"I cannot escape death but at least I can escape the fear of it" - Epictetus. Most people don't want to die. Many are afraid of dying. Join us for a non-clinical, interactive workshop exploring how knowledge and understanding can help. Reduce anxiety about death. Understand and gently challenge fears around dying. Explore what it can mean to give 'rest in peace' real personal meaning. Bring your questions, fears & worries into a supportive space for reflection and discussion.

Your Tutor is Mark Simpson

Mark Simpson MMedSc, BMedEduc, BN has been teaching at WEA since 1998. 

Mark is a retired medical educator and has also completed postgraduate research within the field of Thanatology Science which explores death and dying including disposition within the Australian funeral industry.

The world of science and medicine can be difficult to understand, with its own complex language. As a passionate public educator, Mark launched Australian Medical Educators to unlock the mystique of this complicated world and translate it into everyday language. 

He teaches a range of courses with WEA and online through Australian Medical Educators. Subjects include medical terminology and medical admin for vocational purposes, death and dying, funeral planning, and navigating the funeral industry.