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A review by Melissa: "I have attended two Death Cafe events that were moderated by Bonita Ralph. It has been an overwhelming positive experience to air my own questions and thoughts and listen to and share with others the fears, concerns and curiosi
A table with a large plate of assorted cookies including chocolate-coated, rectangular, and round cookies, surrounded by coffee mugs, books, a lit candle, and snacks. People are gathered around, some holding papers, with chairs visible in the backgro
Quote about a positive experience at Death Cafe, mentioning warmth, expertise, and companionship, attributed to Ed. The quote is on a blue background with white text, includes a coffee cup icon, and a social media handle '@deatheducation'.
Selfie of a smiling woman with curly gray hair in a black top, in a room with bookshelves, chairs, and a large window in the background. The Death Cafe venue at Princes Hill Community Centre.
A review by Melissa : "Bonita creates a safe container and guides with a light and confident touch. She has a great talent for distilling and condensing the essence of a subject that is being discussed. She then draws out and translates and conveys t
A candle on a wooden plate, a small open book, and red pens on a beige cloth with a diamond pattern, along with a vase of flowers, all set on a white bench against a gray wall.
Event flyer for 'Children and Young People at the Bedside' by Bonita Ralph, part of the 'Lifting the Lid International Festival of Death & Dying 2025,' featuring a smiling woman with curly blonde hair wearing blue jewelry, with the date 'Friday Novem
A table with books, papers, candles, medication, snacks, and informational materials, set up for a Death Cafe. death.
A woman speaking at a dinner event with floral centerpieces on the table, while two men stand behind in a dark room, with text overlay about the Supper Club event.
An open white booklet sitting on a dark cloth surface, with a lit white candle on a small wooden plate beside it. The background features a fabric with a checked pattern, and the booklet displays the text 'Death Education' and the name 'Bonita Ralph'
A wooden table with brochures, a bowl of apples and oranges, papers, a plate of pastries, and a potted plant.
A table with various items including red pens labeled 'J. Burrows', a printed checklist titled 'YOUR Final Checklist', an open booklet titled 'Death Education' by Bonita Ralph, colorful flyers or brochures, and a patterned tablecloth.
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Create Your Own Paper Sacred Cloth - a sustainable death care workshop
Oct
25
workshop

Create Your Own Paper Sacred Cloth - a sustainable death care workshop

Join death educator Bonita Ralph and artist Anzara Clark for a unique hands-on workshop exploring creativity, ritual, and after-death care through the medium of traditional Korean paper textile techniques.

Throughout the day, you'll create a handmade cloth (approximately 1.8 x 0.8 metres) that can be used to honour someone after death, accompany them for burial or cremation, or become a treasured family heirloom for generations of caring for the dead.

Combining guided design, paper textile making, quiet reflection, and a demonstration of respectful shrouding practices, this workshop offers a thoughtful space to explore mortality, meaning, and care through creativity.

You can explore more about Anzara's paper cloth work and techniques on her website www.anzaraclark.com

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