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DEAD AIR #152 by The Departure

The conversation no one wants to have with their parents (and it’s not about sex) – SMH

In Tokyo, a new space for writing letters to the departed as a quiet ritual of grief – TrendWatching

Australia’s Coffin Confessor Bill Edgar signs major television deal in the U.S securing the rights for the inspiration/adaptation of The Coffin Confessor’s life story.

Tender Funerals is thrilled to announce the launch of our new Registered Training Organisation RiteSkill Education & Training.

ALSO: IFISS short courses & Funeral Fix, Funeral Director training.

Being a mortician is hard on your body – Are You Dying to Know? YouTube

Ashworks creates bespoke memorial art using a unique process that transforms ashes into art. You can meet Gav Barbey (artist) and Dana Ronan (storyteller) at the Ashworks Launch, Thu 4 Dec, 5:30-8pm, 108 Urquhart St, Ballarat Central VIC. RSVP HERE

NDAN & AHFA jointly presents End of Life: Bodies in Dress and Death with Dr Pia Interlandi. Online, Sat 6 Dec, 7- 9PM AEDT. Book HERE

Showing Up For Each Other: Community Death Care Workshop - funded by the Wicking Trust. Supported by the Australian Home Funeral Alliance, in conjunction with Social Health Australia and the Death Literacy Institute. Led by myself, Jenny Blake & Nici Wright. Saturday 11 – Sunday 12 April, Venue TBC. EOIs open now, submit HERE

TRACKS: Suspirium – Thom Yorke / Love Wheel – Daniel Johnston

DEAD AIR #133 by The Departure

Mother’s GoFundMe to have son’s body cryogenically frozen - 7News

Interview with a mortician, Are you Dying to Know? - YouTube

New law in NSW for joint burial of companion animals and owners – Emma Hurst MP

Would you use a death doula? A University of Adelaide research project, contribute HERE

Goldfields Gothic Festival of Dark Ideas – Market Stalls

Break the Mould with Anwyn, podcast with me Hayley West!

Grief Garments EOI extended to 14 June, for Sydney people, info HERE

EOI is open to participate in The Wall of Death small work exhibition at Merchants of Mostyn opening 31 Oct, email for more info: admin@merchantsofmostyn.com.au

TRACKS: Diamond Dancer – Bill Callahan / Something on your mind – Karen Dalton