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Support

All of the Critical Information is in one place, so you can learn about your end-of-life choices, connect with supporting organisations in end-of-life planning, deathcare, and bereavement, and be guided through the steps after a loved one dies.

Podcast

Listen to the stories told by people who have experienced the death of a loved one. Learn from the knowledge of experts in the deathcare industry.

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Dead for 93 Minutes: Cardiac Arrest Survival after Near-death Experience (NDE) with Justine Phillips
In this compelling episode of “Don’t Be Caught Dead,” host Catherine Ashton dives into a remarkable story of survival and...
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Death on Your Terms: Navigating Voluntary Assisted Dying with Jane Morris
In this episode of “Don’t Be Caught Dead”, I sit down with Jane Morris, President of Dying with Dignity Victoria,...
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From Tragedy to Transformation: How Three Mates are Revolutionising Mental Health Conversations
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode covers the topic of suicide. In a world where mental health struggles often go unspoken, three...

Connect

Learn about your end-of-life choices and connect with supporting organisations.

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Sage Executor Solutions | Deceased Estate Administration
Sage Executor Solutions coordinates and manages the deceased estate administration workload associated with searching, reading, comprehending and decision making when...
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Natural Death Advocacy Network (NDAN)
We provide individuals, families and communities with professional, creative and informed assistance to choose meaningful, humane and ecological pathways at...
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Australian Funeral Directors Association
The Australian Funeral Directors Association (AFDA) mission is promote professional funeral standards within the funeral industry.  AFDA member firms are...

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Catherine Ashton of Critical Info Wins Bronze in 2024 AusMumpreneur Awards
    Recognition of Excellence and Resilience Catherine Ashton, Founder of Critical Info, won bronze in the "One to Watch"...
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Dying to Know Day 2024
  Dying to Know Day Event Supported by Mornington Peninsula Shire Dying to Know Day 2024 Poster   Links to...
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Catherine Ashton, guest speaker at……
Don't Be Caught Dead pub quiz, Australian Heritage Festival - 2 May 2024 Don't Be Caught Dead pub quiz, Southside...

Videos

Watch as people recall their personal stories about the death of a loved one. See how they react to unexpected questions about death.

Guides

Step by step guides to help you navigate what you need to focus on in your end-of-life planning or when a loved one dies.

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Your interactive guide to supporting R U OK?
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Glossary of terms for End-of-life planning, Deathcare and Legal jargon
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Australian Home Funeral Alliance – Home Funeral requirements
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Australian Home Funeral Alliance – Questions to ask a Funeral Director

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