Ever imagined a world where we could tend to those who have died in our communities and at our own pace and on our own terms? Ever dreamt of how our communities can weave new memories, collective care and new skills, by having greater involvement in the process after death? This practical workshop will demystify … Read more
It’s that time of year again and our AGM is coming up on 3 February online at 7:15 pm. We will be reporting on our activities and our accounts for the year ending 31 August 2025. This is a chance to catch up with what we have been doing, hear about and contribute to our … Read more
Gerrie Douglas-Scott, one of our Daisies and member of the Board, led a part of the “Blessing of the Animals” interfaith ceremony at Greyfriars Kirk on 5th October. This is held every year at the feast of Francis of Assisi. It was attended by around 200 people with their pets: noisy but glorious and the … Read more
The sell-out gathering in Pitlochry on Saturday 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 … Read more
There are only a few tickets left for this much anticipated event at Pitlochry on Saturday 27 September 2025 – a grassroots gathering of people in Scotland who value death as a natural, creative and deeply meaningful event in our lives. Do you value death and want to contribute to a movement that values death? … Read more
Ever imagined a world where we could tend to those who have died in our communities and at our own pace and on our own terms? Ever dreamt of how our communities can weave new memories, collective care and new skills, by having greater involvement in the process after death? This practical workshop will demystify … Read more
Following our AGM, at 7:30pm, we are delighted to welcome Libby Sallnow, member of the Lancet Commission on the Value of Death, to our next online network gathering. Libby will speak with us about the outcome of this important Commission and we will discuss its significance for the work of Pushing Up the Daisies in … Read more
We are pleased to welcome everyone to our AGM, for the year ending 31 August 2024, on 11th March at 7pm online. All the information is here. Following the AGM at 7:30pm we are delighted to welcome Libby Sallnow, member of the Lancet Commission on the Value of Death, for our next network gathering. Libby … Read more
Pushing Up the Daisies attended the Scottish Partnership for Palliative Care conference on Wednesday 6th November. As well as lots of interesting conversations at our stand, Kate and Dietmar held a workshop called “Between the Last Breath and the Funeral”. Here they took a group of 12 people through an exploration of our options after … Read more
We had a very special session on Tuesday evening and are extremely grateful to all that made it possible. We will be running our next online course early 2025 and our modules are available to dip into at any time. Explore the value of the daisy days, how to care for a dear one’s body … Read more
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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.
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.
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