Poetry, Art and Storytelling
Remembering Your Loved One
Death is a very personal experience. One way in which people choose to process their grief is through writing and art. We’re inviting people in the community to remember their loved ones by writing a poem or short story or creating a piece of art.
By sharing stories about death and dying, we believe it helps us all to better understand these experiences, and be better prepared to not only support ourselves but also support others.
As part of Dying Matters Week 2025, poems, stories and art submitted using the form below will be published on this website with a photo of your loved one (if provided) and also printed and displayed at event venues around New Zealand from 1st to 7th September.
Please fill in the form below with your details and memories of your loved one by 22nd August 2025.
Dying Matters Week 2024
We were truly moved by the beautiful poems we received. A heartful thank you to everyone who contributed your words. It has been an honour to read your stories, and we’re excited to share them now through our resources section.
Read some of the poetry submitted for 2024 Dying Matters Week.