Coffin Weaving Weekend with Zimmi Forest & Amy Firth
This is a two-day, hands on, experiential workshop of coffin weaving, talking and sharing death, dying and grief stories and education.
Interfaith minister // FUNERAL DIRECTOR // COUNSELLOR
This is a two-day, hands on, experiential workshop of coffin weaving, talking and sharing death, dying and grief stories and education.
All are welcome to join us for a cuppa & some cake at 7pm on Thursday 24th September 2026 for an evening of open, honest and hearty conversation about death, dying and living well. All welcome. Places are free but spots are limited.
All are welcome to join us for a cuppa & some cake at 7pm on Thursday 29th October 2026 for an evening of open, honest and hearty conversation about death, dying and living well. All welcome. Places are free but spots are limited.
I'm delighted to be part of Australia's first Death Doula Conference, Roots & Wings, hosted by the wonderful Denise Love. This gathering brings together death doulas, celebrants, funeral directors, grief practitioners and anyone passionate about creating more compassionate, community-led approaches to dying, death and grief.
All are welcome to join us for a cuppa & some cake at 7pm on Thursday 26th November for an evening of open, honest and hearty conversation about death, dying and living well. All welcome. Places are free but spots are limited.
All are welcome to join us for a cuppa & some cake at 7pm on Thursday 17th December 2026 for an evening of open, honest and hearty conversation about death, dying and living well. All welcome. Places are free but spots are limited.
This 90 minute virtual call is for death care practitioners and grief workers supporting, or looking to support, families eligible for the assisted dying process.
All are welcome to join us for a cuppa & some cake at 7pm on Thursday 27th August 2026 for an evening of open, honest and hearty conversation about death, dying and living well. All welcome. Places are free but spots are limited.
Wed 26th August | 4pm - 6pm | All Souls Chapel, Rookwood Cemetery
Hosted by Metropolitan Memorial Parks, I’m thrilled to be a part of this special in-person Dying to Know Day panel discussion exploring end-of-life choices, planning ahead and the importance of open and meaningful conversations.
We've brought together local end-of-life experts from across the Blue Mountains and beyond to share practical advice, trusted information and community knowledge on topics ranging from advance care planning and paperwork to learning about palliative care support available and a range of end-of-life celebration options.
All are welcome to join us for a cuppa & some cake at 7pm on Thursday 30th July 2026 for an evening of open, honest and hearty conversation about death, dying and living well. All welcome. Places are free but spots are limited.
All are welcome to join us for a cuppa & some cake at 7pm on Thursday 25th June 2026 for an evening of open, honest and hearty conversation about death, dying and living well. All welcome. Places are free but spots are limited.
What can death teach us about how we live? Four voices explore death, grief and ritual—revealing how endings can inspire care, creativity and better ways of living
All are welcome to join us for a cuppa & some cake at 7pm on Thursday 28th May 2026 for an evening of open, honest and hearty conversation about death, dying and living well. All welcome. Places are free but spots are limited.
All are welcome to join us for a cuppa & some cake at 7pm on Thursday 30th April 2026 for an evening of open, honest and hearty conversation about death, dying and living well. All welcome. Places are free but spots are limited.
OUR FIRST BIRTHDAY! All are welcome to join us for a cuppa & some cake on Thursday 26th March 2026 for an evening of open, honest and hearty conversation about death, dying and living well. All welcome. Places are free but spots are limited.
I’d love you to join us for the Blue Mountains Interfaith Gathering, the culmination of the Planetary Health Wellness Weekend - a beautiful program exploring physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health.
All are welcome to join us for a cuppa & some cake on Thursday 26th February 2026 for an evening of open, honest and hearty conversation about death, dying and living well. All welcome. Places are free but spots are limited.
All are welcome to join us for a cuppa & some cake on Thursday 29th January 2026 for an evening of open, honest and hearty conversation about death, dying and living well. All welcome. Places are free but spots are limited.
All are welcome to join us for a cuppa & some cake on Thursday 11th December for an evening of open, honest, and hearty conversation about death, dying, and living well. All welcome, Places are free but spots are limited.
Grief often has its own soundtrack - songs and words that hold us when nothing else can. Serenading Grief is an evening of shared listening, where we gather to offer the music and poems that accompany our loss. Maybe it’s the song that was played at their funeral, or the poem you return to for solace or strength. Together, we’ll create a circle of listening and reflection, holding space for the emotions that rise when these pieces are shared. A gentle space to share your story of loss through music and poetry.
All are welcome to join us for a cuppa & some cake on Thursday 20th November for an evening of open, honest, and hearty conversation about death, dying, and living well. All welcome, Places are free but spots are limited.
Grief has many voices. Some whisper, some rage, some fall silent. In this workshop, we’ll use guided journaling and creative writing as gentle tools to listen, shape and give language to the grief we carry. Poetry and prompts will help open the way, with space to write privately and, if you wish, to share in safe company.
All are welcome to join us for a cuppa & some cake on Thursday 23rd October for an evening of open, honest, and hearty conversation about death, dying, and living well. All welcome, Places are free but spots are limited.
All are welcome to join us for a cuppa & some cake on Thursday 25th September for an evening of open, honest, and hearty conversation about death, dying, and living well. All welcome, Places are free but spots are limited.
All are welcome to join us for a cuppa & some cake on Thursday 21st August for an evening of open, honest, and hearty conversation about death, dying, and living well. We create a supportive and thought-provoking environment where talking about death helps us embrace life more fully.
We’re not here to whisper about death. We’re here to yell about life.
Join us for a heartfelt morning of storytelling, tea, and courageous conversation as we gently lift the veil on death and dying in the Blue Mountains. This free community gathering is part of the national Dying to Know Day campaign - an annual invitation to bring death back into everyday conversation. Not with fear, but with purpose, love, and a sense of legacy.
This year, we’re shining a light on the power of intergenerational conversations. Because even though 100% of us will face the end someday, only 53% of Australians feel comfortable talking to a loved one about it. Let’s change that—together.
Follow your curiosity & join us for a cuppa & some cake on Thursday 10th July for an evening of open, honest, and hearty conversation about death, dying, and living well. Places are free but spots are limited.
In collaboration with Springwood Neighbourhood Centre, we would like to invite you to join us for dinner (you pay for your meal). We would like to find out what people would like to know about options around death, dying, grief experiences and celebrating life. This may include how we manage the dying process eg End of life directives, Voluntary Assisted dying, funeral arrangements.
Please call or email us to book so we can ensure we book an appropriate amount of space to accommodate everyone.
Phone: 02 4751 3033
Email: reception@sncc.org.au
Join us for a cuppa & some cake on Thursday 12th June for an evening of open, honest, and hearty conversation about death, dying, and living well. Reserve your free place here, places are limited.
All are welcome to join us for a cuppa & some cake on Thursday 1st May for an evening of open, honest, and hearty conversation about death, dying, and living well. Reserve your free place here, places are limited. Over tea, cake, and conversation, we create a supportive and thought-provoking environment where talking about death helps us embrace life more fully.
Featuring a diverse panel of individuals who have hacked the way they learn, from mystics to cognitive scientists, this discussion will challenge traditional education models and inspire new ways to develop rare knowledge, originality, and personal distinctiveness.
Featuring a diverse panel of individuals who have hacked the way they learn, from mystics to cognitive scientists, this discussion will challenge traditional education models and inspire new ways to develop rare knowledge, originality, and personal distinctiveness.
All are welcome to join us for a cuppa & some cake on Thursday 20th March for an evening of open, honest, and hearty conversation about death, dying, and living well. Reserve your free place, places are limited. Over tea, cake, and conversation, we create a supportive and thought-provoking environment where talking about death helps us embrace life more fully.
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