Sisters Sophia and Camilla Minden, influenced by their upbringing in the Lake District and early exposure to death through caring for injured animals, developed a profound awareness of mortality. This childhood perspective was profoundly tested when Camilla was diagnosed with late-stage Hodgkin’s lymphoma shortly after her twentieth birthday. Facing a significant risk of mortality, Camilla began to research funeral arrangements, finding local undertakers to be impersonal and expensive. She also began to contemplate her own funeral wishes, which included specific food and music. During her illness, Camilla experienced difficult negotiations with her own mortality and made a promise to live life fully if she survived. This brush with death, for Camilla, underscored the importance of confronting mortality openly. Inspired by these experiences, the sisters decided to create an event focused on death. This event, named The Sondering, is designed to be a unique experience. It will feature live music, wild swimming, and an "emoshpit". The Sondering is scheduled to take place in Rydal, Lake District, from September 18th to 21st.