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Dying Matters Awareness Week 2025

by Laura Clipson

• Published 07/05/2025

From 5th-11th May 2025, communities across the UK are uniting for Dying Matters Awareness Week, an initiative led by Hospice UK. This year’s theme ‘The Culture of Dying Matters’ invites us to explore how our backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences shape our conversations and practices around death, dying, and grief.

Death is a universal experience, yet the ways we approach it are deeply influenced by cultural and personal factors. In the UK, diverse communities observe various traditions and rituals when it comes to end-of-life care and mourning. Despite these differences, the emotions associated with loss such as grief, love, and remembrance are shared across cultures. Recognising this commonality can foster empathy and open dialogues about death and dying.

How Can I Take Part in Dying Matters Awareness Week 2025?

Head to the website:
www.hospiceuk.org/our-campaigns/dying-matters/dying-matters-awareness-week
and watch the video made for Dying Matters Awareness Week, where volunteers for St Joseph’s Hospice, Hackney, share their experiences and beliefs around death and dying.

Check the events tracker here:
www.hospiceuk.org/our-campaigns/dying-matters/dying-matters-awareness-week/events
to see if there is an event in your area you can take part in.

Spread awareness on Social Media. Use the hashtags #DyingMattersWeek2025 #TalkAboutDeath #EndOfLifeCare #BereavementSupport #DeathEducation #TheCultureofDyingMatters to find and share relevant posts, or to share your own experiences with others.

Make a donation to Hospice UK to help fund this campaign, and allow them to continue to help those in need.

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There are plenty of resources available on the site to help you get involved in any way you can, so join the conversation today.

Engaging in conversations about death and dying can be challenging, but it’s essential for ensuring that individuals’ wishes are understood and respected. By acknowledging and embracing the diverse cultural practices surrounding death, we can create a more compassionate and inclusive approach to end-of-life care.

As we observe Dying Matters Awareness Week, let’s take the opportunity to reflect on our own beliefs and engage in conversations that honour the varied ways people experience and cope with death.

Thank you for reading.

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