Share your story

Have you ever read someone’s story and thought, ‘this is exactly what I needed to hear today'? Your story can do that for someone else. 

Our stories, whilst all unique, are all completely normal. And talking about them is important for all of us. It could help someone else in a similar situation. It could help us better understand what's happening for people at the end of life. Or, it could just help you.

We're looking for stories to feature on the Dying Matters channels and website, and to help us, and our parent charity Hospice UK, better understand what is happening for people who are dying, and who have been bereaved.

Sharing your story for Christmas 2025

We'd like to share your story of who you'll be remembering this Christmas.

It could be someone close to you who has died recently - perhaps this will be your first Christmas without them - or maybe it is a family member or friend who died many years ago. 

How will you be remembering them at Christmas time? Maybe you'll be taking some time out to spend alone to think about their memory. Will you set a place for them at the table, or buy them a gift to put under the tree? Maybe you'll be visiting their grave on Christmas morning, or going somewhere that was special to them when they were alive.

If you’d like to contribute, please send your experience in via our Share Your Story form below. We’re looking for up to 100 words, with a photo. We'll be sharing stories to our Dying Matters community via email and our social media throughout December.

Thank you for considering sharing your story this Christmas for Dying Matters.

If you hear or see something that you relate to - from someone who has been through a comparable experience or has felt similar emotions - then this can help you feel less alone. That's why we need to hear from you.

Fill in our form above, or check out the FAQs below.