‘Wrap our arms around’: Is this the new language of Australian grief? – ABC Religion and Ethics
‘Give me your love, so I can take it with me’: James Valentine’s living funeral – The Age
Strange hours - wonder, dread, and the shape of tiny wings by Chloe Hope, Death & Birds Substack
BOOK: Is This Normal? A book about grief by Joanna Lincolne.
SURVEY: Researchers from La Trobe University and UNSW are currently conducting a national study about funerals and bereavement. Take part HERE
The Australian Death Studies Society interdisciplinary symposium, ‘Death Down Under: Toward an Australian Death Studies’ University of Melbourne on July 10, 2026. Further info ADSS website. Abstracts invited, submitted using this form by 10 May 2026, with acceptance to be announced mid-May. Presenters will be required to be members of the Australian Death Studies Society. Info HERE
Goldfields Gothic Festival of Dark Ideas, Fri 31 July - Sun 2 Aug. Dark Market applications close 30 May. Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum, Sat 1 Aug, 3mx3m stall, $20. Email: gabrielle@thompsonsfunerals.com.au
Death Doula Mini Conference, Sat 14 – Sun 15 Nov 2026. Radius Art, Hepburn Springs 3461 Vic, Cost: $225 ($50 deposit holds your place). Sat Sat:10am-6pm – presentations, lunch. Sun: 10am-2pm - mini workshops, morning tea. Email: ask.deniselove@gmail.com
TRACKS: I Love You Lena – Elias Rahbani / Pile ou Face – Les Loups Noirs / Laughing on the Outside – Bernadette Carroll / Fahrradsattel - Pisse