DEAD AIR #167 / April 22, 2026 by The Departure

Nicole Kidman is training to be a ‘death doula’. What is a death doula? – The Conversation

Before Ruth died, we agreed on her ‘ghost’ sign. Experts say it’s a powerful tool for working through grief – The Guardian

I Investigated Australia's Most Controversial Death Law – Taboo Education, You Tube

Good Grief Lounge, Northern Arts Hotel Castlemaine, Sat 2 May, 11am-2pm. Emma Tranter from BARE funerals, Arts Administrator Selene Bateman talking shrouds, and a chance to create with clay with Asian Medicine Practitioner & ceramicist Lisa McPherson. $10 book HERE.

NDAN presents a panel discussion on restoration, conservation and natural burial. Wed 29 April, 6.30-8.30pm AEST, book HERE

TRACKS: I’m In Your Mind – King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard / Good Fortune – PJ Harvey

DEAD AIR #129 / April 24, 2025 by The Departure

Happy Śmigus-Dyngus Day! Or Easter Monday for others…

‘Daring to Drop the ‘D’ Word’ – Sincere Ceremonies Karen Brady

‘Why do embalmed bodies feel hard to touch?’ – Are You Dying To Know? YouTube

PODCAST: ‘Let's talk about death, baby’ – Life’s Blooming with James Valentine with Andrew Denton & Kerrie Noonan

Dying to Know Day (August 8) free online webinar about planning your own event. Register HERE Tues 29 April, 2025, 1-1:45pm AEST.

Alluvium Water Cremations Transparency Tour: Mornington, Tasmania, Sat 17 May, 2-3.30pm Details: Facebook event

AHFA presents: Grief and Creative Practice with Chloe Coelho. Wed 28 May, 7-8.30pm AEST. Register HERE

NDAN Panel Discussion on Limited Tenure Burial. Guest panelists: Denise Ora, Ben Kelly, Dr Pia Interlandi, Joe Sehee and Dr Samuel Holleran. Online, Mon 28 April 2025, 6pm. Register HERE

Life Options Death Doula course, online 10 module with Denise Love, Ruth Boydell & Barb Ferguson. Next intake: April 30 2025, all courses can be found HERE

Speakers to be announced soon for the first of the Good Grief Lounge series at the Northern Arts Hotel Castlemaine, Sat 3 May, 11am-1pm. Details HERE

REMINDER: this weekend --- Climate Café at Castlemaine Community House, Saturday & Death Café Maldon on Sunday.

TRACKS: from the new Divide & Dissolve album Insatiable