Embracing Death and Dying Day
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Join us on Saturday 23rd November for our fifth annual Death & Dying Day: A Celebration of Life Through Reflection on Death', organised by the Samye Dzong London Bardo Group. Our previous events were a huge success, and after taking a break last year, we would like to welcome you all again this year.
The event is an opportunity to explore and reflect on death and dying through a number of talks and workshops hosted by a variety of speakers.
In addition to the events listed below we will also be featuring on the day; poetry, film and, of course, a cafe serving food and drink.
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10.00 - 10.35 |
‘What happens when you die’ |
Dr. Angela Halley |
Angela is a consultant in Palliative Care Medicine at the Royal Marsden Hospital and has spoken at our Centre in previous years. |
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10.40 - 11.15 |
The role of mindfulness in palliative care |
Simon Robey |
Simon Robey is a practitioner in Traditional Chinese Medicine and manages the complementary therapy and Namaste Care teams at St Joseph’s Hospice Hackney. |
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11.15 - 11.45 |
BREAK |
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11.45 - 12.20 |
Shining light on death and dying |
Dr Peter Fenwick |
Dr Peter Fenwick is Consultant Neuropsychiatrist and neurophysiologist who is known for his studies on epilepsy and end of life phenomena. |
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12.25-13.00 |
The Buddhist approach to death & dying |
Lama Zangmo |
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13.00 - 14.00 |
LUNCH BREAK |
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14.00 - 14.35 |
Will writing and advanced care planning |
Douglas McQuaid |
Douglas McQuaid at Hillman Legal Partnerships specialises in Wills and Probate, including Trusts, Lasting Power of Attorney, Guardianship and Inheritance Tax. |
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14.40 - 15.15 |
The modern funeral director; a holistic approach |
Poppy’s funerals |
Poppy’s Funerals are a modern funeral directors' based in Lewisham, providing a meaningful, personalised funeral service. |
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15.15 - 15.45 |
BREAK |
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15.45 - 16.20 |
Death is not a swear word; lucid dreaming, conscious dying |
Charlie Morley |
Charlie Morley is a bestselling Hay House author and teacher of lucid dreaming and shadow work. |
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16.30 - 17.00 |
Prayers to Remember Loved Ones |
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If you'd like to get a flavour of previous years, you can check out the programme and video from our 2017 event, and you can also listen to the talks recorded in 2016 which can be streamed or downloaded from the website.