Daisy Day 2026

Every year our Daisy Chain volunteers get together to share news, updates and inspiration. This year we met again in Ninewells Community Garden. Tiffany read out a moving email we received from a family who were very grateful that the information from our website helped them to arrange a cremation in the way they wanted. … Read more

Coming Up in Edinburgh

One of our Edinburgh  Daisies is holding her first event in Edinburgh soon. Join Tamara at Stockbridge Library on Wednesday 17 April 1:15 -2:15 pm for a free informal discussion about your options after someone’s last breath. Everyone welcome – curiosity encouraged! Tea and cake provided. Stockbridge Library 11 Hamilton Place EH3 5BA Places limited. … Read more

Great Start to 2024

Good wishes to everyone for 2024. We have already begun to let people know about their options when someone takes their last breath. One of the members of our Daisy Chain, Dietmar Hartmann, gave a talk this week to the Newport on Tay Probus Club “which gave rise to much positive input” and discussions about … Read more

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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

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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.

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