In Conversation
Sharing their personal experiences of bereavement inspired long-standing friends, Annabelle and Louise, to set up Project Eileen, a small charity with a big vision.
In Conversation
We talk to Laura D Pusey, funeral celebrant, end-of-life practitioner, author, researcher and founder of the Federation of African Caribbean Funeral Operatives
In Conversation
Meg explains how involving his grandchildren in her dad’s final days and his funeral was a joyful and natural part of saying goodbye to a man who loved life.
In Conversation
Krista Hughes is a soul midwife, supporting people who are dying, their friends and families. We caught up with her to find out what a soul midwife is and about the important role they can play in helping people die peacefully.
Opinion
Halloween can be fun — but does nothing to bring us close to our dead. Poppy Mardall explores how other festivals during this season can help us face our mortality.
In Conversation
In October 2022, Tooting celebrated its first ever Festival of the Dead with family craft workshops, live music, talks and events and a parade on Tooting Common. Find out more.