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DEAD AIR #179 by The Departure

DEAD AIR #179
Hayley West, 94.9MainFM

REMINDER: Weaving a Coffin/Shroud Carrier - a weekend immersion into shrouding Castlemaine.  Join us in Castlemaine for a weekend immersion into the art of shrouding and weaving. Led by Zimmi Forest, d’Vine Creations and facilitated by Hayley West of The Departure. All materials and morning teas are provided; bring your own lunch, your questions, and your personal experiences. Sat 10 Oct, 9:30am–4pm & Sun 11 Oct, 10am-3.30pm. Venue tbc, Castlemaine. $380/ $730 if booking for 2 people. Book HERE

When I am dying by Gabrielle Elise Jimenez – The Hospice Heart

What to say when someone is dying, according to hospice workers – TIME

BOOK: Curious Coffins and Riveting Rituals, Death Practices Around the World - Booktopia

Why We Don't Feed Our Dead to VulturesTaboo Education

A Words in Winter event - The Last Good Conversation: Death, Ritual and What Comes Next. E A Gleeson and Hannah Gould with Amy Pagett. Sun 30 Aug 11:30am - 12:30pm, Daylesford Town Hall. Book HERE

Today, Mon 10 Aug is the 40th day after the death of the much loved artist Petrus Spronk. The Convent Gallery in Daylesford invites you to visit their Chapel to light a candle for Petrus, open from 10am-4pm. In Eastern European traditions, the 40th day after death is a vital milestone when the soul's earthly journey concludes.

Adam Rutinya (Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) Care Navigator for central Victoria) will be at the Dying To Ask event hosted by Amanda Collins tomorrow Tues 11 Aug 10.30am-12pm, morning tea provided. Call Heathcote Community House ph.5433 2820. Now moved to a bigger space!

Great Stupa Death Festival A day to come together as a community to reflect, connect and celebrate life.  Sat 19 Sept, 11am-3pm, Great Stupa of Universal Compassion, Myers Flat, FREE.

The Final Course - a guided online workshop in end of life and death care planning, Thurs 27 August 7-9pm AEST– Nyx Funerals

TRACKS: Into The Ground – Acid King / Sparrow - Windhand

DEAD AIR #125 by The Departure

DEAD AIR #125
Hayley West, 94.9 MainFM

‘Creativity and Funeral Rites; The use of creative arts during wakes, funerals & memorials’ with Joh Fairley - AHFA Wed 26 March 2025, 7-8.30pm AEDT.

Lifting The Lid Death Festival, 14-16 Nov 2025, apply via the Presenters Application Form HERE

The 2025 Festival of Death and Dying 22-23 Nov, Rushcutters Bay, Sydney. Super early-bird tickets available now.

Castlemaine Fringe Festival - Remembrance Rave with DJ Alkaline Hydrolysis (that’s me!) is on at the Flamin’ Galah Fringe Hub, Mechanics Lane. Wed 2 April 6-8pm. Please add your songs to the playlist, it can be accessed through the Castlemaine Fringe Festival webpage HERE it’s FREE and an all ages event so children are welcome! I can't guarantee all the songs will be played as we only have two hours, but please add your choices to the mix.

Amy Firth – Funeral Music Guide: a playlist for every mood and occasion - The Classics, Uplifting, Emotive Songs, Unique & Unusual

How To Kill A Witch: A Guide For The Patriarchy, by Claire Mitchell & Zoe Venditozzi - Booktopia

Sign up for the University of Bath - Centre for Death & Society newsletter HERE

Interview with actor Letty and producer Theresa from ‘Constellations’ for the Castlemaine Fringe Festival. Book tickets for a show HERE – Wesley Hill Hall - 28, 29, 30 March & 4, 5, 6 April. $30/$25. Sunday sessions have Q&A directly following the event.

TRACKS: You – Marcia Hines / You Are The Sunshine Of My Life – Stevie Wonder / Everybody Dies – Billie Eilish

DEAD AIR #118 by The Departure

DEAD AIR #118
Hayley West, 94.9 MainFM

Chewton Cemetery stolen equipment! See their Facebook post - Please contact Castlemaine Police if you see or hear anything. Reward offered.

Deathweavers is a free and private online community for deathworkers. Sign up HERE to join the site. Insta: @deathweavers

‘How to plan a DIY Funeral: Is it even possible?’– Taboo Education YouTube

‘Public Grief, Public Space’, Brunswick Mechanics Institute, Fri 31 Jan, 6:30-8pm AEDT. Book HERE

TerraCon 2025 -‘Embracing the Future of Terramation’ 4&5 Feb, Tacoma WA, USA

The 2nd International Death Literacies Symposium, Brussels, Belgium, 17&18 March 2025.

AHFA presents: ‘Creativity and Funeral Rites; The use of creative art during wakes, funerals & memorials’ with Joh Fairley of Nyx Funerals, Wed 26 March, 7-8.30pm AEDT. Book HERE

LGBTQ+ Legal Planning Online Workshops - W1 ‘Legal Tips and End of Life Decisions’ Tues 4 Feb, 6-7pm. W2 ‘Advance Care Planning’ Tues 11 Feb, 6-7pm. Facebook post Email: Zoe Hinton, zhinton@acon.org.au

NDAN Presents - ‘The churchyard itself is a great-nuisance. The lively burial grounds of the eighteenth century with Dr Dan O’Brien’ Fri 7 Feb, 7-9pm AEDT Book HERE

 TRACKS: A Want a Break Thru – The Hykkers / In the Jungle – The Hygrades / Love and Death – Ebo Taylor