Mourning and grief through time: from the Stone Age to the Victorians

This event is being held as part of York's Dead Good Festival, 3rd-15th May 2022. 

When it comes to conversations about death, it always seems too early until it’s too late. As a society, we’re not particularly good at talking about these things. York’s Dead Good Festival takes place each year in May, to coincide with Dying Matters Awareness Week, with the aim of encouraging people to be more open about dying, death and bereavement. The festival will encourage people to express themselves in different ways, whilst giving advice and support on a number of practical matters. Join us for events throughout York including performances, informative talks, crafts, discussions, and more, many of which are free.  

We want the people of York and surrounding areas to buck the trend and take their own lives, their own end of lives, and the end of the lives of loved ones into their own hands. It can be uncomfortable, painful, and even scary, but it’s also important – and it can be invigorating doing it together in the open.