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While many of us are enjoying quality time with our own families, Karen describes what it’s like for those at a hospice, where incredible care doesn’t stop for the holidays

04 December 2023

'Working in the hospice at Christmas just feels right'

Karen, Chaplain and Spiritual Lead at Weston Hospicecare, has worked at the hospice every Christmas Day for 18 years, giving her time to be with patients and their families.

While many of us are enjoying quality time with our own families, Annemarie describes what it’s like for those at a hospice, where incredible care doesn’t stop for the holidays

04 December 2023

'I put my own emotions aside at Christmas'

While many of us are enjoying quality time with our own families, Annemarie describes what it’s like for those at a hospice, where amazing care doesn’t stop for the holidays.

Coping strategies to help deal with grief over the holiday season and Christmas

21 November 2023

Dealing with grief over the holidays

If you or someone you know is struggling with grief this holiday season, here are some coping strategies to help.

Our Dying Matters supporters share what they do to remember their loved ones during important festive holidays like Christmas

21 November 2023

How to remember loved ones during the holiday season

Our Dying Matters supporters share what they do to remember their loved ones during important festive holidays like Christmas.

In this video, Dr Kathryn Mannix guides you gently on a step by step journey through the process of dying

08 November 2023

Dying for Beginners: what happens when someone is dying

In this video animated by Emily Downe, Dr Kathryn Mannix guides you gently on a step by step journey through the process of dying, and what it's like to die.

Why Linda planned her own end of life celebration

31 October 2023

Why Linda planned her own end of life celebration

Before she sadly died in March 2023, Linda explained her approach to reaching the end of life, including why she decided to organise a ‘celebration of life’ instead of a tradit...

Palliative care doctor, author and Hospice UK supporter, Kathryn Mannix, explains how dying is a process (image credit Craig Fordham)

15 August 2023

Dying is not as bad as you're expecting

Palliative care doctor, author and Hospice UK supporter, Kathryn Mannix, explains how dying is a process - and one that is much more gentle than we imagine.