# Event Details - **Event Name**: The West Talks Death: A "Dying to Know Day" Expo - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 12:30 pm – Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 04:30 pm - **Event Description**: A fabulous Day Out! with a Difference. Think end-of-life planning is depressing or boring? Think again! Come for the facts. Stay for the funAbout this EventWe spend months planning for a birth. Weeks planning for a holiday. Days planning for a party.How long have you spent on your End of Life plan?What’s the expo about?It's about planning the best end of life possible. We're bringing together advocates and experts from a world most of us know little about.Dying Differently: Discover a myriad of options other than a traditional church funeral, overseen by a funeral director. Learn about DIY funerals, living wakes, water cremations, home funerals and more.Your Dog Deserves a Good Ending Too: Rest Your Paws will be here to share peaceful, in your own home end of life options for your precious pets, for the best farewell possible.Your Digital Legacy: What happen to your phone, your laptop and all your passwords when you can't manage your online presence any more?Wills & Powers of Attorney: Dying without a will is one of the worst legacies you can leave your loved ones. FInd out why and how to fix that.A Better Way to Die: Meet the Doulas and End of Life Guides reshaping people's final days and taking the stress for those left behind.Insights Into Your End-of-Life Choices: Palliative care, organ donation, VAD, (Voluntary Assisted Dying), and Organ Donation. Choose your own path - and share it with friends or family.Empower Your Future: Don't leave your parting wishes to chance. Plan sooner - for a better laterAgenda?: 01:00 PM - 01:05 PMWelcome to Dying to Know Day: Official Opening - Katie Hall MP?: 01:05 PM - 01:15 PMDoulas and End of Life PlanningInfo: As a long time End of Life Doula, Candice explains how a Doula helps families navigate all aspects of dying and reduces the stress on families when they’re at their most vulnerable.?: 01:15 PM - 01:25 PMFinal Financial Advice You Need to Know!Info: Murray can help you save money - even after you die! Who gets what when you die? Super - what you really need to know. And don’t forget about tax planning - it makes a BIG difference to those left behind.?: 01:25 PM - 01:35 PMFuneral CelebrationsInfo: Who said funerals have to be sad! Learn about funerals, living wakes, and how to celebrate life differently.?: 01:35 PM - 01:55 PMKEYNOTE SPEAKER: My Husband's Journey with Voluntary Assisted Dying (20 Mins)Info: Diagnosed with cancer in 2022, Robyn's husband, Rod, chose Voluntary Assisted Dying over suffering through a long illness. In what became a family affair, Robyn shares the unexpected joy of what she calls an “unbelievably positive” experience.?: 02:00 PM - 02:20 PMBreakout Session: Organ Donor Families - The Other Side of Donating (20 mins)Info: These smaller, longer, more intimate sessions are held in separate rooms and give you a chance to hear in depth and ask questions after.?: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PMEXPO 1: 2PM-3PMInfo: Have questions? Now's the chance to meet with exhibitors and find out more!?: 03:00 PM - 03:10 PMSpirit Legal - When You’re Not Prepared, The Law Steps InInfo: What happens if you die without a will, your estate is contested, or there’s no executor? Caroline shares her expertise, plus what happens to your online life, social media, facebook profile and digital accounts when you die.?: 03:10 PM - 03:20 PMExit International - Voluntary Euthanasia - Taking Control at the EndInfo: Exit International and its 3,500+ members across the world believe it is ‘the right of every adult of sound mind, to be able to end their life in a way that is reliable, peaceful and at a time of their choosing.’?: 03:20 PM - 03:30 PMYour Digital LegacyInfo: What happen to your phone, your laptop and all your passwords, social media accounts etc. when you're gone? Who handles all that??: 03:30 PM - 03:40 PMHome funerals & Natural DeathInfo: Funerals - what you can, and can’t do. Karen shares info on home funerals, family directed death care and Natural Burial options?: 03:40 PM - 04:00 PMBreakout Session: Changes to the Law for Voluntary Assisted Dying (20 mins)Info: These smaller, longer, more intimate sessions are held in separate rooms and give you a chance to hear in depth and ask questions after.?: 03:40 PM - 04:30 PMEXPO 2: 3:40PM-4:30PMInfo: Did you hear something you like? Now's the chance to meet with vendors and find out more! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/maribyrnong/the-west-talks-death-a-dying-to-know-day-expo/100001989771230313 - **Event Categories**: business, exhibitions, workshops, nonprofit, parties, entertainment, dog, holiday - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - Duration: 4 hours - Location: Maribyrnong Community Centre - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: Maribyrnong - **state**: VI - **country**: Australia - **location**: Maribyrnong Community Centre - **lat**: -37.767251 - **long**: 144.887623 - **full address**: Maribyrnong Community Centre, 9 Randall Street, Maribyrnong, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The West Talks Death: A "Dying to Know Day" Expo - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/d150265388b2240583d6571cf3730130e3a539a0f587068e513445e48ca567a5-rimg-w840-h472-dc2e4831-gmir.jpg?v=1779463185 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The West Talks Death: A "Dying to Know Day" Expo being held? - **A:** The West Talks Death: A "Dying to Know Day" Expo takes place on Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 12:30 pm to Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 04:30 pm at Maribyrnong Community Centre, 9 Randall Street, Maribyrnong, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing The West Talks Death: A "Dying to Know Day" Expo? - **A:** The West Talks Death: A "Dying to Know Day" Expo is organized by Dying Differently. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The West Talks Death: A "Dying to Know Day" Expo is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Maribyrnong, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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