Grassroots Deathcare

06/06/2026

for all those grieving...

02/06/2026

THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX. ⚰️

When planning a funeral, most people immediately think of a coffin or a casket. But there is another option gaining traction in mainstream Australia — and it involves no box at all.

It’s called a shroud, and while it has been a sacred tradition in Muslim, Jewish, and Bahá’í cultures for centuries, it is now becoming widely available for cremations.

In fact, Australia's largest funeral provider, InvoCare, just quietly approved shrouded cremations at around 20 of its sites across NSW and Queensland.

But there’s an interesting twist... 🤔
InvoCare won’t be actively advertising this option to its clients, probably because coffins are so lucrative. It’s primarily being opened up for other funeral directors who 'rent' their cremators.

What does this mean for you? If you or a loved one wants a shrouded cremation, you have to ask for it. And if your chosen provider says no? Find one who will.

Read my blog to learn about:
👉 The history of shrouds
👉 The practicalities (like why a timber "shroud bearer" is required)
👉 Why many people don't like the idea
👉 The psychological impact on crematorium staff handling the organic shape of a human form rather than a box.

READ MORE HERE: https://thebottomdrawerbook.com.au/2026/05/30/shrouded-cremation-enters-the-mainstream/

What do you think? Is it something you'd consider?

xLisa
Author & 'deathie'.

02/06/2026

We used to care for our dead, in our community. It was only around 100 years ago that we began outsourcing the entire process.

I'm Annie, a Deathcare Worker and Educator in Meanjin (Brisbane), Australia

I help families create community-led ceremonies, so they feel less alone and supported in their grief.

01/06/2026

I think these are corkers for the right person.

What do you think?

I'm Annie, a Deathcare Worker and Educator in Meanjin (Brisbane), Australia

I help families create community-led ceremonies, so they feel less alone and supported in their grief.

28/05/2026

If you're in the area, get along to this. It will be worth your while, I can guarantee it.

Hannah Gould and Zenith Virago discuss the changing face of death ceremonies.

22/05/2026

Death is so much more.

It can include growth, connection, reconciliation, meaning and community.

I'm Annie, a Deathcare Worker and Educator in Meanjin (Brisbane), Australia

I help families create community-led ceremonies, so they feel less alone and supported in their grief.

22/05/2026

Telling those you leave behind, what your wishes are, is such a GIFT.

I'm Annie, a Deathcare Worker and Educator in Meanjin (Brisbane), Australia

I help families create community-led ceremonies, so they feel less alone and supported in their grief.