2025: Reflections on the Year That’s Been
As December settles in and the year begins to slow, I’ve found myself pausing more often. Not to plan the next thing, but to reflect on what this year has been, what it’s taught me, and how grateful I feel to be exactly where I am.
How Death Is Honoured Around the World
In my work as a funeral director, I’m often reminded that while death is universal, the way we honour it is anything but. Across cultures, countries, and belief systems, people mark the end of life in deeply different ways.
What they all have in common is meaning. Ritual. Presence. And the need to gather and acknowledge what has been lost.
A Gentle Guide to Funerals in Marrickville: How I Support Families Through Meaningful Farewells
Planning a funeral in Marrickville or the surrounding Inner West can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re navigating it during a time of grief. In this blog, I share a warm, first-person look at how funerals in Marrickville work, the options available, including memorials and prepaid planning, and how I’m here to support families with care, clarity, and compassion.
🕊️ A Quiet Honour: Supporting a Family Through VAD in NSW
Recently, I had the privilege of supporting a family whose loved one made the deeply considered decision to access VAD in NSW. A few weeks before his passing, I met with him at home. From our first conversation, I sensed both peace and acceptance. He was living with a terminal illness and had chosen to […]
How to Write a Memorable Funeral Tribute: 5 Essential Things to Include
Writing a funeral tribute for someone you love can feel like standing at the base of Mt Everest, staring up and wondering how you will ever reach the top. You know the journey matters, but in that moment it is hard to take the first step. The good news is that a tribute does not […]
Dying To Know Day Marrickville Recap
On 9 August, Marrickville came alive for Dying to Know Day – a national initiative to encourage open conversations about death, dying, and end-of-life planning. Our local event was warm, vibrant, and full of connection. We had live music setting the tone, plenty of delicious food, and even a lively round of death trivia that […]