Are you curious about death, dying, and the funeral industry in Australia?
Join us as we chat and learn from experts from funeral directors, to embalmers, from those who create floral arrangements to photo presentations and so many more. We will gain insights and have open and important conversations about this topic that is so often shrouded in mystery.
Hopefully you will come away enlightened and have a deeper understanding of this essential part of life!
A Bereavement Concierge For The Hardest To Do List
Send us Fan Mail The hardest part of losing someone is not only saying goodbye. It’s waking up the next day to passwords you don’t have, bills in the wrong name, banks that won’t talk to you, and an estate process that can stretch for months while you’re running on grief brain. We sit down with Serlina Chu, co-founder of Herekind, to talk about the real work that starts after the funeral: estate administration, probate timelines, asset and liability searches, account closures across banks, i...
8 Mar 2026
The Cafe Where Death Is Welcome
Send a text Death stops us; conversation moves us. We sat with Irene Montefiore, a founding member of the Albany Death Cafe, to explore how a simple table, a pot of tea, and the courage to speak out loud can turn fear into clarity and isolation into connection. We walk through what a Death Cafe truly is: a confidential, not‑for‑profit space where ordinary people share stories, questions, and practical knowledge about dying, grief, funerals, and the choices that come before and after a ...
1 Dec 2025
The Last Wrap: Two Young Mums Greening the Funeral Industry, One Shroud at a Time
Tamsin and Alyssa, founders of Heaven and Earth Eco Burial Products, discuss shrouded burial as a more environmentally friendly and budget-conscious alternative, offering families a dignified and meaningful ritual; this is an interview.
16 Nov 2025
How A Care Navigator Helps Families Face Death With Dignity
VAD Care Navigator Laurie Draper explains the voluntary assisted dying process in Victoria, detailing the safeguards and timeline involved in helping families navigate end-of-life choices, in this interview.
2 Nov 2025
Flowers That Tell A Life Story
Funeral florist Jamie Shrouders discusses how personalized tribute flowers, like casket sprays from loved one's garden cuttings, become meaningful anchors during difficult times in this interview.
19 Oct 2025
Growing Up After Goodbye
Liam and Toan share their experiences of losing their fathers at young ages, revealing how grief reshapes identity, friendships, and the meaning of home in this interview episode.
13 Jul 2025
From Kettle Colours to Cardboard Myths: Truth in the Coffin Business
Mark Sui, owner of Coffin and Casket Victoria, shares his unexpected journey into the funeral industry, revealing insights about coffin construction and cultural perspectives on death in this interview.
29 Jun 2025
Legacy Planning: Conversations with a Will & Estate Specialist
Estate planning specialist Nadya Volishina informs Robyn O'Connell about the consequences of dying intestate, highlighting the importance of having a valid will to protect families from potential distress in this interview.
15 Jun 2025
Volunteering at the Hospice: A Journey of Connection and Growth
Luke O'Connell shares his transformative experiences as a hospice volunteer in Busselton, Western Australia, revealing how end-of-life care became a calling that profoundly changed him in this interview with Robyn O'Connell.
2 Jun 2025
When Time Matters Most: A Conversation about Dying with Dignity
Callie Watts shares her 31-year nursing experience and discusses the importance of honoring the human experience in end-of-life care, in this interview with the host.
18 May 2025
From burial to beyond: The world of cemetery operations
Send us a text In this candid conversation, cemetery veteran Shane Freeman takes us inside his world as Senior Supervisor of Funeral Services at Lilydale Memorial Park. With refreshing honesty and occasional humour, he walks us through the mechanics of cremation—addressing the questions most people are afraid to ask. From the technical details to the emotional realities, Shane demystifies the process while maintaining the dignity it deserves. Beyond the mechanics, this episode explores...
5 May 2025
Embracing Death with Grace: A Funeral Director's Journey
Send us a text From the moment four-year-old Elise Templeton announced to her aghast mum that she wanted to become a mortician, a remarkable journey began. Twenty years later, Elise owns Templeton Family Funerals, a thriving boutique funeral home where perfection isn't just a goal—it's a calling. Elise's path was anything but conventional. Breaking into the male-dominated funeral industry as a young woman proved challenging, leading her to work night shifts handling coroner's transfers while...
20 Apr 2025
Capturing Life's Final Moment: The Art of Funeral Photo Tributes
Send us a text Jason Khune from Still Moments in Time reveals the art and impact of creating photo tributes for funeral services. This conversation explores how modern technology and thoughtful design transform personal photographs into meaningful visual memorials that celebrate a person's life journey. From his Perth-based studio, Jason reveals the meticulous process behind each tribute – carefully editing photos, selecting complementary backgrounds, and synchronising meaningful music to cre...
7 Apr 2025
Beyond the Veil: A Conversation with Psychic Medium Sharon Lee
Send us a text Have you ever wondered what happens after we die? For Sharon Lee, psychic medium with over 50 years of experience, the answer is crystal clear – our souls continue on a never-ending journey while our physical bodies do not. Sharon takes us deep into her world of spiritual communication, revealing the profound differences between being a psychic and a medium. While psychics read your energy field offering guidance about life's path, mediums like Sharon create a direct connection...
23 Mar 2025
Behind mortuary doors: What really happens?
Send us a text Death may be universal, but what happens afterward remains shrouded in mystery for most of us. Terry Clifton, with his 38 years in the funeral industry, provides a rare glimpse behind the curtain in this fascinating conversation about the misunderstood art of embalming. "I work with a scalpel, not a wand," Terry explains, dispelling the notion that embalmers perform magical transformations. Instead, he walks us through the science and compassion that guide his work. We also ex...
9 Mar 2025
Unmasking the Art of Funeral Celebrancy
Send us a text What truly happens behind the scenes of a funeral ceremony? Brisbane's renowned celebrant Suzie Philp unveils the shroud of the life of a funeral celebrant. Suzie dispels common misconceptions about her work, revealing the 10+ hours that go into each personalised ceremony. Through candid conversation, Suzie offers wisdom for celebrants and those that don't know about the industry. Yet her philosophy resonates beyond funerals: "Whatever you do, as a celebrant or otherwis...
2 Mar 2025
Meet the Lady of Death: Who is she and what is her story?
Send us a text Step into the world that many fear to discuss—death, grief, and the stories that intertwine them. This episode features Robyn O'Connell, affectionately known as the Lady of Death, who brings over two decades of experience as a funeral celebrant to our ears. In a warm and engaging conversation, Robyn encourages us to unpack the often-taboo topic of death, sharing lessons and experiences that provide solace and understanding. With personal anecdotes from her life, particul...
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