The Death Worker’s Circle

The Death Worker’s Circle

The Death Worker’s Circle a space created for those who work in and around death, including but not limited to - Aged Care Workers, Bereavement Support Workers, Bereavement Volunteers, Cemetery Workers, Coroners, Crematorium Staff, Death Doulas, Embalmers, First Responders, Forensic Investigators, Forensic Professionals, Funeral Celebrants, Funeral Directors, Grounds Workers, Grief Counsellors, Hospice Volunteers, Hospice Workers, Hospital Staff, Oncology Nurses, Organ Donation Coordinators, Palliative Care Nurses, Palliative Care Physicians, Palliative Care Volunteers, Paramedics, Pathologists, Pet Loss Counsellors, Psychologists, Social Workers, Spiritual Care Practitioners, Support Workers, Therapists, Veterinary Professionals and others who walk alongside death, dying, and bereavement in all its forms.

The work we do is important, demanding, and often invisible. It can be deeply meaningful - and also isolating.

The Death Worker’s Circle offers a space to pause, connect, reflect, and be witnessed by others who understand. There’s no agenda, no pressure to perform - just an invitation to show up as you are.

We sit together in an atmosphere of honesty, care, and respect. It’s a place to speak freely, share what’s heavy or alive for you, listen deeply, and be reminded that you are not alone in this work.

All are welcome. Come as you are.

Who Am I?

Hello

I’m so glad you’re here.

I’m a Death Doula and death literacy advocate and educator. I’m also a trained Circle facilitator. My work sits at the intersection of end-of-life care, community support, and open dialogue around all things death, dying and end of life. I don’t shy away from the hard stuff.

I created The Death Worker’s Circle because I saw a need for a space where those working professionally, or volunteering, in and around death could gather, reflect, and be witnessed. Many of us have friends, family, and partners we can talk to about our work. But there’s a level of understanding that only comes from others who walk this path too. Death work changes you. And being in circle with those who get it - without needing the backstory - is deeply grounding. Too often, death workers carry the emotional weight of others in silence. The Death Worker’s Circle offers a place to lay some of that down.

I believe that when we come together in honest, grounded sharing, we strengthen our capacity to keep doing the work - whether we’re doulas, palliative care nurses, paramedics, funeral directors, mortuary workers, vets, grief counsellors, or volunteers in this space. The Death Worker’s Circle is about creating connection and resilience through shared experience.

This isn’t a training or a therapy session and it’s not based in any religious or spiritual dogma. This is also not a social gathering - it’s a structured space for professionals in a high-burden field. Show up as you are, with whatever you’re holding. To be seen, heard, and reminded that you’re not alone in this work.

If what you read on this page appeals to you, I look forward to seeing you in The Death Worker’s Circle.

Warmest, always

Angela

| What to Expect at The Death Worker's Circle

| What to Expect at The Death Worker's Circle

Each Death Worker’s Circle runs for two and a quarter hours and takes place in a respectful and structured virtual setting.

Please ensure you’re in a private space where you won’t be interrupted. You’re welcome to stay comfortable - bring a warm drink, wear what feels good, and settle in.

We begin with a brief opening intention and guided visualisation to help you settle, arrive fully, and create a sense of shared space - wherever you are.

The first part of the The Death Worker’s Circle is dedicated to individual sharing. You are invited, never pressured, to speak to what you are carrying. This is not a conversation. The space is held for uninterrupted sharing, with no responses or discussion. The focus is on being heard, not fixed.

We then move into a period of reflection. This is an opportunity to notice what resonated with you and, if you choose, to share those reflections from your own experience. Again, this is not a time for advice or analysis, but for considered, respectful contribution.

We close The Death Worker’s Circle with a simple honouring of the space we’ve just shared and a checkout before returning to the day.

Ticket Options

I'm trialling a tiered pricing model to help make The Death Worker’s Circle accessible to everyone, while also covering the time and resources it takes to make this happen. 

When booking on Eventbrite, please choose the ticket that best reflects your current situation - no explanation needed, no guilt required, and no judgment from me.

Community Rate

$20

Choose this if it helps you attend.

Standard Rate

$40

Covers the full cost.

Supporter Rate

$50

Helps fund future Circles.

Circle Agreements: How We Hold This Space Together

The Death Worker’s Circle is a reflective space for those working in death care to connect, be witnessed, and share in community. To help create a safe and supportive environment, we hold to the following agreements

  • What is shared in the Circle stays in the Circle. Please do not repeat or discuss other participants' stories outside of the session. You are, of course, welcome to share your own reflections elsewhere.

    The death care space is small, and many of us are connected in overlapping networks. For this reason, it is vital that you do not share any names or identifying details of clients, families, colleagues, or workplaces - living or deceased. Maintain the anonymity of others at all times. This is a space for your personal reflections, not for sharing stories that belong to someone else.

  • This space is not a substitute for personal therapy or professional counselling. We welcome your real experiences, but we hold them in community - not in a clinical or therapeutic framework.

  • Please be mindful of the language and level of detail you use when sharing. This space is not appropriate for graphic or highly provocative descriptions that may activate trauma responses in others. If you are working through something especially intense or triggering, I encourage you to seek the support of a qualified therapist. The Circle is a space for reflection and witnessing, not clinical processing.

    You are responsible for your own emotional wellbeing. If something shared in the Circle feels activating or difficult, you are encouraged to take care of yourself - step away, mute your mic, or reach out for support afterward.

  • Having your camera on is essential for creating a safe and supportive space. While I understand that bandwidth issues may require your camera to be off while speaking, your video must remain on while you're not speaking.


    This is non-negotiable. If your camera remains off, you will receive two reminders to turn it on. After that, you will be removed from the Circle. This is not about judgment - it’s about preserving the emotional safety and comfort of everyone in the space.

  • Please arrive on time and plan to stay for the full two-hour 15 minute session. The Zoom room will be locked 15 minutes after the scheduled start time, and late entry won’t be possible. This helps maintain the integrity of the space we’re creating together.

  • Each Circle is capped at 10 participants to preserve the intimacy and depth of the space. This ensures everyone has the opportunity to be seen and heard in a meaningful way.

  • This is a space for deep listening. We don't interrupt or respond with advice. Everyone’s journey is their own, and this space honours that.

  • This is not about having a conversation. When one person shares, we listen. There is no back-and-forth dialogue. This is a space for being heard, not for discussion or debate.

  • There is never any pressure to speak. The space has been created for you to do so if you would like.

  • I encourage you to speak from your own experience. “I feel…”, “I’ve noticed…”, rather than generalising or speaking on behalf of others.

  • Please ensure that you are in a quiet, private space where you can be fully present and free from interruption. Wear something comfortable, have a cuppa if you like, and settle in.

  • Diverse experiences and perspectives are welcome. This is a judgment-free space. Bring compassion, curiosity, and care - for yourself and for others.

  • We aim to use inclusive and respectful language. Please avoid jargon, spiritual language, or clinical terms unless they are helpful in expressing your own experience.

  • As your facilitator, it’s my role to hold this space with care. If any of the agreements are unintentionally overlooked, I may gently offer a reminder. This helps ensure the Circle remains safe, respectful, and supportive for all.