Sort as you go and don’t rush: six steps to clearing out a loved one’s home when they die – The Guardian
Good2Go presents - Swedish Death Cleaning vs EVERYTHING (the shed) a modern gothic tale of grief, tenderness, and mythmaking after loss. Wesley Hill Hall, Castlemaine, Sun 26 Oct, 3:30-5:30pm. Tickets $20/$25. Book HERE
The Forgotten Caregivers: Reclaiming the Sacred Masculine in Death-care – Paula Adams
Good Grief Lounge presents - Something Happened on the Way to Enlightenment performed by Crone Theatre. Northern Arts Hotel, Castlemaine, Mon 6 Oct, 11.30am. Tickets $10 Book HERE
The Blessing of the Animals Sunday 5 October. You are invited to bring your pet, suitably restrained, or else a photo, for a blessing by minister Rev Sarah Tomilson. Or you can send a photo in advance to 0410 799 297 and it will be displayed during the service. Harcourt Uniting Church, Buckley Street, Harcourt (9am) or Castlemaine Uniting Church, Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine (10.30am).
Mt Alexander Seniors Festival 2025 End of Life Planning talk by me Hayley, Wed 15 Oct, 10-11am. Book HERE. The Departure & Central & Northern Victorian Holistic Death Doula Network will also have a table at the mini expo during Community Lunch, Tues 7 Oct, 12-2pm. Info HERE
AHFA presents: Skeletons in the Closet: The Ossuaries of Europe with Cat Irving. Mon 13 Oct, 7-8.30pm AEDT online, free. Info HERE
NDAN presents: Human Composting in Australia. Come and hear about the process, the work and the possibilities for Australia with guest speakers Jude Warren, Aria McCarthy-Lochner and Tui Davidson. Fri 10 Oct, 6-8pm AEDT online. NDAN members $5, $20 others. Book HERE
Grief Retreat – Grieving Together is a special day dedicated to those who are grieving and includes a range of activities and experiences catered to support and help in gaining a greater understanding of your grief. Resources and in-person support will be available from specialist bereavement support volunteers. Bunurong Memorial Park, Dandenong South, Sat 11 Oct, 9am-5pm.Tickets $60. Info HERE
TRACKS: On Your Living Room Floor – Ground Components / Eighty-Zer0 – Hierophants / Coup de Gronk – Part Dozen