About How to Mark a Death: Rituals and Traditions
Death is handled very differently from country to country and within different faiths – but in all cultures are rituals and superstition around it. Where do these rituals come from and do we need them as humans? How does the way we handle death as a society have an impact on the bereaved?
Novelist Sofka Zinovieff was banned from attending her own father's funeral. She talks to Matt Morgan, an Intensive Care Consultant who has professional and personal experiences of death. Chaired by Olivia Chapman.
There will be a book signing after this event.
Get ahead of your Festival reading and visit the Waterstones Cheltenham Science Festival bookshop and support Cheltenham Festivals with every purchase.
Stealing Dad (Paperback)
A Second Act: What Nearly Dying Teaches Us About Really Living (Paperback)
Getting Here
Parking
Imperial Gardens (GL50 1QA) is in the centre of Cheltenham, with numerous car parks nearby. The nearest car parks are Rodney Road (GL50 1HX), St Georges Road (GL50 3DT), Royal Well (GL50 3DS) and Regent Arcade (GL50 1HN). There is a regular bus service from Cheltenham Racecourse Park and Ride car park to the centre of Cheltenham.
Rail
Imperial Gardens is a 25-minute walk from Cheltenham Spa Railway Station. There is a taxi rank outside the station should wish you get a taxi.
Bus
Stagecoach bus services stop nearby on the Promenade. Imperial Gardens is 5 minute walk way. For further information on Cheltenham bus services, please visit the Stagecoach website.
There are bike racks located near Imperial Gardens should you wish to visit the festival on your bike. Please note that anyone wishing to secure their bike at one of the bike racks does so at their own risk.
More infoAccess
The Helix has step free access and guide dogs are welcome in the venue. There are accessible toilets located in the Cheltenham Town Hall which is located behind Imperial Gardens.
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