Sunday 5th – 'Walking It Through!' In the morning and then the Covid Memorial Tree planting. A chance to be together and honour those who died and suffered in the pandemic. Come to plant a bulb and make a lantern in memory from 2 pm, with an unveiling by the mayor at 3pm. Info

Hear from festival founder, Liz Rothschild, about why she is so interested in joining death back up with life and how she started the festival. Liz is talking with with Sue Brayne on her podcast that went live this morning! buzzsprout.com/1717953/137705…

Looking forward to our panel at the Kicking The Bucket Festival this Friday with Natural Death Centre, Recompose | Ecological Death Care & Helen Frisby, discussing historic approaches to death in the UK, the green burial movement and new ideas for the disposal of bodies, including human composting and alkaline hydrolysis!

Saying those first words can be the hardest - how do we start conversations around death and dying? This Saturday hear from a range of experts about how they have learned to enable those conversation to happen. Info and booking: bit.ly/49attze

We all respond to loss differently - taste, listen, and learn from four guests who share their different experiences with loss. This Saturday at 5pm take a chance to immerse yourself in other approaches to loss. Info and booking: kickingthebucketfestival.co.uk/rituals-of-mou…

It was an extremely special evening 🖊️♥️

Where are the memorials for those who died during the Pandemic? This Sunday is our Memorial tree and bulb planting. Oxford City Council and the Festival are supporting the planting of a tree along with a bench and plaque in Bury Knowle Park. Come to plant a bulb and make a lantern🕯️

Yesterday was an invitation to reflect on what each of us lives for and therefore might die for with David Neita and @OxPoetryLibrary. It produced a series of very personal and varied reflections followed by delicious food. Join us this weekend for more opportunities to

🎵 Join us tonight at Bankrupt Bar for "Deadbeats"! Share your song requests, and we'll craft a playlist to honour lost loved ones. Let music help you heal through dance. 💔💃 #Deadbeats #BankruptBar #HealingMusic

Tomorrow is the start of our hub weekend with our online events, so you can join us wherever you are in the world! We have a powerful range of events all day covering topics from miscarriage to assisted dying. Info and booking: bit.ly/ktb-events

Hear some more about the festival and how it aims to help from festival founder Westmill Woodland! There is still time to join our online events today and some places left for the in-person events tomorrow. We hope to see you there! Info and booking: bit.ly/ktb-events

Our final weekend is among us! We're thrilled to share our final calendar of activities kicking off today with an all day online event, followed by our in-person all day event tomorrow at The Friends Meeting House, Oxford, with a final day on Sunday where we'll be unveiling a

Today is our last day! We have a chance to be outside walking on Christchurch meadows followed by a time to remember all those who died of COVID as we plant bulbs and make memorial lanterns in Bury Knowle park. Read more about today on the blog: kickingthebucketfestival.co.uk/blog/its-very-…

Yesterday was an amazing day ending with everyone in the room singing their hearts in ♥️ There were so many fascinating insights into good practise, opportunities for reflection, heartfelt conversations, and practical advice. What a wonderful shared moment.

At our event 'Rituals of Mourning' yesterday, smells, tastes, song, story, and music guided us through the rich variety of rituals around loss from different cultures. It was a delicious opportunity to learn, share, and be inspired.

Sunday morning at our 'Walking it In event' we had a gentle walk in glorious sunshine past flowing water and ancient trees. We were led into reflection by promptings from our two guides Christine and James, followed by a lovely hot cuppa ☕️

On Sunday, a rainbow appeared as Councillor Lubna Arshad, the Lord Mayor of Oxford, participated in our Covid Memorial Event, where we unveiled a new bench and tree 🌳 Together we planted bulbs in honour of specific individuals, crafted lanterns, and listened to speeches.

What an amazing ride! We began with a sun-soaked swim and ended with a rainbow.  We laughed, cried, sang and talked. We have learnt from each other and been inspired by our amazing contributors.  The festival is over but the ripples go on. Thank you to everyone who came,

🔥 Ritual Burn - Nov 18, 4:30 PM You are welcome to join us at Westmill Woodland Burial Ground as we transform heartfelt letters from the travelling Post Box into flames. Written to the departed, these emotions will dance in the fire. 🕟 Time: 4:30 PM 🌳 Location: Westmill