Throughout human history, a fascination with death has been ever-present, characterized by obsession with or often fear of the end and myriad questions of what, if any, afterlife may exist for us. Together, we will explore the journey the human body will take during and after the end of life period. We will also review both clinical and biological death, including near-death experience (NDE) and out-of-body experience (OBE), situations in which one leaves their body and life behind temporarily. The information presented in this seminar will be presented from a non-sectarian, medically scientific, humanistic perspective. 'Morbid curiosity welcome'.

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.