Death Chat Geelong

07/04/2026

Just a reminder of our Death Chat Cafe tomorrow 10-11.30am at Brioche Cafe Newtown.

We have a special guest Frances D'Arcy-Tehan from Tender Funeral Geelong who will talk about Trunyan Village Bali Funerary Rites and Rituals. There will be a short documentary.

Other topics for discussion will be updates on Voluntary Assisted Dying ((VAD) and the affects on Government changes to Support At Home which involves our elderly terminally ill.

All welcome. Any enquiries Martine 0411727930.

10/02/2026

Hello, just a gentle reminder we have our first Death Chat Cafe tomorrow 10-11.30am (Wednesday 11th February) at Cafe Brioche Newtown.
Qualified Death Doulas will be in attendance to answer any questions.

A safe and intimate space to chat about Death and Dying.

All welcome. No charge but buy your own beverage to support the Cafe if you can.

Hope to see you.

Martine 🌺
PH 0411727930 for enquiries.
End of life Doula Doula Care

09/12/2025

Just a reminder we are still having a gathering tomorrow (Wednesday 10th December) at 10am. It's a casual affair over a cuppa at Cafe Brioche West Fyans Street Newtown Geelong.

See you there and wishing you all a peaceful end to the year and blessings for 2026.

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09/11/2025

Just a little reminder of our Death Chat this Wednesday 12th November at 10-11.30 am Cafe Brioche West Fyans Street Newtown Geelong.

It will be our official last one for 2025 and already a busy agenda including the latest updates on Voluntary Assisted Dying legislation changes and the update on Anam Cara Hospice. We also have some new guests who will share their experiences with Death and Dying.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

RSVP Martine 0411727930.

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19/10/2025

An interesting article. Please read.

For many, voluntary assisted dying has come to symbolise control over how life ends. Yet dying well isn't just about those final hours. That's where a deathwalker like Zenith can help.

09/10/2025

One of our local Funeral Homes in Geelong (Kings Funerals) are holding an entertaining and light hearted (funny) performance about the Swedish Art of Death Cleaning.

We have covered this topic many times in our Cafe Chat, always ending up in laughter which is good for our souls.

So come along and bring someone you may want to silently give a nudge about clearing some unwanted and unneeded possessions.

Join Delia as she turns her attention to cleaning out "the shed" following her mother's unexpected death.

20/09/2025

A heartfelt sharing of this man's reflections on a simple life in later years and thoughts about his after life memorial.
Many topics we have discussed at our chats, including decluttering and resting places.
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Support us in creating more films like this : http://www.patreon.com/reflectionsoflife Thank you. Justine & Michael 💚To live simply is not about giving thin...

09/09/2025

Just a little reminder of our Death Chat Cafe tomorrow, Wednesday 10th September at 10am Brioche Cafe Newtown.
All welcome.
We have an open forum to talk about Death and Dying in an intimate and private place.
Bring questions and a sense of humour and we will offer support and advice from qualified attendees.

See you then.
Phone Martine for enquiries, 0411727930 no need to RSVP.

07/08/2025

Today is Dying To Know Day.
Dying to know day is an annual campaign that brings to life conversations and community action around death, dying and bereavement.

Dying to know day is held across the month of August and the 8th is a signature date.

Join us at our next Death Chat Cafe Wednesday 13th August to celebrate at Cafe Brioche Newtown Geelong.

Phone Martine 0411727930 for bookings. 💜

Thanks to Gabby at The Hospice Heart for photo and words. 💗

29/07/2025

Very honoured to attend again the annual fund-raising and awareness breakfast for Hope Bereavement Care early this morning (it was still dark).

Hope Bereavement Care is a not-for-profit organisation in Geelong, offering information, support and counselling to anyone in the region affected by sudden and unexpected death.

A very needed service in times of need.

Thankyou to for donating the catering.

29/06/2025

A beautiful home funeral.
Following her end of life plan and wishes.

Teena requested a home vigil so that her family could visit to say goodbye. This video depicts the tender and personal nature of home-based after-death care....

19/06/2025

An interesting conversation with a Hospice nurse who, after becoming a Buddhist Nun, helps others in their end of life journey.

In today's episode, Gen Kelsang Gomlam delves into the profound and often uncharted territory of death and dying. Having worked as a nurse for over 30 years,...