Introductory Talk Resources

Thank you for attending our introductory talk. We hope it was informative and inspiring for you. Here are some links – some we mentioned and some others that may be of interest.

After the Last Breath Quiz  This can also be downloaded from our information page. Feel free to share it.

Our video about The Daisy Days.

Legal Heirarchy of who has the authority to arrange a funeral if you have not named someone to do it. There is no legal format – you only need to name the person and sign – and make sure people close to you know you have done this and where it is stored. We have created this  example form to record Arrangements on Death Declaration you could use if you like forms. Alternatively you can name the person in a Will perhaps.

Natural Death Centre

Good Funeral Guide

Centre for Sacred Deathcare

The Queer Funeral Guide

Hopefully this research will help you look after yourself and also possibly take care of others who are not able to speak up for themselves in the moment. 

There are short and longer videos on our youtube channel you can watch and share.

Reimagining Death: Stories and Practical Wisdom for Home Funerals and Green Burials book by Lucinda Herring.

Grief and Adjustment to Change by Avigail Abarbanel

My Father’s Wake: How the Irish Teach Us to Live, Love and Die book by Kevin Toolis and here he is speaking about the Irish Wake.

Information and the report of the Lancet Commission on the Value of Death

Information about body donation in Scotland

Thank you for helping to cover the essential costs of our charity. Your donations help us keep our work going for people in Scotland and beyond.

If you pay tax in the UK, please think about filling in a Gift Aid form. This lets us claim an extra 25p for every £1 you give, and it doesn’t cost you anything extra.
Please email the completed form to admin@pushingupthedaisies.org.uk

Slow Down When Someone Dies

by Lin Carruthers and Kate Clark

Do the lights go out when someone dies? Are you in the dark about what to do when a person takes their last breath? This life-affirming guide encourages and enables you to explore the options for everyone involved.

It is currently available in paperback and eBook format. It is also available as a pdf by donation from admin@pushingupthedaisies.org.uk.

We are working on making it available in local bookshops in June 2023.

Buy online from Lulu
Buy online from Amazon

This module helps you prepare for your Daisy Days in a way that cares for you and the people who matter most in your life. It explains who can legally make arrangements for you, how to get started, and what can influence the choices you make. It also supports gentle, thoughtful conversations and gives step‑by‑step guidance to help you write your “After My Last Breath” letter.

When you sign up, you will receive a link that allows you to:

  • watch the module video (about 30 minutes)
  • download the video transcript
  • download a helpful exercise
  • access other useful resources

The “Buy Module” button will take you to PayPal. You can pay using your PayPal account, or by credit or debit card as a guest. After paying, click the “Return to Seller” button at the bottom of the page. This will take you straight to the module webpage.

To be able to access the materials again in the future, you will need to save the module webpage address. This address is also shown in the Description section of your PayPal receipt. Once you are on the module webpage, you can enter your email address and the webpage link will be sent to you by email.

For further information contact admin@pushingupthedaisies.org.uk