The Death Cafe Project in Glasgow
- Submitted by: Annie Wells, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
- Date lodged: Thursday, 02 May 2024
- Motion reference: S6M-13067
That the Parliament congratulates those involved in the The Death Cafe project, which sees a group of strangers meet up and discuss loss and bereavement with no agenda, objectives or themes; understands that a group in Glasgow is hoping to make opening up about bereavement less of a taboo and provide a safe space for those struggling with grief; further understands that Amelia Marron has been attending one such group at Finn's Place in the city's southside and believes that speaking to people who have also faced grief has helped her come to terms with the loss she experienced at a young age; notes that Glasgow currently has three Death Cafe's located across the city, including in Whiteinch Demistifying Centre, Finn's Place and Cambuslang Parish Church, which provide a safe place to have a conversation about death and hopes to make people less feel alone, and believes that it is normal to discuss death and grief.
Supported by:
Clare Adamson, Alasdair Allan, Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Stephanie Callaghan, Jackson Carlaw, Bob Doris, Sharon Dowey, Pam Duncan-Glancy, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Maurice Golden, Pam Gosal, Jamie Greene, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Bill Kidd, Monica Lennon, Douglas Lumsden, Roz McCall, Stuart McMillan, Edward Mountain, Douglas Ross, Alexander Stewart, Kevin Stewart, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance, Sue Webber, Tess White, Elena Whitham, Brian Whittle