Mindful Memorials

25/07/2026

Before a single letter is carved, someone has to decide what's worth saying.

This is the moment before the moment - a mason marking out the shape of the stone before carving a name, a date, a few words that matter most, will live in stone forever.

It made us think again about an important question: what do you want to be remembered for?

Because someday, somewhere, someone will have to choose the words that sum up a whole life. What would you want them to write?

Tell us below. We read every single comment.

29/06/2026

There’s no doubt that the use of technology and AI is only going to increase and become more important in businesses over the next decade, but it’s also important that there’s also a place for handcrafting, traditional skills and the chance for human connection through creativity too.

16/05/2026

Check out all the great events going on tomorrow in York Cemetery - completely foc as part of the York Dead Good Festival - please do pop in and see Adrian and I (Anna) too as we’ll be there from 11-4… and we’ve got lots of cake and biscuits so come and enjoy a coffee and cake with us too 😀

York’s Dead Good Festival A festival for the living May 8–17, 2026 It happens to every one of us, so why do we find it so hard to talk about death – or even to think about it, let alone prepare for it? York’s Dead Good Festival re-imagines death, dying and bereavement and brings to light way...

16/05/2026

Come and see us tomorrow at Mindful Memorials in York Cemetery. There’s all sorts of interesting things going on in the Cemetery and we will have good coffee, tea and plenty of cakes and biscuits.

Looking forwards to seeing you then 😀

Love, Loss and the Afterlife is an event dedicated to helping people explore grief, connection, and meaning with compassion and curiosity. It brings together science, storytelling, and community for reflection, remembrance, and hope. Our event invites people to talk about experiences, ask big questions, and feel supported as they navigate life after loss.

Supporting the York Dead Good Festival

30/04/2026

We are delighted to announce that our Libby has been shortlisted as a finalist for Apprentice of the Year at the Yorkshire Young Professionals Award run by Insider Media

Well done Libby and all the other young people shortlisted for these prestigious awards, celebrating some of the amazingly talented and dedicated young people we are lucky to have in Gods Own Country

25/04/2026

Do you think we might need some media training - we don’t seem to have got the hang of looking at the camera let alone perfecting our perfect posing position! 😅


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24/04/2026

Meet the Team 👋

24/04/2026

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