Rest Assured: How different cultures celebrate life and death

Rest Assured invites you to join our next webinar, “How different cultures celebrate life and death,” on Wednesday, 29 October 2025 at 5pm AEDT.

Join us for an insightful webinar exploring the rituals, traditions and beliefs surrounding death and dying across three unique cultures. Learn from spiritual leaders and cultural experts as they share traditions that shape how we honour life’s final chapter.

Meet your speakers

• Buddhism – Ayya Suvira
  Ordained nun in the Theravada Buddhist tradition, author, and secretary of the Australian Sangha Association. Ayya Suvira is passionate about building cultural partnerships and advancing knowledge leadership on religious practices.

• Coptic Orthodox – Very Rev. Fr. Tadros El-Bakhoumi OAM
  Monk priest with over fifty years of service, official spokesman for the Coptic Orthodox community in NSW and Orthodox chaplain. Recognised for his voluntary support and community leadership.

• Hinduism – Rami Sivan
  Acharya Ram Sivan, a Hindu priest and scholar with five decades of experience in philosophy, ritual practice and Yoga-Vedanta. President of the Australian Council of Hindu Clergy and author of several books on Hinduism.

Reserve your spot today – It’s FREE!

Registrations close Tuesday, 28 October 2025 at 12pm AEDT.

Once registered, you’ll receive the Microsoft Teams link via email.