People urged to talk about funerals

People are being encouraged to "normalise" death and get their affairs in order at a series of free drop-in events taking place in Hull.

The city council will run its Get Your Wishes in Order sessions throughout July, with people encouraged to leave clear instructions for loved ones.

Attendees will be offered folders to record instructions, including songs they would like to be played or colours they would like worn at any service.

Councillor Ted Dolman, portfolio holder for communities and community safety, said: "The death of a loved one is difficult enough without having to try to figure out what they might have wanted for their funeral service."

The council said its campaign "aims to normalise the process of talking about death, which can help ensure that people have clear instructions for what should happen when they are gone".

Drop-in sessions will be held on the following dates:

• Tuesday 7 July 10:00-11:00 BST The Pennine, Bodmin Road Church

• Tuesday 7 July 12:30-13:30 BST Wilson Centre

• Thursday 9 July 10:00-11:30 BST West Hull Community Hub

• Thursday 9 July 12:30-14:00 BST Priory Woods Cemetery

• Tuesday 14 July 10:00-11:00 BST Lonsdale Community Centre

• Tuesday 14 July 11:45-13:00 BST St Martin's Church

• Wednesday 15 July 10:00-12:00 BST West Hull Community Sports Club

• Friday 17 July 13:00-14:30 BST Age UK Hull and East Yorkshire (Axida House)

• Monday 20 July 10:30-11:30 BST Sutton Warm Welcome, Sutton Methodist Church

The A5-sized folders are also available for collection from the receptions of Chanterlands Crematorium and Priory Woods Cemetery.

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