I truly believe that everything is more sustainable when we work together and there are some fabulous folk paving the way for doing life and death differently. Everyone knows something we don't and I trust that you may find some gems here too.
DIY resources:
Make your own Coffin Western Australian specs
Australian legal resources:
PLEASE WATCH, everyone! A short but powerful video that highlights why LOVE IS NOT ENOUGH when it comes to advanced care planning
Enduring Power of Guardianship Kit
Enduring Power of Attorney Kit
Lovely resources:
Ambulance Wish granting wishes for the terminally ill
Facebook Legacy / Memorialisation
Videos:
Why thinking about death helps you live a better life: 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? - 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. Kathryn 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.
Grief guidance - possible ways to support grieving hearts: I have a lot to say about grief as we have become close friends. This video is a snippet of my experience, which I am sharing in the hope it supports you to support others & also yourself. I don’t offer a script, just a few suggestions of perhaps what not to say and what I have found more supportive.
Life death & dying - according to me in 2023: Enjoy this rollicking and positive conversation on how we can meet death and dying differently, and by doing so, live more fully, with more purpose.
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
Websites:
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 for planning end of life.
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 - seeks to help people explore ideas, experiences, and concepts related to grief, coping, and life after loss.
Pet Death Rituals - from the brilliant Sarah Kerr of the Centre for Sacred Death Care.