Opening the conversation on death

A Hamilton funeral parlour are opening up their doors to mark Death Awareness Week (May 14-20).

Young’s Independent Funeral Directors at 114 Cadzow Street, who are members of the Good Life Good Death Good Grief Alliance, are inviting those who visit on Tuesday to Thursday, May 15 to 17, to open up the conversation regarding death, dying and the choices and support available to everyone.

The alliance is made up of organisations and individuals overseen by The Scottish Partnership for Palliative Care.

And their aim is to raise public awareness of ways of dealing with death, dying and bereavement and promote community involvement in death, dying and bereavement.

A spokesperson for Young’s Funeral Directors said: “As part of Death Awareness Week 2018 we are opening up our funeral parlour at 114 Cadzow Street, Hamilton for those who wish to join the discussion or just fancy a chat. We will be there to answer any questions you may

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have, advise you on the options available to you or to have a cup of tea and a blether.

“On Tuesday, May 15, from 1pm to 4pm there will be cake, coffee and chat. On Wednesday, May 16, at 7pm there will be an information evening for care professionals. On Thursday, May 17 from 1pm to 4pm there will be another cake, coffee and chat session.”