words in winter

DEAD AIR #181 by The Departure

DEAD AIR #181
Hayley West, 94.9MAINfm

White in Japan: why is it the colour of mourning? – My Japan Clothes blog

The Victorian Book of the Dead - A book on the popular and material culture of Victorian death and mourning.

Exploring Greenland's Death Culture: From Taboos to Tradition – Taboo Education

What end-of-life experts know about living well: love your wrinkles, celebrate birthdays and don’t obsess over work – The Guardian

ABC Radio National Law Report – The Law Report's special series Over My Dead Body explores what happens when wills go wrong.

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

This year’s Spring Ball theme is ‘Castlemaine Gothic.’ Hosted by Castlemaine Community House, the Spring Ball is the biggest and most spectacular night of the year, a major annual fundraiser and a true highlight of the local calendar. Sat 12 Sept, Castlemaine Town Hall Tickets: $50 (full price); $35 (conc.) Purchase tickets HERE

Weaving a Shroud Carrier - a weekend immersion into shrouding Castlemaine with Zimmi Forest, d’Vine Creations and facilitated by Hayley West of The Departure. Sat 10 Oct, 9:30am – 4pm & Sun 11 Oct, 10am-3.30pm. Venue tbc, Castlemaine. $380/ $730 if booking for 2 people. Book HERE

TRACKS: Pony - Annette Peacock / Places of Light - Brainticket

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