Sydney’s ‘king of town hall’ ended up in a pauper’s grave. His support workers are shocked they weren’t told – The Guardian
Castlemaine Cemetery Burial Recovery Project – Know Your Place The Right to be Remembered, Restoring Denied Dignity – Castlemaine Cemetery
How do you become a mortician – Are You Dying To Know?
Mt Alexander Shire Council have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding with Castlemaine Safe Space, contributing $10,000 towards operating costs and volunteer training, helping safe space continue its free drop-in service for people experiencing emotional distress, isolation or suicidal thoughts.
Grave cleaning - Sebastian Szekoluk (Daylesford). Services include: Pressure cleaning and restoration of headstones, Refilling of rabbit/wombat holes, Sealing grave lids, Repainting faded gold lettering, Grass and weed removal around gravesites, General site clean-up and presentation, Scheduled maintenance visits, One-off or ongoing maintenance. “Because while the deceased may have stopped worrying about the lawn, everyone else will forever comment on it.”
The Place for Lost Feelings Created by Clare James, offers a unique, immersive opportunity to pause and reflect on sometimes hidden or forgotten emotions, including loss, grief, gratitude and love. Healesville Living and Learning Centre, Sat 24 & Sun 25 Oct. Book HERE
Plant your grief - Death Cafe Last year guests 'planted their grief'. These intentions are now budding sprouts, ready to be transplanted into a Grief Garden in the East Coburg Neighbourhood house back yard. Watch last years "Let go n let grow" ritual After our death cafe yarns, we offer a planting activity as we move our Grief Garden into its new home. Sun 25 Oct, 2pm - 5pm at NECCHi East Coburg Neighbourhood House Coburg.
1st Death Doula Conference Australia Sat 14 Nov, Daylesford Town Hall, Victoria. A weekend of deepening, widening, and strengthening the Australian death‑doula movement. Cost: $225 payment plans available, E: ask.deniselove@gmailcom to register and pay. Info HERE