There are many funeral industry and death related events held around Sydney each year. These are a few that I know of and think look particularly interesting or relevant.
Hidden Art Exhibition at Rookwood -- 21st Sept - 31st Oct
Every year there is an art exhibition in Rookwood Cemetery, it is free and quite fun, seeing the different exhibits on display among the graves. I particularly like how some incorporate that specific place of the cemetery within their artwork.
On the last day they hold a little closing ceremony with videos and food, which was very fun and informative last year.
Hidden homepage with more information.
ESMP Open Day -- 26th Oct
The 2012 Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park open day was a blast, I really had a great time and there was such a variety of stuff to see and do. This is also one of the only funeral home open days I know of.
When - 26th October, 11am to 2pm.
Where - Military Rd, Matraville.
My post about the ESMP 2012 open day.
Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) -- 2nd November
This is a new event, or at least one I have not heard of in Sydney before. It's a celebration of things related to death and the way life and death are so entangled. There will be a skull painting competition and more.
When - 2nd November, 9am to 5pm.
Where - Gore Hill Oval/Park, Corner of Pacific Hwy and Reserve Rd, St Leonards.
Day of the dead event page.
Living with Our Dead -- 10th November
Living with our dead is an event organised by a Sydney celebrant to remember and honour the deceased and bring the idea of death into an acceptable and public setting. I don't have any other information at this stage, so if you're interested follow the link below.
Living with our dead site.
Living with our dead FaceBook page.
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