Before I Die: Participate
Thanks to thousands of people, the Before I Die project has become a global movement with over 5,000 Before I Die walls created in over 75 countries and over 35 languages.
If you’d like to build a wall, please read through the information below to learn about the aim of the project, as well as find answers to some frequently asked questions. Then download this toolkit of resources, which includes a checklist of materials, a step-by-step guide, options to buy readymade stencils, and templates if you prefer to create your own. Together, we can help destigmatize the discussion of death and create public spaces that reflect what matters most to us as individuals and as a community.
I believe every community should have a Before I Die wall, so this concept is free for everyone to use. I hope you’ll follow a few simple guidelines and read through the FAQ below.
- Be free. A Before I Die wall should be accessible for everyone.
- Before I Die is not an advertisement. A Before I Die wall should be free of logos, slogans, website addresses, hashtags, etc—there’s too much of this in the world. However, you’re welcome to feature a sign next to your wall that includes a project description and credits. (You’ll find a sample placard in the resources below.)
- Please keep the word ‘die’ in Before I Die. When we become comfortable talking about death, we can change the culture around it, from one that is full of death denial to one where we confront mortality in a way that compassionately prepares us as individuals and as a community.