Nicole Grundy End Of Life Doula

25/07/2025

Let’s make a gentler effect

They call it “burn and return” by those who oppose it according to this Story from the UK. Claiming Direct cremation interrupts both this sacred understanding of the dead body and the sense that it has deep and powerful spiritual value.

So Let’s offer pause & time for tribute & values in common ground in this choice with family led after death carex

I’ll call it the ‘Inbetween’ that sacred precious time from last breath to uplift and comes into valuable focus when Direct cremation is preferred.

Being with your person during that time gives families time to come at home, all legal and safe, before the Call. We know this is true xx

Including a dash of doula and a home funeral approach before you call the service supports a meaningful slower goodbye.

Soften the return, I also offer to receive the ashes back to me and I then transfer or prepare ashes & hand deliver

A clerical error last Month resulted in a ding d**g door man delivering MR D’s ash box home to his unexpecting wife of 60 years - Needless to say was not a good

A dash of doula support goes a long way and we can accompany funerary in lots of different ways xox



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In the UK and the US, ‘direct cremations’ – where no mourners are present and relatives and friends can organise their own ceremonies – are on the rise. Is it time to rethink how we say goodbye our loved ones?

24/07/2025

Sharing in the spirit of death literacy. This image maybe confronting may it land gently.

When my Dad learnt he didn’t have to be cremated in a coffin he was grateful.

We in Victoria have had this option across the State for 10 years. For many of the families I serve & in my parents case it was a refreshing choice with great sentimentality in the shrouding process xo

Natural Grace Australia Libby Maloney, Sally Cant & trail blazers in Victoria helping start this evolution.

Sydney families can now engage in this option at Woronora Memorial Park in Sydney’s south currently the only large Metropolitan Memorial Parks (MMP) to get to offer this service at this time.

Few people know it’s an option, despite it being available in states including Tasmania, and Queensland for several years. Paperbark Deathcare in northern NSW has been facilitating them for close to five years.

Rites Sydney thank you, it is great you are facilitating change and helping people achieve their wishes of shroud choice in Sydney.





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21/07/2025

Join me x

The Sycamore Tree Cafe, sounds warm & lovely based in the Heidelberg community with an outlook that encourages conversation.

Details x Dying to Know
“Come along for a morning of conversations & stories around end of life planning and ensuring graceful goodbyes.
The secret I'm glad I shared”
This event is for Dying to Know Day 2025. White Lady Funerals Heidelberg

Super excited with the invitation to be their Death Doula for the Day my heart Sang.

Here are the Deets 💡
The Last Latte-
This is a morning dedicated to open conversations, valuable information, and greater understanding about end-of-life planning, choices, and care.
Whether you're curious, cautious, or simply seeking clarity, this is your chance to ask all the questions you've been dying to know — in a safe, welcoming space.
We're honoured to welcome some special guest speakers
who will help lead conversations with compassion, knowledge, and a touch of inspiration.

At White Lady Funerals, we believe in empowering our community with the tools and conversations that matter most.— and we can't wait to connect with you on this special day.
Event Details:
ensuring graceful
Dying to Know Day - The Last Latte, ensuring graceful goodbyes.
© 10-1 pm
° The Sycamore Tree, 185 Burgundy St, Heidelberg.
Guest Speakers Topics Include: End of Life Planning, Wills and Probate, Community Palliative care, The Life of a Death Doula, Prepaid funerals, All things Death and Dying.

Enjoy tea, coffee, and light refreshments and take-home helpful resources. Plus, be in the draw for a door prize!

Please RSVP by Thursday 31 July to
melissa.mccolley@whiteladyfunerals.com.au




Nicole Grundy End Of Life Doula

21/07/2025

Words & Images matter, and more so when creating awareness on the topic of Voluntary Assisted Dying. campaigns xx

In 2023 media Guidelines were created for journalists &, media co.

Credit - guidelines were drawn up by a subcommittee made up of organisations around Australia and headed by Anne Bunning thanks for the revision Jane Morris. Dying With Dignity Victoria.

Super important still today & Sharing in support of the wonderful groups creating Dying to Know Day events including VAD focus.

These could be really helpful & insightful for your own social media & media

If you would like a full copy Message me your email and I will send to you.

My
Assisted dying is NOT euthanasia

The term 'voluntary assisted dying' is used in law by all Australian jurisdictions. In New Zealand it is
'assisted dying'. These terms most accurately describe the process involved and are preferred by healthcare professionals.

These guidelines were created by Dying with Dignity Victoria, to counter some of that misinformation and to provide media professionals and commentators with practical advice on how to report on end-of-life choice
accurately, ethically and respectfully.

The way we visually represent dying people and their choices is just as important as the words we use. The image can provide a powerful summary of the story. Stock images can be problematic

Always Learning
Xx Nic

26/06/2025

A Post VAD support group starting July xx Dying With Dignity Victoria Griefline

You can choose to attend on a Tuesday night once a week for the 6 week group

Or
Wednesday 10-12pm

You have two options

Please Reach out if you would like more info.

Participants in our VAD support groups have shared that they often find it difficult to discuss their grief openly with people who have not experienced a VAD death. One participant talked about how hard she found it to express her feelings about her husband’s death: “It feels like you need to know people’s position on VAD before you reveal yourself.”
If you or someone you know is looking for support after the VAD death of a family member or friend, we invite you to register for our free, online post-VAD support groups at https://griefline.org.au/get-help/vad-support-groups/. Our next post-VAD groups begin in early July 2025.

20/06/2025

The access generation that may just buy their casket online & create a future where ending well is a measure of living well. 🧡

Humour and lightheartedness in Titans campaigns disrupting the norm Gruen x Titan Casket

18/06/2025

A reoccurring theme in our grief groups - the duality of VAD grief in gratitude x

Here is the research briefings & poetry

https://research.qut.edu.au/voluntary-assisted-dying-regulation/wp-content/uploads/sites/292/2025/06/Expressions-of-gratitude-for-VAD-Research-briefing-with-poetry.pdf

Proud to be one of the 32 families in this QUT research project and sharing this 6th paper