This week, readers were asked if they thought death was a subject we should feel more comfortable talking about.

Since May 27, St James' Church in Carlisle has been helping to deliver a bereavement course for people who have experienced loss.

Churches Together’s The Bereavement Journey uses film and discussion groups to discuss the often ‘taboo’ subject of death.

St James curate, Nina Orchard, said she hopes they can help promote cultural change through the courses.

Here’s what you, the readers, had to say about the subject.

Helen Tinkler said: “Our modern society has made dying into something we are almost not allowed to do anymore.

“It is part of our natural cycle and should be talked about.”

Joshua Wyborn said: “It's the only guaranteed thing in life. It's daft not to be open and talk about it.”

Janet Bancroft said: “Anything that can help someone who is grieving is fantastic.

“The processes of dying and bereavement are part of all our lives and therefore better talked about rather than hidden.”

On whether we should discuss death more, Nick Sloan said:”Yes I definitely think we need to be more comfortable specifically about the grief aspect of death.

“I don’t believe it necessarily has to be an awkward subject. It’s part of life, and I’m sure a bit more transparency and understanding will help to at least relieve some of the pain.

“Denying it exists, telling people to snap out of it, expecting (or even asking) people to hide it from others are all detrimental to the person grieving, and it’s a hellish pain to be in already.”