A man from Skye who wants to have his head removed and preserved after his death is to speak a conference aiming at breaking the taboos around death.
Dying to Know aims to encourage people to think about the practicalities of the final phase of their life – and to ensure they make their wishes clear about what they would like to have happen after they die.
The drop-in event, which will be held in Drumnadrochit on Saturday, October 8, is being organised by NHS Highland community development officer, Kate MacLean, in association with High Life Highland.
A keynote speaker will be DJ MacLennan from Skye who plans to have his head removed and preserved at extremely low temperatures in the hope technology will one day allow him to be restored to health.
He will read from his book Frozen to Life: A personal mortality experiment and give a talk about his plans.
Mrs MacLean said: “There are misconceptions around the practical aspects of death and illness which can cause difficulties for families.
“For example, many people do not know that if they become ill or have an accident, their ‘next of kin’ does not automatically have legal power to make decisions about them, take them home from hospital or even to access their bank accounts.
“Starting a conversation may be difficult, but much fear and anxiety can be removed by people making arrangement in advance while they are well. Only 35% of people in Scotland have written a will.”
The event will be held at in the Craigmonie Centre in Drumnadrochit from 10.30am-3.30pm.