facilitator, educator & end of life companion
Annie Bolitho is passionate about cultural change in the areas of ageing and end of life care.
Her book Death, A Love Project, a guide to exploring the life in death and finding the way together helps people to take charge of their end of life arrangements.
Annie runs workshops to enhance death literacy, for health professionals and the general public. She convenes seasonal Death Cafes in Melbourne. Annie has a Doctorate of Creative Arts, previous experience in policy and research, and a strong interest in ritual and writing. With long experience facilitating conversations that matter, she invites participants into rich discussions on a tough topic.
Annie Bolitho has over 25 years’ experience getting people together around death. Annie helps with funerals, vigils and memorials through Kinship Ritual.
Latest Blog
Out of sync? April 2020.
Do you feel out of sync I'm wondering? Are you sometimes surprised by how it is now, out of the blue? Did you know you can do a virtual tour of the State Library? When I did it I saw the spot where I often used to work at the Russell Street entrance. I used to drink...
Death, a love project
A guide to exploring the life in death and finding the way together’
I loved reading Annie’s book on Death. yes! you read right! She knows how to turn a topic like that into something practical and fascinating. Dani
What’s on
Stay safe and well, and know that if you’re in the sad situation of needing to say goodbye to someone who has died, it’s possible to do it well. Here are a few ideas on How to create a love project in the restricted times of lockdown.
Death cafe
If you’re interested in attending a Death Cafe online, make contact, and we’ll make it happen.