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.
The more we learn about death and its rituals, the more comfortable we become with them and our own mortality. I hope these blogs (some of which took weeks of research) are helpful as you come to terms with your finite existence.
The inventor of the mushroom coffin says there are no chemicals or glues used in its construction, just hemp and mycelium.
If we want real, eco-friendly death care, the solution isn’t making grieving families feel guilty about their choices. It comes down to real government regulation, industry-wide standards, and independent research.
Coffins grown from mushrooms are being imported into Australia, offering more consumer choice. From a biotech company in the Netherlands, 20,000 have been used by families around the world.
We’ve forgotten how to care for our dead. One hundred years ago, the family or women in the community would have prepared Jane Sloman’s body for the funeral. Today, we outsource that responsibility to funeral directors.
Independent funeral directors and death doulas tell of their body shrouding experiences.
Invocare is now allowing shrouded cremations at its crematoria facilities across New South Wales and Queensland.
Across Australia, every state and territory operates a compulsory third-party (CTP) insurance or accident compensation scheme. These safety nets are specifically designed to provide financial assistance to help cover funeral expenses for anyone tragically killed in a road crash.
In absolutely awful news, a body has been found, believed to be that of a missing 5-year-old Alice Springs girl. The Aboriginal girl had been
The tale of a women’s sister who pursued her older sister’s husband. The story of infidelity came when exploring a headstone and grave and the Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.
