Good Grief Lounge

GOOD GRIEF LOUNGE
Conversations about life, death and dying

Special Event Friday 8 August [No August 2]

11am - 1pm, Northern Arts Hotel
359 Barker Street, Castlemaine

DYING TO KNOW DAY 2025

Delve into Buddhism

The August Good Grief Lounge will celebrate this dedicated day focused on encouraging open conversations about death, dying, and end-of-life planning. The goal of the day is in line with the purpose of the Good Grief Lounges to normalise these conversations and empower individuals to make informed decisions about their end-of-life wishes.

On this special day, we will be honoured by the presence of two principals from the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion - the Buddhist temple in Myers Flat, near Bendigo that provides a serene and welcoming setting for all who seek time out from busy lives or wish to learn about and practise Buddhism.

Venerable Drime will lead us in a discussion about the Buddhist philosophy, followed by Memorial Manager & Prayer Wheel Sponsorship Coordinator, Angela Hemley who will speak about the Memorial options offered at the Great Stupa.

Good Grief Lounges are monthly conversations and experiences on life, death and dying, interlaced with the healing power of the arts.

Grief Counsellors attend the sessions in the relaxing environment of the Northern Arts Hotel

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Call Jill Rivers 0n 0418 389 189 for information or email [email protected]

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Good Grief Lounge returns to First Saturday of the month, 6 September

A safe, embracing place to talk about death and dying, to listen, learn and share with people who care in a relaxed environment with music, morning tea and a couple of talks. There with be one with an experienced Death Doula and and another on how to make a will.

This is a follow-on from the Good Grief events at the 2025 Castlemaine Fringe Festival and will be held monthly on the first Saturday of each month.