Grassroots Deathcare

Grassroots Deathcare I'm a Funeral Director, Funeral Celebrant, Death Care Worker, Educator, and Theatre Maker, who provides these services in a compassionate and thoughtful way.

My name is Annie, and I’m based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. They say that you don’t choose to work in the ‘Death Trade’ – it chooses you. I can say from my experience, that is exactly how it was for me. I felt inexplicably drawn to working in the industry. I have been through the death of both my parents, and other friends and family members, and the experience has left me wanting to be part of the wave of people, wanting to do death differently. I hope to empower people to make their own choices around their end of life journey.

This coming Saturday 11th October, you'll find me at the very first Toowoomba Death Expo. ⬇It runs from 10am - 3pm at th...
05/10/2025

This coming Saturday 11th October, you'll find me at the very first Toowoomba Death Expo. ⬇

It runs from 10am - 3pm at the HumeRIdge Church - Details here - https://www.deathexpo2025.com/

I'll be bringing my 'Before I die' wall as wel as taking part in a panel discussion called 'Funeral Planning 101'.

It will be a great day, so if you live in the area, or know people that do, or just feel like to drive to see the flowers, I'd love to see you there!

"Mum knew EXACTLY what she wanted", Catherine told me. She then showed me photocopied pages from funerals her mum had at...
02/10/2025

"Mum knew EXACTLY what she wanted", Catherine told me.

She then showed me photocopied pages from funerals her mum had attended, covered with notes, bits crossed out, and highlights. 👀

While it was a bit of a jumbled mess, together we worked it out, and created the ceremony exactly as mum wanted.

This is an example of how putting some thought into planning can help a family, when they are in the midst of grief and shock, to know what to do. It takes a lot of the stress and guessing out of it.

SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND FOLK! ⬇Here are some events you'll find me at in the coming month!It's great that the community ar...
01/10/2025

SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND FOLK! ⬇

Here are some events you'll find me at in the coming month!

It's great that the community are ready and willing to start having conversations around death and dying. It's time!

Sat 11th Oct - Toowoomba Death Expo
https://www.deathexpo2025.com/

Thur 30th Oct - Meet a Death Doula
https://moretonbay.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=157433&fbclid=PAT01DUANGfVlleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpxHiAxbeR60-PvdwGWmnx_o6pAsPK5QfD9828xlzvwVhXWnaT1EYWBQgsi49_aem_jDgk1vbTraeD24YylSlz9g

Sat 1st Nov - Brush with Death
https://linktr.ee/DyingToKnow

Sun 9th Nov - Moreton Bay Eco Fest
https://whatsonmoretonbay.com/events/moreton-bay-eco-fest

Come along and say 'Hi'
Annie x

Have you heard of a 'Before I die' wall?"Before I Die is a global participatory public art project that reimagines how t...
30/09/2025

Have you heard of a 'Before I die' wall?

"Before I Die is a global participatory public art project that reimagines how the walls of our cities can help us grapple with mortality and meaning as a community. Created by Candy Chang in New Orleans after the death of a loved one, this project invites people to reflect and share their personal aspirations in public."

We made a portable wall for our recent production of THEATRE OF THE LAST BREATH in July, and this is what people had to say...

It's such a beautiful way to think about life and death.

I'll be taking it with me to the Death Expo Toowoomba on Saturday 11th October. Come along and add your words!

Photo Credit: Cade Etac

What Families Say About Working With Me ⬇️Every family deserves to feel supported, heard, and guided. These are some of ...
29/09/2025

What Families Say About Working With Me ⬇️
Every family deserves to feel supported, heard, and guided. These are some of the kind words shared with me, and it’s why I do this work.
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👣 Walk ’n Talk - a simple, gentle way to open up conversations about death and dying while walking side by side. 👣If you...
29/09/2025

👣 Walk ’n Talk - a simple, gentle way to open up conversations about death and dying while walking side by side. 👣

If you're curious, book in via the link in my bio 🔗

Sometimes, it’s the quietest moments that carry the most weight. ⬇Lighting a candle, and slowing down...There is no rush...
24/09/2025

Sometimes, it’s the quietest moments that carry the most weight. ⬇

Lighting a candle, and slowing down...

There is no rush when it comes to an expected death.

Save this post if you want to remember.

When families invite me in, my role is to take away the stress, so they can focus on their person and each other. If you...
23/09/2025

When families invite me in, my role is to take away the stress, so they can focus on their person and each other.
If you’d like support that’s calm, practical and compassionate, I offer an initial free 15-minute chat. Book your time here - https://calendly.com/anniecaulfield15/15min

Talking about DEATH won't kill you... ⬇️Avoiding it makes things harder for those that you leave behind.Share this post ...
22/09/2025

Talking about DEATH won't kill you... ⬇️

Avoiding it makes things harder for those that you leave behind.

Share this post with someone you love!

Here is some MYTH BUSTING for you ⬇️Myth: Funerals have to be in a church → Truth: Funerals can happen almost anywhere (...
22/09/2025

Here is some MYTH BUSTING for you ⬇️
Myth: Funerals have to be in a church →
Truth: Funerals can happen almost anywhere (garden, park, backyard, community hall).

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