September 2014
Ideal Death Show
The Ideal Death Show is a weekend gathering of entrepreneurs, pioneers and progressives from the funeral industry.
Find out more »September 2015
Ideal Death Show 2015
The Ideal Death Show is a weekend gathering of entrepreneurs, pioneers and progressives from the funeral industry. At the Ideal Death Show you can talk about bereavement, funeral planning and the more unusual ways that people are choosing to mark their own passing. We pick the best lecturers to talk about topics like what it feels like to die, what an embalmer does and how to write an obituary. We invite people who work in ‘funeral world’ to tell us what’s new,…
Find out more »December 2015
VegFest… an unlikely place to be talking about death
Scotland's first Vegfest happens 5 and 6 December in the SECC in Glasgow... and Final Fling's Barbara Chalmers will be speaking at it on Saturday 5th at 3pm. Unlikely? Well we reckon anyone who cares about how they live might care about how they die. Vegfest is a vegan haven for plenty with an overload of sumptuous vegan food & shopping options alongside inspiring vegan education, socialising and networking opportunities on top of entertainment. Highlights include: 140 stalls, 14 caterers,…
Find out more »April 2016
Reflections on Death and Dying
A one day event raising awareness of end of life choices. There are talks from inspiring people, an exhibition showing the many natural options for funerals, poetry, a Death Café, decorating a coffin and so much more.
Find out more »June 2016
December 2016
Funerals and Stuff – Final Fling at Vegfest Scotland
If you have values that guide your life, you will probably want those values to be reflected in your end of life. Find out more about life and death decisions at our light chat about living, dying, funerals and getting your wishes met. Last year's visitors found it inspiring, entertaining and not even weird talking about death at a Vegfest! See the programme.
Find out more »April 2017
Brighton Death Forum presents Moribund by Gimcrack Productions
Brighton Death Forum presents MORIBUND and the Meaning of Death a show by Gimcrack Productions at The Bosco Tent Brighton Fringe Festival. This neo-vaudevillian spectacular is appearing at The Bosco Tent for one night only at this year’s Brighton Fringe. Performance on 9th of May at 7.15pm. Tickets now on sale. Young Eleanor Hush awakes to find herself at her own funeral with no memory of how she got there. Presiding over the service is Driscoll Bleak, funeral director and…
Find out more »July 2017
September 2017
Circle of Life Exhibition
Circle of Life Exhibition An event showcasing small creative businesses, organisations and charities working with heart in the domains and ceremonies of birth, life and death Royal Concert Hall Glasgow Saturday 30th September 2017 10am - 5pm The Circle of Life exhibition is a not for profit opportunity for artisans and small companies who work sensitively with birth, life and death issues to showcase their work to the general public in Glasgow. As the venue is central to the city,…
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