farewell Guide

Bradford Death Cafe - a safe space to talk about death and all things related. #pride #lgbtq @LgbtBradford

The next #bereavement cafés open to everyone, near you☕ 📅22 May and 6 June, All Saints Church in Kingston, KT2 6LQ, 2pm. 📅2 June in Whitton, TW2 7BY, 2pm. 📅7 June in Epsom, KT18 7EG, 2:30pm. For more cafés visit 👉🏾 pah.org.uk/bereavementcaf…🕊️ #bereavementsupport

It's #DyingMatters Week. Here is our blog post on coping with grief in the workplace 💜 #TheWayWeTalkAboutDyingMatters thefarewellguide.co.uk/a-guide-to-cop…

If you're struggling right now, you don’t have to manage difficult feelings alone. 💛 For more information and support, head to: bit.ly/3F44hwh #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek.

There are no rules, just our own personal grief 🧡 We agree. We are unique, and our grief is too. @refugeingrief

Happy International Nurses Day! #IND2024 With more than 50 different nursing roles in the NHS, no two nursing careers are the same. Thank you to every nurse for the compassionate care you provide to patients and the public across the country. 💙

📢 This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, let's shed light on the impact of grief on mental health. Grief is NOT a mental health problem, but it can become one if not addressed properly. #NoMindLeftBehind

💙 No matter what you're going through, we're here for you. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

We need to break this cycle. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

What a Dying Matters Awareness Week it’s been 💛 Whether you held an event, or went to one; watched one of our videos or read a story; shared a post or made a donation, we're so grateful for your support 🙏 Thank you for helping show why #TheWayWeTalkAboutDyingMatters. #DMAW24

💜 In Loving Memory of Kris Hallenga 💜 thefarewellguide.co.uk/in-loving-memo… #CoppaFeel!

👋 Hey Barbie, we think you’re fabulous for talking so openly about dying matters. But not all of us will have your fearless spirit when it comes to thinking about our own death. 🧵 This Dying Matters Awareness Week - #DMAW2024, here’s a handy thread of things to consider.

"As long as you've asked somebody what they want to know and how honest they want you to be, you can't go far wrong.” #DyingMattersAwarenessWeek expert @DrLucyPain shares her experiences of talking about dying: hospiceuk.org/latest-from-ho… #DMAW24 #TheWayWeTalkAboutDyingMatters

When discussing death, what do we need to keep in mind? Experts from @KeechHospice and @HavensHospices discuss the importance of clarity and openness in these vital conversations. #DMAW24 #TheWayWeTalkAboutDyingMatters

The way we talk about dying matters - but what matters most is kindness, not the words we use. Listen to some experts - dying people and their beloveds. Also calming wisdom from @DrLucyPain Thanks, @dyingmatters. #DyingMattersAwarenessWeek

There's just ONE week to go until Dying Matters Awareness Week (6-12 May) 💙 #DMAW24 This year, communities around the UK are exploring why #TheWayWeTalkAboutDyingMatters You can show your support by seeing what events are taking place near you: hospiceuk.org/our-campaigns/…

This morning @lindamagTV will be talking to @BBCWomansHour about the issues faced by the bereaved, having to deal with the distressing amount of paperwork and admin following a death. For guidance and help with practical and emotional support through the early days of grief please see our dedicated webpages: thegoodgrieftrust.org/need-know-info… #HelpandHope 🧡☂️

Funeral directors let us know what you think! What else would you add to this piece?

Tune in to @bbcwomanshour today on @bbcradio4! Our CEO, Rebecca Peach, chats with @nualamcgovern about living funerals and the importance of planning ahead. Thanks @bbcwomanshour for shedding light on this crucial topic. #LivingFunerals #funerals #LegacyOfLives 💛