Festival 2023

Six-Word Obituaries: a writing and reminiscence workshop

Organised by Lapidus Scotland

Sunday, 5 November 2023, 11:00 - 12:30

Online (tickets available via Eventbrite)

This event is open to the public

Join us for a writing and reminiscence workshop where we will explore the joyful memories of a loved one who has died.

Together, with gentle writing prompts, we'll revive the essence of our loved one, and we'll compose a six-word obituary that will honour and celebrate their life. We'll end by reading our six-word story (this is totally optional), sharing a photograph of our loved one, and sharing a little more about them.

Finally, we'll create an online memorial with our writing and photographs which we can share with friends and family.

The workshop will be facilitated by writer and coach Kathryn Koromilas.

What to bring:

• A photograph of a loved one,
• Your favourite notebook and pen, and
• A comforting cup of tea.

Six-Word Obituaries is a 90-minute workshop taking place online, with optional personal sharing in breakout rooms.

Six-Word Obituaries is part of this year's To Absent Friends festival.

About the organiser:

Lapidus Scotland works to explore and expand knowledge and understanding of the value of writing and reading for wellbeing. Our work is a mix of project-based programmes of activities, facilitator skills development and advocacy.

Illustration credit: Lapidus Scotland