Lady of Death
Are you curious about death, dying, and the funeral industry in Australia?
Join us as we chat and learn from experts from funeral directors, to embalmers, from those who create floral arrangements to photo presentations and so many more. We will gain insights and have open and important conversations about this topic that is so often shrouded in mystery.
Hopefully you will come away enlightened and have a deeper understanding of this essential part of life!
Lady of Death
When Time Matters Most: A Conversation about Dying with Dignity
What does it truly mean to die with dignity?
Behind the clinical terminology and medical frameworks lies a deeply human experience that most healthcare systems aren't equipped to honour.
In this powerful conversation, Callie Watt takes us through her 31-year nursing odyssey from remote indigenous communities to emergency departments, and finally to founding Wattletree Health Group – a private nursing service determined to transform end-of-life care.
The reality Callie reveals is both sobering and hopeful. While 85% of people express wishes to die at home, our healthcare system remains structured around institutional endings.
What makes this conversation truly exceptional is Callie's philosophy on authentic connection. Rather than the clinical detachment we often associate with healthcare providers, she advocates for genuine presence. This approach represents a profound shift from traditional models focused on efficiency rather than experience.
Whether you're facing end-of-life decisions, supporting someone who is, or simply interested in how we might better approach our final chapter, this episode offers vital insights into reclaiming death as a dignified, human-centered experience. Join us as we explore what it means to raise the standard of care when it matters most.
Callie Watt is the founder of Wattletree Health Group
Phone: 03 9140 0944
Email: contact@wattletreehealthgroup.com.au
Website: https://wattletreehealthgroup.com.au/
Have questions about death, dying or the funeral industry? Email ask@ladyofdeath.com.au to have them answered in a future episode.