Resources
End of life decisions
should not be made
at the end of life.
Jodi Picoult
Everything is more sustainable when we work together. Shout out to the fabulous folk working in the field of doing life and death differently.
Videos
Why thinking about death helps you live a better life - Alua Athur: In a profound talk that examines our brief, perfectly human time on this planet, Alua Arthur asks us to look at our lives through the lens of our deaths in seeking to answer the question: "What must I do to be at peace with myself so that I may live presently and die gracefully?"
Love is not Enough - Advance Care Planning: A 5 minute video I wish everyone would watch, especially those people who deflect from imperative conversations by saying things like - you love me, you’ll know what to do. So so powerful.
What happens as we die - Dr Kathryn Mannix: Most of us have never seen anyone die. Few have any idea what to expect as death approaches, and most have unrealistic fears about it. Dr Kathryn Mannix wants to change that.
Dying for Beginners - Dr Kathryn Mannix: Dr Kathryn Mannix guides a gentle a step by step journey through the process of dying.
End of Life Yarning - an Aboriginal perspective on Death Dying: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people were practising end of life care for thousands of years prior to colonisation. What can we learn from Indigenous perspectives on dying?
Demystifying palliative care and dying for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples: An animated series explores different aspects of what happens when someone’s diagnosed with a life-limiting illness.
Life, death & dying - according to me in 2023: A conversation on how we can meet death and dying differently, and by doing so, live more fully.
Do It Yourself resources
Make your own Coffin Western Australian specs
Lovely resources
CarersWA - Peak body for Carer support
Grief Wise WA - Support for all forms of grief
Ambulance Wish - Granting wishes for the terminally ill
Lionheart Camp For Kids - Grief support for children
Open Arms - Counselling for Veterans & families
Solace Grief - For those grieving their spouse, partner or fiancée
Support After Suicide Hub - LGBTQIA+ Bereavement Care
Reconciliation Australia - First Nations Social & Emotional Care
Websites
Amy Firth - a dead set legend in my eyes, Amy is doing brilliant things in the death care space. From her gentle guides for tough times, to talking to children about death, to all the things everyone should know about funerals and beyond!
Pet Death Rituals- from the brilliant Sarah Kerr of the Centre for Sacred Death Care.
Dying to Know Day - Dying to Know is a national campaign to inspire you to begin to prepare for the inevitable, not with fear, but with purpose, love, and a sense of legacy. Jam packed with incredibly practical checklists and tools too.
Beautiful Poems - emotional, uplifting and inspiring.
My Values - a set of specially constructed statements designed to help you identify, consider and communicate your wishes about the medical treatment you would want in the later stages of life.
Grief Australia- a guiding voice through the universal human experience of grief.
What's Your Grief- explore ideas, experiences, and concepts related to grief, coping, and life after loss.
Books
The Wild Edge of Sorrow - Rituals for Renewal and the Scared Work of Grief - Francis Weller
The Top Five Regrets of the Dying - A Life Transformed by the Dearly Departing - Bronnie Ware
Awakening from Grief - Finding the way back to Joy - John E Welshons
Letting Go - How to plan for a Good Death - Dr Charlie Corke
Belonging - Remembering Ourselves Home - Toko Pa Turner