Dying Matters Awareness Week 2025

This week is UK Hospice’s Dying Matter Awareness Week (5th – 11th May). This year’s Theme is ‘The Culture of Dying Matters’.

The Mission of Dying Matters Week is to break down the stigma and taboo of talking about death and dying. There are many differences in the ways that cultures and faiths approach and mark death and dying. But at their core, feelings about dying and our experiences of grief, are universal emotions that we all share, no matter who we are or where we live.

Meet some of the wonderful faces behind the care at Hospice Isle of Man! This Dying Matters Awareness Week, we’re celebrating the rich tapestry of cultures within our team. Just like our community, our staff bring diverse experiences and perspectives that help us provide truly patient-centred care. Stay tuned as we share some of their insights on how different cultures approach conversations, feelings and traditions around death and dying.