Funeral Celebrant
Across many settings, I have been described as a warm and thoughtful speaker.
I bring my ability to listen deeply, articulate with clarity, and hold space with compassion to the craft of personal and meaningful ceremonies, approaching every conversation and event with genuine empathy and a grounded presence.
Speaking & Advocacy Profile:
My advocacy for death education has generated invitations to speak across diverse platforms:
Media: Guest on ABC Radio National on Life Matters, Nightlife.
Podcasts: including Don’t Be Caught Dead and Breaking the Mould with Anwyn.
Festivals: Presenter at the Lifting the Lid Festival (UK), Victorian Seniors Festival, Melbourne Festival of Death and Dying, Castlemaine State Festival, Emerging Writer’s Festival Melbourne.
Public Events: Regular speaker for Dying To Know Day, Open House Melbourne & Design Week Melbourne.
Academic Conferences: Presented at the University of Bath’s Centre for Death and Society (UK) and the University of Melbourne.
Radio Host: Producer and presenter of the weekly program Dead Air on community radio 94.9MainFm, consecutively nominated for CBAA Awards.
Professional Grounding: Trained and qualified as a Celebrant (The Funeral Fix) and as a Death Doula (Denise Love Life Options).