Debbie Young

Launching Creating Conversations CIC

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Launching Creating Conversations CIC I am delighted to be launching our community interest company: Creating Conversations along with Co-Director Alberta Gutteridge. Alberta and I launched the North East London Death Cafe two years ago and, 20 events later, we are overwhelmed by the need for people to be able to get together to share experiences […]

Five things to do for Dying Matters Awareness Week

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Five things to do for Dying Matters Awareness Week It’s Dying Matters Awareness Week all this week (2nd to 6th May). In some ways, it’s always Dying Matters Awareness week for me. It’s what my work is all about; creating opportunities and spaces for people to talk openly about dying and grief and plan for […]

North East London Death Cafe

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This is a test credit to the photographer North East London Death Cafe Hosted by Debbie Young and Alberta Gutteridge (Funeral Celebrant at Gingko Ceremonies) Death Cafes provide a unique opportunity to talk openly and honestly about death in a safe and confidential environment. There are no agendas, no objectives, nor themes; the conversation is […]