DEAD AIR #181 by The Departure

DEAD AIR #181
Hayley West, 94.9MAINfm

White in Japan: why is it the colour of mourning? – My Japan Clothes blog

The Victorian Book of the Dead - A book on the popular and material culture of Victorian death and mourning.

Exploring Greenland's Death Culture: From Taboos to Tradition – Taboo Education

What end-of-life experts know about living well: love your wrinkles, celebrate birthdays and don’t obsess over work – The Guardian

ABC Radio National Law Report – The Law Report's special series Over My Dead Body explores what happens when wills go wrong.

A Words in Winter event - The Last Good Conversation: Death, Ritual and What Comes Next. E A Gleeson and Hannah Gould with Amy Pagett. Sun 30 Aug 11:30am - 12:30pm, Daylesford Town Hall. Book HERE

This year’s Spring Ball theme is ‘Castlemaine Gothic.’ Hosted by Castlemaine Community House, the Spring Ball is the biggest and most spectacular night of the year, a major annual fundraiser and a true highlight of the local calendar. Sat 12 Sept, Castlemaine Town Hall Tickets: $50 (full price); $35 (conc.) Purchase tickets HERE

Weaving a Shroud Carrier - a weekend immersion into shrouding Castlemaine with Zimmi Forest, d’Vine Creations and facilitated by Hayley West of The Departure. Sat 10 Oct, 9:30am – 4pm & Sun 11 Oct, 10am-3.30pm. Venue tbc, Castlemaine. $380/ $730 if booking for 2 people. Book HERE

TRACKS: Pony - Annette Peacock / Places of Light - Brainticket

DEAD AIR #180 by The Departure

DEAD AIR #180
Hayley West, 94.9MainFM

Palestinians hold mass funeral for 112 victims of Israeli strikes on Sabra three years ago – ABC News

Mornington Green Living Legacy Gardens – cremains in already established trees

Ecoash – treat the cremains so they can be planted in a garden.

Would you like to better understand the complexity of suicide and learn how to support someone impacted by suicide? Join Roses in the Ocean's TouchPoints Community Workshop and gain practical knowledge, tools, and confidence to recognise and respond to suicide in your community. Together, we can create more compassionate, informed, and supportive communities. Read this: READINESS TO BE INVOLVED IN SUICIDE PREVENTION Find out more information and register to attend this free online workshop. Wed 9 Sep AEST, register HERE

Bookings are now open for Death Literacy as Community Practice hosted by the Australian Home Funeral Alliance. What if caring for the dying wasn't just a health service job, but something we all do together? Dr Kerrie Noonan shows how everyday relationships build the skills and confidence we need to navigate death, grief and caregiving. She’ll share insights from the global Death Literacy movement, and explain how communities can reduce fear and isolation, and strengthen our collective capacity to care. Online, Tues 15 Sept, 7-8:30pm AEST. Dr Noonan is a research fellow at La Trobe University and Director of the Death Literacy Institute. Don’t miss it. Register HERE.

AHFA presents "Global history and evolution of euthanasia and assisted dying" with Dr Philip Nitschke – Register HERE Online, 7pm AEST Friday 28 August.

Have you contributed to the Go Gentle Australia 2026 National VAD Survey? This survey is for patients, families and the general public. It only takes a few minutes and all your answers are de-identified. Survey HERE

A Words in Winter event - The Last Good Conversation: Death, Ritual and What Comes Next. E A Gleeson and Hannah Gould with Amy Pagett. Sun 30 Aug 11:30am - 12:30pm, Daylesford Town Hall. Book HERE

 Great Stupa Death Festival A day to come together as a community to reflect, connect and celebrate life.  Sat 19 Sept, 11am-3pm, Great Stupa of Universal Compassion, Myers Flat, FREE.

The Final Course - a guided online workshop in end of life and death care planning, Thurs 27 August 7-9pm AEST– Nyx Funerals

Weaving a Shroud Carrier - a weekend immersion into shrouding Castlemaine.  Join us in Castlemaine for a weekend immersion into the art of shrouding, where we will collectively weave a shroud carrier from invasive Cats Claw vine. Led by master weaver Zimmi Forest, d’Vine Creations and facilitated by Hayley West of The Departure, this open and inclusive workshop explores the how, why, and when of shrouding, alongside broader conversations about death, dying, and grief, with an optional opportunity to experience being shrouded. All materials and morning teas are provided; bring your own lunch, your questions, and your personal experiences. Sat 10 Oct, 9:30am – 4pm & Sun 11 Oct, 10am-3.30pm. Venue tbc, Castlemaine. $380/ $730 if booking for 2 people. Book HERE

TRACKS: 2 Wheel Nation & On To Everafter - Acid King / Ash Souvenir - Ragana & Drowse

DEAD AIR #179 by The Departure

DEAD AIR #179
Hayley West, 94.9MainFM

REMINDER: Weaving a Coffin/Shroud Carrier - a weekend immersion into shrouding Castlemaine.  Join us in Castlemaine for a weekend immersion into the art of shrouding and weaving. Led by Zimmi Forest, d’Vine Creations and facilitated by Hayley West of The Departure. All materials and morning teas are provided; bring your own lunch, your questions, and your personal experiences. Sat 10 Oct, 9:30am–4pm & Sun 11 Oct, 10am-3.30pm. Venue tbc, Castlemaine. $380/ $730 if booking for 2 people. Book HERE

When I am dying by Gabrielle Elise Jimenez – The Hospice Heart

What to say when someone is dying, according to hospice workers – TIME

BOOK: Curious Coffins and Riveting Rituals, Death Practices Around the World - Booktopia

Why We Don't Feed Our Dead to VulturesTaboo Education

A Words in Winter event - The Last Good Conversation: Death, Ritual and What Comes Next. E A Gleeson and Hannah Gould with Amy Pagett. Sun 30 Aug 11:30am - 12:30pm, Daylesford Town Hall. Book HERE

Today, Mon 10 Aug is the 40th day after the death of the much loved artist Petrus Spronk. The Convent Gallery in Daylesford invites you to visit their Chapel to light a candle for Petrus, open from 10am-4pm. In Eastern European traditions, the 40th day after death is a vital milestone when the soul's earthly journey concludes.

Adam Rutinya (Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) Care Navigator for central Victoria) will be at the Dying To Ask event hosted by Amanda Collins tomorrow Tues 11 Aug 10.30am-12pm, morning tea provided. Call Heathcote Community House ph.5433 2820. Now moved to a bigger space!

Great Stupa Death Festival A day to come together as a community to reflect, connect and celebrate life.  Sat 19 Sept, 11am-3pm, Great Stupa of Universal Compassion, Myers Flat, FREE.

The Final Course - a guided online workshop in end of life and death care planning, Thurs 27 August 7-9pm AEST– Nyx Funerals

TRACKS: Into The Ground – Acid King / Sparrow - Windhand