Talking to Zimmi Forest LIVE about the coffin weaving & shrouding experience this weekend.
A weekend immersion into shrouding and weaving hosted by master weaver of 30+ years Zimmi Forest from NSW and facilitated by local, independent death worker Hayley West of The Departure. Together, we will weave a shroud carrier and/or a coffin out of the invasive Cats Claw vine. An opportunity to learn and share curiosities and questions around the practice of shrouding and open up conversations anything death, dying and grieving. All materials and morning teas are provided. Book via Humantix, search for 'Coffin Weaving Castlemaine' or contact Hayley directly at hello@thedeparture.com.au Sat 10 Oct, 9:30am – 4pm & Sun 11 Oct, 10am-3.30pm. Venue: The Old Gaol, Castlemaine. Book HERE
Reflections on a Balinese Ngamen Cremation Ceremony by the wonderful Gen Ward from Mind Your Head, 9-10am Wednesdays on 94.9MainFM.
AHFA Information videos including Global history and evolution of euthanasia and assisted dying with Dr Philip Nitschke. Death Literacy as Community Practice with Dr Kerrie Noonan. Creating rituals of dress and death with Dr. Pia Interlandi.
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