‘Dead Good Day Out’, one of a series of events exploring death, dying and loss running in Southampton this month and next, comes to St Denys Church on Saturday, November 10.
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The series, ‘Dead Good Days’, has been organised “because talking about death won't make it happen – but it may take some of the stress out of it”, according to organiser Deb Wilkes.
‘Dead Good Day Out’ is advertised as family friendly, for anyone of any age; you can go for the day or part of it, with entry by donation.
You can chat over a cuppa or lunch provided by Hampshire Table, or join one of the informal sessions from midday, including:
- Caring for Someone who's Dying
- How to Plan a Perfect Funeral, and
- Making Sense of Grief
There will also be the chance to listen to “short n snappy” talks on topics such as:
- Green Funerals
- Reflections on Dying
- Hospice at the Heart of Community
- Songs for a Send Off, and
- Where there's a Will.'
Other opportunities will be talking to the local Healthwatch about your story, ‘paint the coffin’ sessions, learning about Mexican sugar skulls and decorating your own, and hearing local poets Dave Hubble and Duncan Green put their own spin on the subject.
You can also spend some time contemplating art exhibitions, “watching Malcolm willow weaving, and looking at some beautiful coffins”.
The idea is that you can find out how you can plan for the future, how you include the children, and thinking about what is important in your own life.
Southampton Ukulele Jam & Paul Roberts will be providing entertainment.
See the flyers below for more detail on this event, and others in the series which take place in Southampton from October 23 to November 17.
