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End of life is not for wimps. When Ma was very weak and the nurse came to insert her catheter, I sat listening from my bedroom next door. My mother still wanted dignity and privacy when she could get it. … Continue reading →

There are many rules and supposed regulations around the scattering of ‘ashes’ – the cremains – of someone who has died. This story reminds us that various authorities, namely those of a religious nature, have rules and protocols that they … Continue reading →

While some, many, people find the dying and death subject ones to be avoided, others find them fascinating and intriguing. So much so, that they go in search of people who think about and work in these fields of life. … Continue reading →

In this rough and tumble world where everyone seems to be clamoring for more, the words of some the philosophers from time long ago still bring us back to earth – literally. In this article: Seneca: To Find Peace, Stop … Continue reading →

Taking care of our own. What’s involved? This film sheds some light on the subject. When Victorian artist Lee Stephenson discovers she is dying and requests, in no uncertain terms, to die at home, her daughter, a filmmaker, captures this … Continue reading →

While we are encouraged to put in place Advance Health Care Directives, and ensure we have substitute decision makers in the form of an Enduring Guardian for our health and well-being and with a Power of Attorney for our finances … Continue reading →

It’s long been known that when times are hard and nothing seems to be going right, getting into the bush or some other nature space can work wonders on the mind and help us sort out our worries – to … Continue reading →

Dying with Dignity NSW has been hosting webinars on subjects of great relevance to members and friends, covering issues that are overlooked or misunderstood by many people. The truth is death is not a medical event, it is a profoundly … Continue reading →

The aim is to have a positive impact on the environment rather than a negative one, according to Dr Bryan Furness. There’s a much better chance of achieving that with a shroud than a coffin. Anne Furness says natural burial … Continue reading →

Fraser Coast residents will now be able to opt for a natural burial at the new Nikenbah Natural Cemetery. A natural burial is a funeral that seeks to make as little impact upon the environment as possible and to return … Continue reading →