Witnessed cremation in Australia: What it is, What happens and How to decide.
This image was taken while I was travelling through Cambodia with my young family. It shows a cremator by the side of the road. I asked our driver to pull over so we could take a closer look, which he definitely thought was strange! The cremator was operated by buddhist monks and was in full view of, and accessible to, the local community. To me, this suggests that our discomfort with witnessing cremation comes from our social disconnect from death care, which in turn makes it taboo and confronting.
Supporting young people to attend the funeral of a friend…
The death of a friend is incredibly hard, and funerals can feel overwhelming for young people who have never attended one before. Clear, compassionate guidance helps them know what to expect, feel included, and find ways to participate. This blog offers practical tips for families and schools to support young people through one of life’s most difficult experiences.
My first death story…
My first death story. A story written when I was 16 years old (found in my archive of life!) It describes the first time a saw a dead person and references a work place accident.