End of Life Doulas, York

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.

08/05/2026

York's Dead Good Festival 2026 starts today.
https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/26083625.york-dead-good-festival-returns-spark-talks-death/

03/05/2026

What death doulas can teach us about dying

We’re proud to have members of End of Life Doula UK Rita Ball and Sarah Parker with our Chief Executive Dr Emma Clare featured in this important national BBC News feature today.

It’s been wonderful to see end of life doulas gaining more visibility in the media. We’re so grateful to our members and people they have supported who have been willing to share their personal experiences of doula support, for helping to bring these important conversations into the spotlight.

Thank you to Smitha Mundasad for the beautifully and sensitively written piece. Read more in the article at BBC News - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp9vp0ld1leo

29/04/2026

York Dead Good Festival 2026 🌿
You’re warmly invited to join us for the York Dead Good Festival 2026.

Come along to explore a range of free talks, workshops, and an information fair featuring local organisations, practitioners, and creatives. Whether you’re curious, planning ahead, supporting someone, or simply want to connect.

✨ What to expect:
• Inspiring talks and Q&A sessions
• Open days at various venues
• Creative and reflective activities
• St Leonard's Hospice open day, Information fair at York Explore Library and Archive and a Music Event York Cemetery, UK

See York's Dead Good Festival for more info or https://www.yorksdeadgoodfestival.co.uk/

Everyone is welcome 💛

24/04/2026

What do you think when you hear the word Hospice?

Get some insight of how hospice could assist and it's so much more than palliative care at the end of life.

Amazing workshops, fun events and a wonderful community. Open afternoon at beautiful St Leonard's.

You will be pleasantly surprised.

Part of York's Dead Good Festival

🌻York's Dead Good Festival open afternoon at St Leonard’s Hospice, Friday 15 May from 1pm to 5pm

Whether you're remembering someone or simply want to learn more about hospice care, join us for our welcoming open afternoon, take part in creative activities, meet staff and volunteers, and have a tour. No booking needed, just drop in. Open to everyone in the community, and the site is fully accessible.

Activities include:
• Sound baths
• Creative writing drop-in exploring grief
• Swan Song Project (with live music from Holly Taymar)

Find out more: https://stleonardshospice.org.uk/where-to-chat-to-us/

16/04/2026

As part of York’s Dead Good Festival, Mill Cottage warmly invites you to come and see their premises.

Open Days at Mill Cottage Pet Crematorium
A peaceful place of farewell

Monday 11 · Thursday 14 · Sunday 17 May
11:00 am – Noon

Set in the tranquil countryside of York, Mill Cottage Pet Crematorium offers a place of peace, dignity, and gentle care for your beloved pets.

Walk through our peaceful setting, learn about the history of pet cremation, and gain a quiet understanding of how we honour every pet entrusted to our care

“Honouring the life of every pet”

FREE ENTRY

📍 Mill Cottage Pet Crematorium, Windmill Lane, York YO10 3LG

All ground floor · Ground floor toilet · Normal door width · Ample parking

To book your place:
📱 Text: 07925 218372
✉️ millcottagepetcrematorium@gmail.com