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Parinama Making informed end-of-life choices by fostering open conversations and providing resources.

Promoting living well through all stages of life, by integrating mindfulness, gratitude. Nik Fawcett is a funeral celebrant and mindfulness practitioner, located on the Mornington Peninsula. My passion is to open up the discussion about end of life and death, in order that we can empower each other to "do" this part of our life well. Many options are available to support people at the end of their life, and assist their families and loved ones. One of those options, is the way in which we would like our funeral "ritual" to happen. I am able to assist people and their families with the different options available to them.

02/09/2026

What is a Family Led Funeral?

A family led funeral is a term used to describe a funeral practice where the person who has died is cared for by the family and community from the moment of death, through to the delivery of the funeral ceremony, and up to the disposal of the body. This encompasses everything from a complete do-it-yourself approach (where there is no, or minimal, involvement from funeral professionals) to a blended approach where the care and organisation are conducted as a shared arrangement between the family and their chosen professionals. This is distinct from the contemporary or current western process of funeral and ceremony where families are ‘directed’ entirely by a funeral business. In a family led funeral, the family ’directs’, they choose if and how a funeral business will support them.

Family-led funerals are not a new concept—in fact, just a few decades ago, they were the norm. However, within today’s commercialised death care system, families reclaiming the care of their dead is often seen as ‘unusual’ or even ‘new’, despite its long-standing tradition.

Read more on this topic via our website https://ndan.com.au/resources/death-care/family-led-funerals

02/09/2026

We previously shared a member blog post on our website. Titled "The unexpected gift of grief", this a real reflection from Kellie Beatty on quiet privilege of being with some friends in the early days of grief.

Use the link in our bio to click through to our website read the Kellie's words, we are sure you will agree it would have been a true gift to have been part of at the time when her friends were grieving.

01/09/2026

What do we do at AHFA?

We're gathering a community of providers from across Australia who are aligned with the mission of making home funerals accessible to all Australians to build relationships and a supportive community of practice.

This is just ONE aspect of our organisation - learn more via our website (link in our bio)

01/09/2026

💛 BEREAVED PARENTS TOGETHER - Register for your free place on 7 September 💛

📅 Monday 7 September
⏰ 6pm–7:30pm
📍 Hastings Community Hub

Held every second month, Bereaved Parents Together offers a gentle space for parents who have lost a child to connect with others who understand, share experiences and find support and hope as they navigate grief.

This month, we’ll be joined by Wayne Holdsworth, founder of SmackTalk, created in honour of his son, Mac. Drawing from his own grief journey, Wayne will share his experience of loss and legacy, and the importance of connection, understanding and supporting one another through difficult times.

💛 Please note: Registrations are now essential. Register for your free place here:
https://events.humanitix.com/bereaved-parents-together

21/08/2026

GET BUSY LIVING 2026 🎣💙

We’re so excited to bring the annual Projex J Get Busy Living Event back to Mornington Park & Pier!

Created in honour of Jammo and the words he lived by — “Get Busy Living” — this free community day is all about getting outdoors, connecting with others, trying something new and making the most of life 💙

There’ll be plenty happening across the park, pier & water 👇

🎣 Learn to fish + fishing demos
🎶 Live music
🏉 Kids & family activities
🛥️ Walk through the Margaret Pearl & meet the Captain
🌭 BBQ + coffee van ☕
🤝 Local community groups
🎟️ And, as always, an epic raffle prize line-up! Stay tuned for prize announcements and details on how to grab your raffle tickets.

Last year, more than 500 people came along — and we can’t wait to bring everyone together again in 2026!

📅 Sunday 25 October
⏰ 9am–2pm
📍 Mornington Park & Pier
💙 FREE COMMUNITY EVENT

Save the date, bring your family & friends and come Get Busy Living with us! 🙌

Come and visit me at my stall if you are able- as we talk all things living well and dying well x
17/08/2026

Come and visit me at my stall if you are able- as we talk all things living well and dying well x

12/08/2026

By becoming a NDAN member you become an Natural Death supporting advocate.
You join a growing network who provide professional, creative and informed assistance to choose meaningful, humane and ecological pathways at the end of life.

Learn more via our website www.ndan.com.au

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Mornington Peninsula
Melbourne, VIC
3926

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