Monthly Archives: May 2022

This post provides a moment to pause and reflect on the life of a person who made an enormous contribution to humanity. Three extracts follow … Not for oneself, but for others: A tribute to Thomas E Lovejoy (1941–2021), by … Continue reading →

It is not well known to folks outside the VAD movement that many people of faith are and have been for many years, supporters of those wishing to die with dignity. We reprint below this message from Ian Wood, National … Continue reading →

It’s been a long time coming, but these two stories note how it panned out over the last 24 hours. The first reference is ABC News and the second is from Go Gentle Australia. A race against time as Voluntary … Continue reading →

When it seems like we are stuck with the same old same old ways, it’s good to find that not far to our north we have traditions that are still being practiced and getting some attention. In this story: What … Continue reading →

In the end-of-life and funeral space, there is always the possibility of being boxed in and limited, such that we don’t bring to the table the rich diversity of life’s offerings. Over the years we tried to keep the subject … Continue reading →