Pushing up the Daisies

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Network & Events

Everyone who is interested in our work is welcome to join our Network. People in our Network come from many different backgrounds — carers, funeral celebrants, nurses, mortuary managers, death doulas, mums, hospice volunteers, midwives, bereavement officers, artists, counsellors, clergy, and many others who are simply curious.

If you would like to join the Network and receive occasional newsletters and updates about events, please subscribe to our mailing list at the bottom of this page. You can also follow our Facebook page to stay in touch.

We are especially keen to connect with celebrants and end‑of‑life companions and would love to find new ways of working together.

Upcoming Events

Online Network Gathering

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After the Last Breath Course

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autumn 2026

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Value of Death Gathering 2025

Pushing Up the Daisies collaborated on this sell-out gathering in Pitlochry on Saturday 27th September 2025 which was a great success. We are delighted that we were a big part of the first grassroots gathering of people in Scotland who value death as a natural and deeply meaningful event. Head over here for a flavour of the day – beginning and ending with a beautiful song. 

Online Network Gatherings

We host online gatherings for our Network, where members can share their knowledge and experiences. We also love inviting special guests to speak.
You can find details of upcoming events on this website, on our Facebook page, and in our network email newsletters.

Join our Network if you’d like to stay connected and hear about future events.

Click on the photos below to watch a recording of the sessions.

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Network Activity

We hold occasional in-person events for mutual support and inspiration. 

Introductory Workshops

We hold friendly and informative workshops for anyone who is interested in caring at home for someone who has died. A group from Highlands, Fife and Edinburgh enjoy a well earned lunch break after a demonstration of some practicalities.

Our Daisy Chain Around Scotland

If you’d like to be more involved with our charity in your own area, you can join our volunteer group, the Daisy Chain. As a volunteer, you can help share information about our work and offer guidance to people who are planning ahead or making arrangements after someone has died.

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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

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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.

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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