Death Expo Toowoomba

07/09/2026

The Death Expo was recently represented at the Australasian Cemeteries and Crematoria Association conference by the organising committee's Lisa Herbert.

She's written about a new option for consumers - a mushroom coffin!

What do you think? Is that something you'd consider as an option here in Toowoomba?

The inventor of the mushroom coffin says there are no chemicals or glues used in its construction, just h**p and mycelium.

03/09/2026

"Death is not extinguishing the light; it is only putting out the lamp because the dawn has come."

Indian poet, philosopher, and Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore.

27/08/2026

VAD NOW LEGAL THROUGHOUT AUSTRALIA .

Last night, the Northern Territory Parliament passed voluntary assisted dying legislation.

But, like South Australia, there's a gag clause that prevents medical professionals from starting conversations about VAD.

Here in Toowoomba though, we love starting important conversations! Last year, VAD was one of Death Expo Toowoomba's most popular sessions. We're doing it again, so your questions will be answered by experts in the field.

October 17.
Hume Ridge Church.
A free community day of demystifying death and dying.

26/08/2026

We can all learn from the wonderful Dolly Parton. She was always pragmatic about life, death and grief. She was also prepared.

Rest easy, Dolly.

26/08/2026

23/08/2026

The Death Expo was one of the things committee member Lisa chatted about with funeral director Jason Killick. Jason is generously giving away copies of The Bottom Drawer Book: The After Death Action Plan so check out his instructions as to how you can get a copy in the video. We look forward to seeing you at the Expo on October 17!

23/08/2026

One of our organising committee got to chat about Death Expo Toowoomba with funeral director Jason.

18/08/2026

What an amazing story! Voluntary Assisted Dying was featured on ABC's Australian Story this week.

It was a thought-provoking and heartfelt story about a mother and wife with MND who chose to live the last two of her life her way. Part of that was choosing how and when to die.

VAD is a topic that be addressed at the Death Expo on October 17. If you've got any questions after watching The Final Act, they'll be answered by a professional panel at the Expo.

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17/08/2026

Death Expo Toowoomba.
October 17, 2026.

17/08/2026

ARE YOU READY TOOWOOMBA?

The 2nd DEATH EXPO is just two months away!

𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐬 & 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞:
🗝️ End-of-life legalities (Wills, power of attorney)
👩‍⚕️ Palliative care and advance care directives
⌛️Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD)
⚰️ Funeral planning and Funerals 101
🕌Different cultural farewells
🪦Breaking ground: Cemeteries 101

📌 Saturday, October 17, 2026
⏰10:00 am – 3:15 pm
📍HumeRidge Church of Christ, Hume St
🫶 Free entry
☕️On-site extras: Free coffee van, food options, and face painting

💪 Organised by a local group of death care and grief professionals who are passionate about demysifying death and dying.