Walker Family Funerals Perth

18/11/2025

Thank you for sharing the petition for human body composting. Couldn’t be more grateful with the positive response.

https://www.parliament.wa.gov.au/Parliament/LCePetitions.nsf/($All)/3C7DD29543992D1148258D3F00250034?opendocument&

17/11/2025

Cara from Walker Family Funerals will be joining Jo Trilling on ABC Radio today to talk about Natural Organic Reduction — a gentle, sustainable alternative in end-of-life care.
If you’re curious about how this option could shape the future of funerals in Western Australia, tune in and join the conversation.

Afternoons keeps you entertained, informed, and gives you plenty of food for thought.

11/11/2025

We did it!!
The petition is now live on the WA Parliament website. https://www.parliament.wa.gov.au/Parliament/LCePetitions.nsf/($All)/3C7DD29543992D1148258D3F00250034?opendocument

Let’s Bring Human Body Composting to Western Australia 🌿
We have a rare opportunity to help shape the future of sustainable death care in WA.
An official e-petition has been launched on the Parliament of Western Australia website calling for the legalisation of human body composting — a gentle, environmentally friendly alternative to burial and cremation.
This process, also known as Natural Organic Reduction, returns the body to the earth naturally, transforming it into nutrient-rich soil that supports new life. It’s already legal in several parts of the world and offers families another meaningful, sustainable choice.
We’re asking our community to stand with us in support of this change. Every signature counts in showing that Western Australians are ready for greener, more compassionate end-of-life options.
🌱 Learn more about Natural Organic Reduction on our website.
🖋️ Please sign and share with friends, family, and community groups across WA.

Details about a Legislative Council petition.

07/11/2025

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06/11/2025

✨ From Faerie to Funeral Director ✨
Once upon a time, I was known as a faerie — performing around the world, spreading messages about caring for the earth and living with the magic of nature. When I introduced myself as a funeral director, people were often shocked. Most say, “That’s such an extreme change!”
But to me, it’s not a change at all — it’s simply a deepening of purpose. 🌿

Both paths are about honouring life, caring for what’s sacred, and helping others find meaning. Now, instead of performing on stages, I stand beside families during their hardest moments. I care for the deceased with reverence, whispering, “You’ve done a good job. Everyone will be okay. You can rest now.”

I craft ceremonies woven with music, stories, and moments of reflection that linger long after. And I’m working to bring more heart, transparency, and sustainability into death care.
Yes, I may look different — but the purpose is the same: to honour life in all its beautiful cycles. 🌸

04/11/2025

Beneath the surface, transformation is always occurring. Honouring the deceased during their initial hours of passing is an act of profound love and respect.

The instant breath leaves the body, life does not vanish — it unravels.
Not in silence, but in a slow, invisible collapse.

The brain is the first to surrender, starved of oxygen, its neurons flickering out like dying stars. The heart follows, then the great engines of the body — the liver, the kidneys, the pancreas — each fighting for a few more desperate moments before the dark settles in.

And yet… the body is not done.
Beneath the still skin, a quiet rebellion continues.

The cells of the cornea, the tendons, even the heart valves, hold on for hours. Skin endures for a day. White blood cells, the soldiers of our immune system, march on for nearly three.

Scientists call it the twilight of death — that eerie window when life lingers in fragments. Deep inside, certain genes awaken as if unaware the war is lost, transcribing DNA into RNA in a last act of defiance.
It’s as if the body whispers, “Not yet.”

But this defiance has a cost. In organ donors, some of these frantic postmortem cells mutate — their chaos carried into another life, perhaps explaining why some transplant recipients face strange, higher risks.

Death, it seems, is not a line but a landscape — a passage where some parts of us resist the end, even as the rest fades to silence.

Because life doesn’t stop all at once.
It fades, cell by cell, whisper by whisper —
and in that fading lies the final mystery of being alive.

29/10/2025

Supporting Young People Through Su***de Loss 💛
Supporting a young person after su***de loss is never easy. It’s one of the hardest journeys a family can face — but no one should have to walk it alone.

There are incredible grief support organisations and counsellors ready to stand beside families during this time.

Anglicare WA are hosting a free workshop next Thursday in Leederville, offering guidance for parents and carers who are supporting young people after su***de loss.

This compassionate and practical session will explore:
💬 Understanding su***de bereavement in young people
🗣️ How to talk with young people about su***de
💛 Recognising signs of grief
🌱 Practical strategies to support them as they move forward

If you know someone who could use this support, please share or encourage them to register. Every bit of understanding helps a young person feel less alone.

Join us for a practical and supportive workshop designed to help parents and carers navigate supporting a young person after su***de loss.

27/10/2025

27/10/2025

🌿 Talking to Children About Death
One of the most common questions we hear from families is — “Should my child be involved when someone dies?”
It’s a deeply personal question, and one that doesn’t come with a simple answer.

When making decisions for our children — what they eat, how they learn, or how much screen time they have — we often forget another vital topic: how we talk about death.
Loss can come in many forms and often without warning — the death of a pet, a grandparent, or even an infant. In those moments, it’s natural to wonder what’s right for your child. Should they attend the funeral? Should they see the person who has died?

At Walker Family Funerals, we believe conversations about death should be approached with the same openness and care we give to other parts of life. When we avoid talking about death, we leave children to fill in the blanks with their own imagination — and that can sometimes make it scarier than it really is.
Every child is different. Some want to ask questions, others simply want to be close.

Opening the door to these conversations early — through storybooks, gentle chats, or even films that explore loss — helps build emotional understanding and resilience.
For many families, a pet’s passing is a child’s first experience with death. As painful as it can be, it’s also an opportunity to show them what love, grief, and remembrance can look like within your family.

Simple rituals — wrapping their pet in a blanket, placing flowers, or creating a small memorial — help children understand that death is a natural part of life, not something to be feared.
We’ve seen time and again that children are more capable than we often give them credit for. They can express what feels right for them — whether that’s seeing their loved one, helping to say goodbye, or sitting quietly nearby.

So, walk with them. Sit with them. Cry with them.
Let them see that grief is love expressed differently.
When we allow honesty, gentleness, and love to lead the way, we give our children the gift of understanding that death, while painful, is also a part of the human experience.

24/10/2025

What if we transformed the way we say goodbye, infusing it with the vibrancy and individuality of the person being honored? By embracing their essence, we can craft a farewell that not only celebrates their life but also leaves a lasting impact on those who loved them.