Dying Matters Awareness Week, 4-10 May 2026: Let’s Talk about Death and Dying

The mission of Dying Matters is to break down the stigma and taboo of talking about death and dying. But sometimes, it’s hard to know where to start.

27% of people find it hard to talk about death with family or friends, and 30% bottle their feelings up. If we don’t talk about death and dying and bereavement, it can be harder to cope when we experience it (this research is from polling commissioned by Celebration Day in 2025).

Death, dying and bereavement affect us all. This Dying Matters Awareness Week focuses on the importance of conversations about death and dying – with family, friends, employers, anyone in your life – helping you to get the conversation started.

Because talking about Dying Matters.

We provide a wide range of training around death and dying. You can see all of our courses here.

Talking about death and dying and how it can HELP
7 May at 11:30am – 12:30pm

This short online session is aimed at anyone interested in opening up conversations about dying and why these conversations can be so significant.

What will I learn from this course?

Explore societies perspective of death and dying
Consider why there can be reluctance to talk about it
Introduce the acronym HELP as a useful framework to have these discussions

Find out more and book your place

TLC – Talk, Listen, Connect
Various dates

TLC aims to support as many people as possible to take part in TLC workshops in their local area, building skills and confidence to make a difference in their community, workplace and neighbourhood. It’s a campaign being led by Compassionate Communities UK, a national charity whose mission is to transform life and death through the healing powers of compassion and community.

Find out more about TLC and book a session

During Dying Matters Week we’ll be sharing lots more information and resources on our social media, follow us on Instagram and Facebook to keep up to date.

Alain Bakas

We will never be able to thank the team at Princess Alice Hospice enough for the love, care, dignity, and compassion they showed our papa and our whole family. They cared for my papa for a month, and then welcomed him back again for his final 8 days before he passed on 3rd April 2026. Every single member of staff became like family to us during the hardest time of our lives. Their kindness, patience, support, and genuine compassion will stay in our hearts and minds forever. They not only cared for our papa with dignity and respect, but they also supported all of us emotionally every step of the way. We are so grateful for everything they did for our papa and for the comfort they brought him in his final days. Thank you again to the entire team for the incredible work you do every day. You are truly special people, and we will never forget you.

Darek Kubik

The shop in Claygate on Parade is well run and stocked place. The manager Mrs Roheana is helpful and friendly person...well done

Nicola Jeebaun

So grateful for the kind and caring team at Easher. They supported us so much while spending our last days with mum Will always be grateful From the Greenaway family

Stephen Nicholson

I'm deeply grateful for the exceptional care and support provided by Princess Alice Hospice in Esher. Their warm and helpful staff made a significant difference during a difficult time after losing my grandfather to prostate cancer in July 2017. The bereavement team and therapy offered were invaluable in helping me cope with the loss and navigate my grief. I'm thankful for their kindness and dedication. Massive shout out to Lynne my bereavement councillor who was incredible with me, I’ll never forget you.

Jo G

My Mum was there for 3 weeks before she passed away in Nov . The staff and level of care was amazing, she was loved by the staff. They couldn't of done more for her. Myself and my sister were also supported. We donated a large memorial feather in our Mums memory. It's such a shame that most if their funding comes from donations.

Robert Crapnell

1st class care for my wife, I will never forget the care and attention. My will has provsion to say thank you.

Ruby Bhurji

My dad passed away in jan 26th 2005. The staff was amazing. So supportive through our difficult times. They really looked after dad. They always had a smile on their faces. So grateful for everything they did for dad and us. Just want to say a big thank you and keep up with all the hard work you all do.

Rosanna Stech

The call out night service team of Princess Alice were amazing with my Granny in her last few days. She was able to stay in her own home and have their amazing team look after her when we called them. I would like to especially say a big thank you to Camilla who was always so cheerful, professional and put us at ease when we really needed it. She would remember our family members names despite being called out to a number of houses every evening and was always a reassuring voice when she answered the phone. She made a real difference to my Granny’s end of life and I wouldn’t have wanted her to be under any other care. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

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