DEATH OVER DRINKS

120 Mins

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Imagine a world where we could chat about death as easily as the weather, and where discussing end-of-life choices is considered great dinner conversation. We invite you to inhabit this world, if only for an afternoon. Pull up a chair, grab a drink, and join frank, essential, and joyful conversations about death and dying. Wander from table to table to meet a diverse lineup of experts and practitioners who navigate the realms of death and dying. This is a room full of spectacularly interesting people who have zero doubt that death is the most underrated conversation topic. From an independent funeral director and an end-of-life doula to a water cremation specialist, Tasmanian Aboriginal knowledge holders, and a human composting advocate, each table is a gateway into how different cultures and professions approach the ultimate human experience.

The event includes your first drink. Other beverages will be available for purchase.

Please note: This event is a casual, conversational gathering — not a grief counselling or support session. While the topic of death will be explored from many angles, including the personal and profound, attendees should not expect therapeutic or mental health support. If you're currently grieving or experiencing emotional distress, this event might not be suitable.

If you'd like to request a free ticket through our A Seat at the Table program, click here.

Thanks to our incredible programming partner whose energy and expertise helped us create this event: Frank Restaurant

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ROB BRASLIN Rob is a proud Murri and long-time staple of Nipaluna’s comedy scene, known for cracking up crowds, opening for big names, and producing sell-out shows across Lutruwita.

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LEIGH CONNELL Leigh is a Hobart-based End of Life Doula and co-facilitator of Tassie Death Cafe, creating safe spaces for honest, life-affirming conversations about dying.

LUKE CRIPPS A quiet advocate for sustainable death care, Luke brings reflection and rigour to a space often left unspoken.

REBECCA LYONS Bec is an end-of-life doula, independent funeral director, author, and passionate advocate for holistic death care.

THERESA SAINTY Theresa is a Pakana woman from the Northeast Coast of Lutruwita/ Tasmania, a researcher and writer passionate about Aboriginal language, culture and heritage.

TUI DAVIDSON Tui is a passionate advocate for reimagining death care in Australia, founding Earthly Remains to champion human body composting as a gentle, meaningful, and life-affirming return to the earth

DR ZOE RIMMER Zoe is a proud Pakana woman, cultural historian, and curator whose work and research centre on repatriation, cultural resurgence, and reshaping global museum practice.

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