Grassroots Deathcare

03/05/2026

I wish someone had told me these things, years ago, when my mum died.

1. You don't have to rush. You can take your time when someone dies.

2. If you can, take the opportunity to see your person, one more time, before they are taken to the mortuary.

3. You can be involved in the care of your person, if you choose to. This might be washing or dressing them. It might be doing their nails or make-up.

I'm Annie, a Deathcare Worker and Educator in Meanjin (Brisbane), Australia

I help families create community-led ceremonies, so they feel less alone and supported in their grief.

02/05/2026

I have nothing to back this up, but I believe it.

I'm Annie, a Deathcare Worker and Educator in Meanjin (Brisbane), Australia

I help families create community-led ceremonies, so they feel less alone and supported in their grief.

01/05/2026

In most cases, you can bring your person home after they die.

There are things you need to do, if you want this to happen though, like keeping their body cool.

Did you know this? Share it with someone who needs to know this.

I'm Annie, a Deathcare Worker and Educator in Meanjin (Brisbane), Australia

I help families create community-led ceremonies, so they feel less alone and supported in their grief.

01/05/2026

When someone is grieving someone who's died, there are a few phrases that are really not helpful.

'Everything happens for a reason'

'They're in a better place'

They don't want to hear this. They want to hear you ask 'What's their name?' or 'What's was your favourite thing about them?

Personally, I love that I have the chance to talk about my mum, which died almost 19 years ago.

I'm Annie, a Deathcare Worker and Educator in Meanjin (Brisbane), Australia

I help families create community-led ceremonies, so they feel less alone and supported in their grief.

30/04/2026

More than 70% of people say they would like to die at home. In reality, it is more like 14% who actually do. There are lots of reasons for this, but having a plan is vital if that's what you want to do.

This is a really good resource for preparing for a death at home.

You might want to save it for down the track.

https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/preparing-for-a-death-at-home

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29/04/2026

"Around 2040, Australia will reach peak death. A silver tsunami of boomers are predicted to propel the annual death rate to double that of today, putting immense strain on the healthcare and deathcare systems."

That's a sobering thought!

Read the full article here:
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/mar/07/death-scholar-reality-of-dying-eco-funerals

29/04/2026

29/04/2026

So recently, I had a good old chat to of about my time working in deathcare. It's recorded on her podcast 'Don't Be Caught Dead'.

If you want to see the YouTube version of it you can find it here:
https://grassrootsdeathcare.com.au/if-i-could-do-it-again-id-bring-her-home/

For the audio only, you can listen here, or wherever you usually listen to your podcasts: https://criticalinfo.com.au/podcast/if-i-could-do-it-again-id-bring-her-home-with-annie-caulfield/

Link in my BIO also 🔗

Let me know what you think!

27/04/2026

It's usually not required.
You have choices!

24/04/2026

I can't wait for this to be available in Australia. It would be my pick!

I'm Annie, a Deathcare Worker and Educator in Meanjin (Brisbane), Australia

24/04/2026

Having a funeral before you die, is a chance to hear how you've impacted the lives of the people you love.

People don't often get to hear their own eulogy.

Would you consider having a living wake?

I'm Annie, a Deathcare Worker and Educator in Meanjin (Brisbane), Australia