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Slow Down When Someone Dies

This book is an invitation for everyone, and especially carers, to slow down in the quiet days after a last breath. It is a time like dusk, when the light softens and we begin to see differently. The pages offer small lights along the path — ideas and clear, practical help — so each person can choose the way that feels right for them.

The book walks beside you at the start of a new journey, when someone important is no longer with you in a physical way, yet still travels on in memory, love, and care.

It is currently available in paperback (£12) and eBook (£6) format. It is also available as a pdf, with an invitation to make a donation, from admin@pushingupthedaisies.org.uk.

We have included direct links to some sources below. Note that the book is currently taking about 2 weeks to arrive from Lulu. 

The book can be ordered through any UK bookshop except Waterstones. Apart from Yeadon’s of Elgin, delivery may be several weeks when ordered through a bookshop. Please let us know of any difficulties you have ordering the book.

Ideally we would like for bookshops and other shops in Scotland to stock the book so that people have easy access to the information. If you are able to help arrange for your local bookshop, or other shop, to stock the book please get in touch with the author Kate at kate@katewithgrace.scot

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This way directly supports Pushing Up the Daisies with all the profit going to the charity. Includes £3 for post and packing. Allow 7 days to receive the book. Any queries contact us by email.

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Yeadon’s of Elgin will post out books to order – they only charge the postage in addition to £12 for the book. You can do it all by talking to a real person too by calling them on 01343 542411. This is a guaranteed way to directly support an independent bookshop in Scotland. 

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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.

Buy online from Lulu
Paperback
eBook
Buy online from Amazon
Paperback
eBook

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