The Departure Lounge
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THE DEPARTURE LOUNGE
Join us in The Departure Lounge for frank conversations about end-of-life planning, dying well and legacy.
WHAT TO EXPECT
This isn’t a seminar and there are no sales pitches — it’s a conversation.
You’ll stay with a small group while our four conversation guides rotate between tables, giving you the opportunity to ask your own questions, hear different perspectives and explore end-of-life planning, dying well and legacy in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
WHO IS IT FOR?
Whether you’re planning ahead, supporting someone you love, navigating changing circumstances, or simply curious to learn more, you’ll be warmly welcomed.
YOUR CONVERSATION GUIDES
Rohani Bixler
Principal, Olivetree Legal, Mornington
Get practical answers about wills, estate planning, powers of attorney and protecting your wishes.
Jen Ulyatt Kefi
Kefi: End-of-Life Doula
Talk openly about dying well, end-of-life planning and how to support yourself and the people you love through dying and end of life.
Naomi Korolew
Founder & Funeral Director, Vivid Funerals, Mornington
Ask all the questions you’ve ever wanted to ask about death care, funerals, burial, cremation, prepaid funerals — or even how to have no funeral at all.
Michael Phoenix
General Manager, Mornington Green, Somerville
Discover new ways to honour your life, reflect your values and create a legacy that’s uniquely yours.
QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE
No question is too big, too small or too difficult. Whether you’re planning ahead, supporting someone you love or simply curious, you’re invited to ask the questions you’ve always wanted answered.
• Can I contest a will?
• What happens if I die without a will?
• Do I actually need a power of attorney? If so, when is the right time to appoint one?
• What does dying well even mean?
• What does an end-of-life doula actually do?
• How much does a funeral cost on the Mornington Peninsula?
• Can a prepaid funeral really affect my Age Pension entitlement?
• What’s the difference between a prepaid funeral and funeral insurance?
• Can I really become a tree when I die?
• What’s the difference between a traditional memorial and a living memorial?
PRACTICAL DETAILS
Thursday 13 August 2026
Mornington Green
125 Tyabb Tooradin Road
Somerville, Victoria
10.00am
Doors open
10.30am – 11.30am
Facilitated small-group conversations with our four conversation guides.
11.30am – 12.30pm
Stay for complimentary Devonshire tea and continue the conversation informally with our conversation guides and other guests.
FREE EVENT — REGISTRATION REQUIRED
If you’re having any difficulty registering online, please call Naomi on 0428 729 467.