Resource Library
There is so much information out there about death. Books, documentaries, videos and even podcasts abound. While the following resources are just a taster of what is available, we hope it will inspire you to delve a little deeper and gain some practical knowledge and empowerment when it comes to end of life.
The Pineapple Project
I can not recommend this podcast highly enough, The Pineapple project is an ABC podcast hosted by the irrepressible Jan Fran. Season 4 is a super informative and easy way of talking about all the really hard questions we will all need to confront at some time or another. There are 8 episodes in total and each only goes for less than 30 minutes.
From what to do if you find a body to the amateurs guide to funeral planning this series has it all covered
A Simple Guide to Green Burials
We are beginning to hear more about green or natural burial ground, here is a simple overview
On Being Mortal
Being Mortal is some ground breaking work by medical physician Atul Gawande . It explores what really means as we approach our end of life. If you don’t want to read the whole book, then this doco is for you.
Reverie Harp
Peter Roberts is a music thanatologist from Geelong Victoria. He crafts instruments which are as beautiful to hold as they are to play. Everyone (and I mean everyone) can play this gentle instrument.
Mary Eleanor has one of these beautiful instruments to loan for those approaching active dying. Please contact us for more information.
Advanced care directives planning and preparation
5 wishes
A comprehensive document which explores what is important when considering your advanced care plan. Originally from the USA we have worked with Colbrow healthcare in Victoria to develop a more generic Australia Version
My Values.org.au
Great website that helps you work out whats important to you
Advanced care planning Australia
An Australia wide website which helps navigate how to produce an advanced care directive in your state or territory
Mary Eleanors Library
Talking all things Death & Dying - ABC Radio Interview Saturday 5 June between Joel Rheinberger & Sandra Bamford
https://www.abc.net.au/radio/hobart/programs/saturdays/sandra-funeral/13375312
I love books and if you do too we have a wide range of interesting books around the end of life and care, which you may want to borrow. Here is just a sample
Advice for future corpses* and those who love them – Sallie Tisdale (Allen & Unwin 2018)
A practical perspective on death and dying
My Fathers Wake- Kevin Toolis (W&N 2017)
How the Irish teach us to live, love and die
Crossing the Threshold – Nicholas Wijnberg and Philip Martyn (Temple Lodge, 2003)
Practical and Spiritual Guidance on Death and Dying
The Art of Being a Healing Presence – James E Miller with Susa n C Cutshall (Willowgreen Publishing, 2012)
A Guide for Those in Caring Relationships
When Death Enters Life – John Baum (Floris Books 2003)
Anyone who has been present at the death of a human being will sense that a door to another world is opened for a moment