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SUMMARY:Crosby Library - Loved and Lost:  The Culture of Dying Matters
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of creativity\, connection and 
 cultural exploration\, which features crafts\, activities and a 
 performance\, followed by a talk & Q&A to hear more about how different 
 diasporic communities honour their loved ones. As part of Dying Matters 
 Awareness Week 2025 & inspired by their theme\, 'The Culture of Dying 
 Matters'\, we will gather to share stories and celebrate different 
 experiences of bereavement rituals.\n\nAfreena Islam-Wright will talk about 
 her personal insights into Muslim funeral rites and what these rituals mean 
 to her as a Muslim in the UK. She will also perform the piece\, Meet Me at 
 the Cemetery Gates\, which is about her dad’s funeral\, grief and green 
 spaces.\n\nOur Producer\, Debbie Chan will share stories about her 
 experiences of British Chinese funeral customs\, reflecting on both the 
 comforting and challenging expectations placed upon her. She'll also guide 
 people in the making of traditional ‘Blessing Envelopes’\, explaining 
 the significance they play in Chinese funerals.\n\nInspired by John 
 Berger’s quote\, “Our Candles WIll Go On Burning Doing Whatever They 
 Can With Us”\, Josh Coates invites everyone to participate in an 
 interactive candle-making workshop. This is a chance to talk about 
 candle-lighting as a ritual act of memory across different cultures\, 
 reflecting on how candles help us navigate feelings of loss\, hope or 
 celebration\, & why this practice resonates with so many of us. \n\nOpen to 
 everyone interested in thoughtful conversations\, hands-on creativity and 
 wanting to discover something new about how people navigate the experience 
 of love & loss. \n\nRefreshments and cakes will be provided. Please email 
 hello@atthelibrary.co.uk with any access or dietary needs so we can make 
 the space comfortable for you.
LOCATION:Large Lecture Hall
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CATEGORIES:Grief
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