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<h3>Background</h3> Creative approaches provide a safe space for talking openly about death and dying. The Same but Different arts foundation specialises in visual storytelling. They are working with people facing end-of-life including patients, those close to them, and healthcare professionals. This project aimed to gain understanding of participants experiences of the end of life. <h3>Methods</h3> Same but Different conducted unstructured interviews with 18 participants who told their story in their own way and words on camera. Six patients coming towards the end-of-life, eight family members or friends of dying people, and four healthcare professionals involved in care of the dying. A qualitative thematic analysis of the transcripts was undertaken. <h3>Results</h3> Participants expressed how much they valued the opportunity to tell their stories and found visual storytelling to be very beneficial. This work highlights the need for open and honest discussions about death and dying and how art facilitates those discussions. Those nearing the end-of-life value clear communication about what to expect following a life shortening diagnosis. Communication around preferences for place of death and symptom management reassured patients and carers and meant that healthcare professionals were able to provide the required support. The knowledge that the patient had the death they wanted can ease the grieving process for those they leave behind. People need to be aware early on of the services and support they can access, and provision made for those in rural locations who may experience more difficulty. <h3>Conclusion</h3> These narratives highlight the importance of learning from firsthand accounts of those facing end of life. The use of visual storytelling gives people an opportunity to talk openly about death, dying and what matters most to them. Further work using creative approaches is needed to give voice to more people and facilitate discussion about the end of life.