By learning more about death, our mortality, and ways to say goodbye, the inevitable becomes less confronting. Written by Australian journalist Lisa Herbert, this blog aims to reveal interesting, informative, and sometimes fascinating facts and thoughts about end-of-life planning.
So put on some comfy shoes as we explore cemeteries, the world of funerals, and death and dying.
Some of these blogs took weeks of research. The more we learn about death and its rituals, the more comfortable we become with them and our own mortality. I hope these blogs are helpful as you come to terms with your finite existence.
Funerals can be an important community and grief ritual, but not everyone wants one and that creates an ethical dilemma. Philosopher Tim Dean explores who a funeral is for.
When the earthquake struck Christchurch in 2011, those involved in the death care business went to extraordinary efforts to ensure families could farewell their loved ones.
After meeting them in Tamworth NSW about a decade ago, I have admired the Philp’s travels for many years now. Sure, Rob and Julie share
Public information sessions designed to let people know their end-of-life options were well received and revealed some disturbing funeral director tales.
A keen clay shooter, John Wood designed his own coffin – a gun cartridge.
You probably won’t have heard of them, but their work was incredible. They were the soldiers who scoured the battlefields and makeshift cemeteries in far
As people arrived at Amanda’s “Celebration of Life service”, they were given an inscribed pen and a coloured piece of paper. People were asked to write a couple of words to describe Amanda. It was a ‘resounding success!’
Felt, and then carpet, was laid in Westminster Hall, specifically so footsteps couldn’t be heard as the deceased lay-in-state.
Your family doesn’t have to dip into their own savings to pay for your funeral. They can dip into your bank account.
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