End of Life Doulas, York

06/09/2026

An urgent call from End of Life Doula UK to change social care so that dying isn't seen as a medical event only.

10/08/2026

As End of Life Doulas, we believe in informed choices when it comes to dying. We are trained to assist you in advance planning. The only way to ensure your wishes are fulfilled is to know your choices, discuss them with those you love, and put them in writing.

03/08/2026

☕🍰 Death Café Acomb is this Saturday!

Join us on Saturday, 8th of August 2026 from 1:15–2:45pm at Acomb Library, Front Street, YO24 3BZ for hot drinks, cake, and open conversation about death, loss and grief.

No agenda, no pressure — just a friendly space to talk about something we all have in common.

📅 Places are FREE but must be booked:
✉️ Email [email protected]
🎟️ Book on Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/49j695r4
📲 DM on Instagram

Supported by Acomb Ward Committee & City of York Council.

An informal, welcoming, open discussion of death, dying, and related topics with the aim of making this important topic easier to talk about

25/07/2026

We’re delighted to share a few photos of End of Life Doula UK members Karen Parry () and Emma Satchell, (Dying to Help) representing End of Life Doula UK at the Festival of Thrift in Billingham earlier this month.

Photo credit: If you’re admiring the rainbow tent in these photos, it belongs to . Thank you for letting us use it!

01/07/2026

Your funeral can be as traditional or individual as you like. There is no right or wrong.

Most people assume funerals follow a set format. But they don’t have to.

You can choose something traditional or something completely different. It’s about what feels right, not what’s expected. 💜

16/06/2026

Feedback from Saturday's Acomb Death Café

The next Death Café will be held on 8 August at Acomb Explore.

Time: 13:15–14:45

To book this free event, please email [email protected] or book via Eventbrite.

11/06/2026

☕🍰 Death Café Acomb is this Saturday!

Join us on Saturday 13 June, 1:15–2:45pm at Acomb Library, Front Street, YO24 3BZ for hot drinks, cake, and open conversation about death, loss and grief.

No agenda, no pressure — just a friendly space to talk about something we all have in common.

📅 Places are FREE but must be booked:
✉️ Email [email protected]
🎟️ Book on Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/49j695r4
📲 DM on Instagram

Supported by Acomb Ward Committee & City of York Council.

17/05/2026

Yesterday at York Explore Library and Archive as part of the York's Dead Good Festival.
A heartfelt thank you to all the exhibitors, speakers and visitors who supported York’s Dead Good Festival at York Library. Together we are helping to build a more informed and compassionate York community. 🌿

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14/05/2026

Open afternoon at lovely St Leonard's tomorrow. Great afternoon planned with relaxing activities and thought provoking conversations.

Open to the public, anyone welcome

To mark York's Dead Good Festival, join us for an open afternoon tomorrow, Friday 15 May.
🌻1pm to 5pm
🌻At St Leonard's Hospice (Sunflower Centre)

Come along to find out more about what we do. You can have a tour of the Hospice, meet our staff and volunteers, enjoy free calming sound bath sessions, and take part in crafts, music and creative writing activities.

The event is open to everyone in the community. There is no need to book, just drop in on the day.

To find out more about this, and other places you can chat to us in May see: https://stleonardshospice.org.uk/where-to-chat-to-us/

12/05/2026

As part of York's Dead Good Festival Mill Cottage Pet Crematorium offers free open days.

Sunday is fully booked, but there are still spaces available for this Thursday 11-12 noon. Please call 079 2521 8372 to book your space.

Commemorating a beloved pet helps validate grief and creates space for meaningful goodbyes.

It brings comfort, connection, and support to both adults and children.