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Media Appearances

How ‘death planning parties’ are shifting the taboo around funeral planning (ABC Australia News)

A group of friends have gathered for a “death-planning party” to make plans for their funerals and fill out the documents together, to make it a less “daunting” experience. Organiser Dee Stokes says she wants people to be prepared so loved ones aren’t left with all the decisions, following the “confronting and scary” task of organising her twin sister’s funeral. Independent funeral director Bec Lyons, who provides information about funerals to the party attendees, says she is flooded with messages about people wanting a similar party.

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The Wicking Trust Round Table (Equity Trustees)

Our very own, Bec Lyons was pleased to be invited to contribute to the Wicking Trust Round Table put on by Equity Trustees. They have a significant amount of funding to put towards end of life initiatives and wanted a wide input into what the focus of that should be. As you can see there was a lot of data that came from the day and Wicking are working hard to use the results to find the best ways to serve the end of life space in Australia.

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SBS Audio Dead Curious: How Can We Do Death and Dying Better?

Life as we know it is changing, and so too is death. From death doulas to death cafes, bespoke funerals, and human composting, Grave Matters is your crash course in the end-of-life revolution. In this first episode, hear a fireside chat with one Australian woman leading the field. Bec Lyons is an end-of-life doula, independent funeral director, death literacy educator and family-led death care advocate.

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Critical Info – Rebecca Lyons: Advocating for Home Funerals and Family-Centric Death Care

You’ve probably heard of the term ‘doula’ before, often used in the context of those who support birthing mothers. But do you understand the role of a death doula? In this recording, we demystify the often misunderstood role of an end of life doula, a role that Rebecca Lyons embodies with passion and dedication. Rebecca shares her personal journey that led her into the funeral industry and eventually to her current role as a doula and independent funeral director. Learn about the broad and diverse responsibilities of a doula, from practical logistics to the deeply emotional ‘heart work’.

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Book launch at Fullers Bookshop

Coinciding with National Advanced Care Planning Week, Bec Lyons launches her book A Heartfelt Undertaking and chats with Joel Rheinberger, the host of Afternoons on ABC Radio Hobart.

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