Hi, I'm Cara. I'm a funeral celebrant, community development practitioner, and educator based on Jinibara Country in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, Queensland.

I support people, families and communities to find meaningful, creative and connected ways to approach death, dying and grief.

As a funeral celebrant, I work with families to co-create personalised funerals, memorials and farewells that genuinely reflect the uniqueness of each life and honour the stories, relationships and values that matter most. I also offer support with end-of-life planning, helping people explore their wishes and options, as well as one-off guidance for families or friends who would like to lead a farewell ceremony themselves.

In addition to my celebrancy and end-of-life support work, I have more than twenty years' experience in community development, including recent work in paediatric palliative care. I design and facilitate conversations, workshops and community initiatives that strengthen grief literacy, build compassionate communities, and create spaces where love, loss and life can be honoured. 

Whether I'm working one-on-one with individuals, collaborating with organisations, or facilitating community events, my approach is grounded in deep listening, curiosity and the belief that dying, death and grief are not only personal experiences but shared human ones. I value ceremonies and community practices that invite participation, foster connection, and help people find meaning in times of change and loss.