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. Each wall is created by passionate people who want to make a space in their community to restore perspective and reflect with one another. Each wall is a tribute to living an examined life. And each wall gives communities an inclusive space for personal expression, consolation, understanding, and kinship.

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 our 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 to destigmatize the discussion of death and create public spaces that reflect what matters most to us as individuals and as a community.