Rethinking the art of accompaniment at the end of life

How we cope with death and dying is undergoing huge change during the COVID-19 pandemic. The disease has already taken many things from us, but our humanity, hope, faith and our love will endure.

Deathbed etiquette and the coronavirus (COVID-19)

The choice to be at the bedside of a dying loved one has been challenged by the infectious nature of the coronavirus (COVID-19). In response we have updated our guide to Deathbed Etiquette to provide advice and guidance during this difficult time.

Podcasts

Our latest podcast features an unmissable exclusive interview with Dr Kathryn Mannix - palliative care physician, and bestselling author of ‘With the End in Mind’. Kathryn, in her characteristically calm yet hopeful way speaks to us about dying, recovering and caring during the COVID-19 pandemic. An essential and enlightening listen during this difficult and unprecedented time.

News and blog

Stay up-to-date with all the latest news about the Art of Dying Well. Our posts tackle the issues that matter - whether it's coping with sudden loss after a tragedy like the Grenfell Tower fire or how the the dialogue around death and dying is being redesigned.

Speaking to your children about death

When her husband Paul died, the BBC presenter Sally Bundock had already prepared her three little boys for whatever might happen.

A new guide to Deathbed Etiquette in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic

LISTEN to a recording of our discussion on the need for a new guide to Deathbed Etiquette with Dr Jo Elverson, Dr Amy Gadoud (consultants in palliative medicine), and Dr Lynn Bassett, a retired healthcare chaplain, or read a transcription of our interview here.