How memento mori reminds us of the transience of life and the ‘art’ in dying well

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How memento mori reminds us of the transience of life and the ‘art’ in dying well

24th February 2020

How memento mori reminds us of the transience of life and the ‘art’ in dying well

Memento mori means to remember your death, or to keep mortality in mind. More >

Coping with grief at Christmas following the death of a loved one

3rd December 2019

Coping with grief at Christmas following the death of a loved one

Christmas can be a very difficult time for many. We may particularly miss loved ones who have died. More >

A reflection on remembering and light during the month of November

11th November 2019

A reflection on remembering and light during the month of November

November is the traditional month for remembering, the lighting of candles and thinking of our dead. More >

Grieving through songwriting: coming to terms with loss via music and lyrics

6th November 2019

Grieving through songwriting: coming to terms with loss via music and lyrics

A very personal story of grief, with a universal message. More >

End of life care: Three fascinating conversations

26th September 2019

End of life care: Three fascinating conversations

Reflections on the Art of Dying Well podcast including Dr Kathryn Mannix and Harriet Madeley. More >

What would you do if you had one hour left to live?

6th April 2018

What would you do if you had one hour left to live?

Our mortality looming over our daily lives makes it suddenly easier to decide all sorts of things. More >

The Art of Dying Well launches

1st November 2016

The Art of Dying Well launches

The Art of Dying Well offers a helping hand to those grappling with issues around death and dying. More >

‘Say a little prayer’

30th October 2016

‘Say a little prayer’

Say a little prayer with the Art of Dying Well's Instagram campaign #RememberThem during November. More >

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