Dying To Know: Practical Steps & Sustainable Choices in Death

The City of Ryde occupies an area of  40.651 sq kms between the Parramatta and Lane Cove Rivers, and has 16 suburbs within its boundaries. It is approximately 12kms from the centre of Sydney.The City of Ryde boasts some of the most beautiful, historic and culturaly rich town centres in Sydney. As well as vibrant town centres, each year thousands of people from all over Sydney come to enjoy our events and festivals, parks and playgrounds.For more information go to www.ryde.nsw.gov.au or call our Customer Service Centre on 9952 8222.

City of Ryde

Join us at Gladesville to understand the essential things to know and do when someone passes away.

Gladesville Meeting Room

Join us at Gladesville Library to learn what to do when someone dies. In moments of loss, knowing the practical steps to take can bring clarity and comfort to families. Metropolitan Memorial Parks will present topics ranging from legal responsibilities to emotional support, providing an understanding of the process to help navigate grief with compassion and confidence. Gather insight into various sustainable options that honour both our loved ones and the planet.The session will explore what to do when someone dies, and options for traditional and alternative burials and memorials.Presented by: <ul><li>Lisa Christie – Senior Community and Visitor Experience Manager</li><li>Anita Kenny – Community Engagement Manager</li></ul><a href="https://proveda.com.au/community-programs/dying-to-know/" title="https://proveda.com.au/community-programs/dying-to-know/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dying to Know Day</a> has been a national day of action, originally on August 8 extending throughout the month of August with hundreds of hosts around Australia holding gatherings aimed to normalise conversations about death, dying and grief, encouraging individuals to learn about, discuss, and plan for their own end-of-life, and to support others in doing the same.

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