Aftering — SoloSirens creative space to explore grief

Aftering — The 21st Century Memorial

In this episode, the 21st century approach to the memorial. Guest Jennifer Muldowney (AKA The Glam Reaper)is an expert who helps families design and organise meaningful memorial services. She has long experience working in the deathcare industry and runs several successful businesses providing a range of services. Jennifer shares her insights into how she started out in Ireland working in this mainly male-dominated service. She is now based in New York so has seen how both cultural differences and deep human universal meaning shapes memorials across society. Further information: Podcast/Blog - www.theglamreaper.com www.muldowneymemorials.com @TheGlamReaper on Twitter and Tedx 2017 'Say Farewell Your Way' - a funeral planning guide for Ireland. Irish Glass Memorial Jewellery line: Humans - www.celtic-ashes.com Pets - www.rainbowbridge-memorials.com

Aftering Dr Eve Griffin NSRF

In this episode, learning about the findings from a first-of-its-kind survey of people bereaved by suicide in Ireland. The survey seeks to understand the needs of the bereaved and hear their stories. Dr Eve Griffin from the National Suicide Research Foundation joins me to share the background to 'AfterWords: A survey of people bereaved by suicide in Ireland' and the key findings in it. It’s important to note that Pieta provides services to those who are thinking about suicide and those who have been bereaved by suicide. Their free 24-hour number is 1800 247 247 Also, Samaritans provide a 24-hour listening service, free of charge. Phone 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org AfterWords: A survey of people bereaved by suicide in Ireland is available via the website nsrf.ie The direct link to the survey here: https://www.nsrf.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Suicide-Bereavement-Survey-report_digital.pdf A list of support organisations and organisations for people bereaved by suicide can be found on the HUGG website: www.hugg.ie ‘You are not alone: Support for people who have been bereaved by suicide’ is a guide which provides information on suicide bereavement and the supports available in Ireland. The guide was developed by people who have lost loved ones through suicide in conjunction with the HSE. A download of the guide can be found here: https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/4/mental-health-services/connecting-for-life/news/national-suicide-bereavement-support-guide.pdf

Aftering — SoloSirens creative space to explore grief

In this episode – I got the chance to speak with Neltah Chadamoyo about Solo Sirens — an entirely female theatre-making and producing collective based in Tallaght. Solosirens created an innovative project exploring grief and loss. Supported by the Irish Hospice Foundation, it drew on the experiences of the group. The SoloSiren’s symposium 2022 was also part of this year’s Dublin Theatre Festival. Zimbabwean Neltah also shares traditions and culture around dealing with death and supporting the bereaved that she grew up with there. Further information: SoloSirens.info https://hospicefoundation.ie/arts-and-creativity/dance-and-movement-map-experiences-of-loss/

Aftering — Irish Hospice Foundation Seed Grants 2022

In this episode, my guest is Irish Hospice Foundation's Arts and Creative Engagement Officer Dominic Campbell. He explains the background to its special Seed Grant. This fund is available to individuals and groups seeking to create art that helps explore universal themes of dying, death and bereavement. More information: https://hospicefoundation.ie/our-supports-services/ihf-in-the-community/arts-and-creativity/seeds-grants-2022/

Aftering — Loop Living Coffins

In this episode, guest Bob Hendrickx shares how the world's first living coffin came to exist. He is an architect, bio-designer and the inventor of a process to grow sustainable coffins from mycelium. The boxes break down when buried and have the ability to enhance biodiversity and detoxify soil. More information: https://www.loop-of-life.com/