
Dying Matters Resources

Talking about death and dying can be tough. Our Dying Matters resources will help you, your family and friends to start the conversation in a way that works for you.

PDFs and print-ready leaflets
Our six leaflets help you deal with different aspects of death, dying and bereavement. They are available in easy read, web ready and print at home formats.
For printing or using at home
1. Getting organised before you die [web] [print] [easy read]
2. Being a good listener when you talk about dying [web] [print] [easy read]
3. How to talk about death and dying [web] [print] [easy read]
4. Talking about dying if you or someone you know has dementia [web] [print] [easy read]
5. Talking to someone who is grieving [web] [print] [easy read]
6. Talking with children about dying [web] [print] [easy read]
For printing professionally
There are versions of our leaflets suitable for supplying to a professional printer.
1. Getting organised before you die [easy read version] [standard version]
2. Being a good listener when you talk about dying [easy read version] [standard version]
3. How to talk about death and dying [easy read version] [standard version]
4. Talking about dying if you or someone you know has dementia [easy read version] [standard version]
5. Talking to someone who is grieving [easy read version] [standard version]
6. Talking with children about dying [easy read version] [standard version]
Note for your printers
The leaflets are designed to be printed as A5 roll fold, and the recommended paper weight is 150gsm silk or similar.
If you're printing on a home or office printer, you can print as ordinary sheets and staple in the corner or long edge. If you need a large print version you can print them at A4.

Recommended reading
Download the 'Books to help us deal with death and grief' poster, with book recommendations from podcaster Amber Jeffrey.
Explore Dr Kathryn Mannix's suggested reading list for books to help us think about death, dying and grief.
Or take a look at Dr Lucy Pain's books (and more) to help talk about dying.

Dying Matters Podcast
There are 16 episodes of the Dying Matters podcast, discussing everything from the importance of music at the end of life to tackling racism in palliative care.
Guests include Dr Kathryn Mannix, actor Greg Wise, and Dr Rachel Clarke.
- Listen on Audioboom
- Listen on Spotify
Subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts

Living with a life-limiting illness as a teenager or young adult
This resource provides information and advice to teenagers and young adults living with a life limiting illness.
It was co-produced by young people living with a life-limiting condition.
Information about dying

Planning ahead
The Planning Ahead tool will lead you, step by step, to think about your own values and the things that matter most to you in life and in dying. It will offer you a chance to think about the pros and cons of being cared for at home, or in hospital.
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