Life’s Last Chapter

Celebrant Jenny shares what it means to be trusted with telling someone’s life story — including the personal moments and secrets that are never spoken aloud again. She also opens up about her own experience with grief after the loss of her husband, and how it deepened her connection to the families she supports.

We’ve finished the first session of Life’s Last Chapter! I’m now preparing our next session, which will focus on grief—exploring how it affects us and the ways we can support one another through it.

In this practical and heartfelt episode, I sit down with Pauline to explore the important documents that can help make your wishes clear and ease the burden on loved ones after you’re gone.

In this fascinating and wide-ranging episode, I speak with Brad, a funeral director’s assistant and mortician who offers a rare and honest behind-the-scenes look at what really happens in the funeral industry.

In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Sarah, creator and host of the Creating Awareness podcast. Together, we explore the power of self-awareness—how it shapes our lives, influences our relationships, and connects to our beliefs about death, heaven, and hell.

In this meaningful and candid episode, we sit down with Phil from the Returned and Services League (RSL) to discuss how the organisation honours veterans at the end of life, including those lost to suicide — a deeply important and often hidden aspect of military service.

We explore the unique traditions and customs of Aboriginal funerals, how they differ from Western practices, and how connection to land, spirit, and family is at the heart of these ceremonies.

We talk about the practical and emotional support they offer, how they’re helping families honour and remember their little ones, and the important role fundraising plays in expanding their reach.

We unpack common myths, explain how identities are safeguarded, and offer insight into why more families are choosing cremation today. Whether you're curious, planning ahead, or grieving a loss, this episode brings clarity, compassion, and calm to a topic many shy away from

Father Ed shares how faith, ritual, and presence can bring comfort at the end of life. With decades of experience, he reflects on grief, grace, and what it means to truly be there when it matters most.

Stacie, a palliative care nurse, shares what it’s like to support people through their final days. With warmth and honesty, she talks about presence, small moments, and the quiet beauty in saying goodbye.

In this first episode of Life’s Last Chapter, we sit down with Michael, a thoughtful funeral celebrant, to explore what it means to truly celebrate a life. He shares how personal, meaningful ceremonies help families grieve, remember, and say goodbye with dignity and love.

 Join us for honest conversations with those who work in end-of-life care and the funeral space. Real stories, gentle insights, and a fresh look at life’s last chapter.