09:00 – Arrival & Refreshments

09:30 – Welcome and Opening Remarks (The Rt Revd Patricia Hillas) 

09:35 – 10:30 – Planning for the Future

• Clara Barker, GRAYSTAR ELPA – End-of-life planning and estate distribution.
• Marc Furness, Advocate & Partner, Callin Wild LLC – Wills, succession planning, and matters of mental capacity.

10:30 – 10:40 – Short Break

10:40 – 11:30 – End of Life Care Planning
Cheryl Young, Nurse Consultant in Palliative Care, Hospice Isle of Man – Insights into preparing for and navigating end-of-life care.

11:30 – 11:45 – Short Break

11:45 – 12:15 – Understanding the Hospital Mortuary
Ian Hughes, Mortuary and Bereavement Services Manager, Manx Care – Q&A on mortuary procedures and bereavement support.

12:15 – 13:15 – Lunch

13:15 – 14:00 – A Legacy Through Organ Donation
Diane Taylor, Campaigner for The Human Tissue and Organ Donation Act – Her personal journey of loss and the lasting impact of her son’s organ donation.

14:00 – 14:10 – Short Break

14:10 – 14:45 – The Role of Funeral Directors
Q&A session with:

• Natalie Faragher, Funeral Director – NAFD qualified, 16 years’ experience.
• Christine Duncan, Funeral Director – Two years’ experience, family-focused care.
• Sarah Statham, Funeral Director – 25 years’ crematorium experience, moving into funeral directing.

14:45 – 15:00 – Short Break

15:00 – 15:45 – The Role of a Celebrant
Paul Davenport, Celebrant – Supporting families to create meaningful funeral ceremonies.

15:45 – 16:00 – Closing Remarks (The Rt Revd Patricia Hillas)