Dying Well Matters - Conversations That Count

Dying Well Matters: Conversations That Count

A FREE event open to all!

This important community event is being brought to you in partnership between Bromley Friendly Dementia Community (BDFC) and Let’s Talk Better CIC (LTB), working together to bring this often-avoided but deeply important topic into the open.

“Dying Well Matters” is a space created to encourage honest, compassionate and informed conversations around death, dying, and end-of-life planning. Too often, these conversations are delayed or avoided due to fear, uncertainty, or cultural taboos. This event aims to gently break down those barriers by creating a safe, welcoming environment where people can learn, ask questions, and feel supported.

We recognise that death is a shared human experience—no matter our background, culture, faith, or tradition, it is something that touches us all. This event will also honour and explore how different cultures, religions, and belief systems approach death, dying, mourning, and remembrance. By bringing these perspectives together, we hope to deepen understanding, respect, and connection across our diverse community.

Bringing together a wide range of professionals, including solicitors, palliative care specialists, home care providers, funeral services, and keynote speakers, the event offers both practical guidance and emotional support. It will help individuals and families better understand their options, plan ahead with confidence, and feel more prepared for conversations that truly matter.

At the heart of this event is the belief that living well and dying well are deeply connected. Just as we invest in our wellbeing throughout life, we must also give space to planning for end-of-life with dignity, clarity, and peace of mind. This is not about fear; it is about empowerment, compassion, and respect.

By coming together as a community, we can shift the narrative. We can replace silence with understanding, and anxiety with knowledge. Most importantly, we can ensure that people feel supported not only in how they live, but also in how they are cared for and remembered.

Together, BDFC and LTB are proud to be leading this vital conversation, bringing awareness, breaking stigma, and helping our community recognise that talking about death is part of living well.

We look forward to welcoming you on the day!

What’s Happening On The Day! 

Throughout the day, we’ll bring together people with different experiences, knowledge and perspectives to open up conversations around living well, dying well and supporting one another. Here’s what you can expect: FIRST 50 DELEGATES TO ARRIVE WILL RECEIVE A BRANDED 'TOTE BAG

Welcome & Introduction
Setting the scene for the day and why conversations about dying well matter.

Keynote & Personal Perspectives Honest reflections and stories that help us think differently about life, death and what matters most.

Nima Stephany - Thackary Wiiiliams,  Rosina Goldsmith - Oxleas NHS Foundation, Lauretta Wright - Life in Magazines, Darrell Reeves -  W. Uden & Sons Funeral, St Christopher's Hospice and Suzanne Mumford - KYN Care Homes and special attendance by The Mayor of Bromley - Cllr Christine Harris.

Panel Conversation 
An open discussion exploring some of the questions, concerns and choices that can arise around dying, death and end-of-life care.

Meet Our Community Partners & Exhibitors
An opportunity to connect with organisations and professionals who can offer information, advice and support.

Interactive Workshop - Last Wishes run by Faye Cox - Celebrant

And if that's not enough...

Living Well & Dying Well
Exploring comfort, dignity, choice and what matters to people when facing serious illness or the end of life.

Can I Stay at Home?
Looking at the options, support and practical considerations around receiving care at home.

Dementia, Carers & Families
Understanding some of the challenges faced by people living with dementia, their families and those providing care.

Planning Ahead
Wills, legal arrangements, financial considerations and making sure your wishes are known.

Faith, Culture & Tradition
Recognising the different beliefs, customs and traditions that can shape how we think about dying, death and remembrance.

Questions, Conversations & Connections
Time to ask questions, share experiences and continue the conversations that matter.

Closing Reflections
A chance to pause, reflect and take away something meaningful from the day.