A Day to explore Dying Matters

Sacred Death Centre Presents: A Day of Talks & Workshops for National Dying Matters Week 

Join us for a transformative day of conversation, connection, and learning as we explore death, dying, and grief with The Sacred Death Centre. 

As part of National Dying Matters Week 2025, this special gathering invites our community to come together for a series of workshops, talks, and rituals designed to open meaningful dialogue, share wisdom, and provide support around life’s final transition.

🌿 What to Expect:
✨ Inspiring talks on end-of-life care, grief, and sacred death practices
✨ Interactive workshops exploring holistic approaches to death and dying
✨ Space for open discussion, reflection, and community connection

Whether you are navigating personal loss, supporting a loved one, working in end-of-life care, or simply curious about these essential conversations, this event is for you. Let’s come together to honour, learn, and embrace the sacredness of death.

Speakers on the day…

Community Despacho Ceremony with Hannah Graceful Dawn

Join Hannah Graceful Dawn for a Despacho Ceremony, a sacred Andean ritual of gratitude and intention-setting. This is an opportunity to gather as a community, offering our prayers and intentions for how we wish to shape the culture around death, dying, and remembrance here in Avalon.

"Soul Midwives ~ Finding Peace, Love & the Death Your Heart Desires"
A Workshop with Simon Gardiner – End of Life Counsellor & Companion

Join Simon Gardiner for a powerful and heartfelt workshop exploring the role of the Soul Midwife—a compassionate guide who helps individuals transition from life to death with peace, dignity, and love.

Join Loyre Hopper for a special reading of ‘Dead Gorgeous’, a short story filled with humour, wisdom, and reflections on life and loss. Through storytelling, Loyre brings a lightness to deep conversations about death, grief, and the challenges we face along the way.

In addition to the reading, Loyre will guide us through Breath & Movement exercises designed to support us through difficult times, helping to release tension and restore balance.

Lucy Lord & Melissa Taylor - Offering a heartfelt talk exploring how to be with grief and sorrow, drawing on the profound teachings of Francis Weller.

"Creating a Personal and Fitting Goodbye" – A Talk with a Funeral Celebrant

Join us for a meaningful discussion on how to create a personal and heartfelt farewell for a loved one. We will hear from an experienced funeral celebrant who will share insights on crafting ceremonies that truly honour the life, values, and spirit of the person who has died.

We look forward to sharing this day with you.