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Not everyone is comfortable talking about end of life. Let's break down barriers and start having those conversations.

I grew up in a family where death and dying was a normal part of life. Sometimes the deaths were expected following an illness or old age and other times they were unexpected following a traumatic event. Either way, there was sadness and grief, however, culturally we came together to vigil over a 3 day period where there would be story telling about the dead person, songs to soothe sore hearts, jokes to bring in laughter and food to ensure everyone was nourished. Life has taught me that a lot of people are uncomfortable talking about death as much as death itself. We grow up planning for great milestones in life that include graduations, engagements, weddings, travel, buying real estate and so much more. Our last milestone will rarely get a conversation outside of a Will which, statistically, the majority of people die without one leaving a legacy of chaos, compounded grief and greater than necessary legal bills. Being death prepared does not have to be scary nor does it have to be lonely. It does require relevant documentation, conversations with significant people about your life, and end of life wishes; it may mean planning for in home care services as death nears or it may mean transportation to an appropriate facility. Being death prepared does mean those you leave behind aren't being hit by a tsunami of overwhelm because all final instructions and wishes are in place, waiting to be rolled out. Being death prepared allows for you to ease into your final days in peace, in calm and hopefully in the warmth of those you care about most, being with you. Please note this page does not provide Medical advice, Legal advice or Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) services.

14/11/2025

This is such an interesting read.
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05/11/2025

Lifting The Lid Festival of Death and Dying are hosting their 72 hour online festival commencing Nov 14 - 16. There is an incredible line up of national and international speakers ...completely online, in the comfort of your own home. Tickets are still available with a sliding scale capacity to ensure all who really want and need to attend can; follow the link to secure your ticket now.

23/09/2025

Have you thought about writing your Grief story but not sure where to start? The course below may be just the start you're looking for. Follow the link for more information.

It seems like just about everyone thinks the main task of grief is to stop feeling it. We learn that grief should be contained and silenced, quickly dealt with and put behind you. But what grief REALLY needs is to be felt. Giving your grief the opportunity to stretch out, take up space, to simply exist - that changes it somehow.

Letting grief actually HURT allows it to soften. The more you allow your grief space to exist, without trying to force positivity or resolution, the easier it is to carry.

The Writing Your Grief 30 day e-course gives you the space to tell the truth about what it’s like to be you, right here and now, without the need to sugarcoat it or censor yourself to protect other peoples’ feelings.

You won’t find your grief suddenly resolved, but you will find the oddly comforting relief of having space to hear your own voice.

If you want to explore your grief through writing, but need a slower pace than the 30 day course, get one prompt every week with the Writing Your Grief weekly prompt membership.

Saying it on the page – even if you can’t yet say it to the people in your life – is incredibly powerful.

Get started now (or gift the course to someone else) at https://refugeingrief.com/wyg

16/09/2025

💔The Last Time 💔

"There was a last time
for everything -
but I didn't know it then.
The last time you called,
the last time we laughed,
the last time I held your hand
without knowing
I would never hold it again.
Funny, how the end never tells you
that it's arrived -
it just stands quietly
at the door,
waiting for you to notice."

~ K. Ashley

07/09/2025

Grab a cuppa and watch this. It's a casual and gentle conversation around the role of a Death Doula.

In this powerful episode of Death, A Changing Industry, we speak with Dr Emma Clare, CEO of End of Life Doula UK and Chartered Psychologist, about the quiet,...

27/08/2025

An online Death Cafe for the menfolk. Please follow the link to register; the event is this coming Sunday (31st August)

Men rarely attend Death Cafés. This is your invitation to join other men for honest conversation about death, dying & end of life.

26/08/2025

Thank you, Lisa from The Bottom Drawer Book: The After Death Action Plan for highlighting this about Superannuation; something that a LOT of people are unaware of.

At least 6.5 million Australians will have no say in who inherits their superannuation, according to new research from Super Consumers Australia. It is urging people to make sure they have a legally "binding" nomination to ensure their super goes to the people they want it to.

24/08/2025

Barbara Karnes, RN has great End of Life resources available. Follow the link to her page (and beyond) to see what resonates for you.

21/08/2025

Karen Wyatt, beautifully outlines the role of a Death Doula. There is a growing cohort of Death Doulas internationally. Please take the time to read the article which may help you to understand there are people who can help you to be better prepared for navigating an end of life pathway.

Credit and acknowledgement to Karen Wyatt.

And why you need to know about their work

20/08/2025

If you died today - do you have a photo that you would like to be used in your Death Notice? Do you even want a Death Notice? 🤔

06/08/2025

Come on down to The Good Life Good Death Expo at the Colonial Club, Sunday 31st August. Register online - it's FREE.

Palliative Care Queensland warmly invites you to attend the Good Life, Good Death Expo, taking place this August in Cairns

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