After the Last Breath Modules
Many people wonder, after someone takes their last breath, “What should I do now?”
These modules are here to help you during the time after someone’s last breath and before their burial or cremation. We call this time the Daisy Days. The modules explore how to prepare for the Daisy Days, how to care for the body, how to look after emotions and inner life, people may respond, and how to stay connected with others. Our aim is to help you build understanding, confidence, and curiosity, so you can trust what feels right for you. The modules are easy to access on our website with no extra logins or passwords.
The modules are for everyone, They are not linked to any religion or belief system and you don’t need any experience or knowledge about death. You can move through the materials in your own time. We also offer an interactive course several times a year. This covers the same material and includes live online group question-and-answer and discussion sessions. You can find more information about the course here.
We want this information to be available to anyone who needs it. If you are unable to pay for the modules on the website for any reason, please contact us and we will support you.
Note: The modules are required if you wish to join our volunteer network in Scotland, the Daisy Chain. If you become an active member, the cost of the modules will be refunded.
Introducing
the Daisy Days
In this module, we explain why the days after someone dies are important, and what the law says about the days between someone’s last breath and their burial or cremation. We call this time their Daisy Days. These days give people a chance to think about their relationships, say goodbye in a gentle way, and start to grieve with care and calm.
Body and Soul
During The Daisy Days
In this module, we look at how we stay connected to a person’s body and soul after they have taken their last breath and before their burial or cremation. We call this time their Daisy Days. We also explain simple, practical ways to care for their body. To help you this module includes a copy of the Daisy Body Care Manual.
Looking After Ourselves
During The Daisy Days
In this module, we look at how to care for our longer-term well-being in the days after someone’s last breath and before their burial or cremation. We call this time their Daisy Days. These days can be very important. They can help guide our grieving and support us as we begin to adjust to life without the person.
Preparing
For Your Daisy Days
In this module, we look at how you can prepare for the days after your own last breath — your Daisy Days — in a way that feels right for you and kind to the people who will be affected by your death. We do this by encouraging honest conversations, and by helping you write a letter that clearly shares your wishes and what matters to you.
