PlotBox APAC Webinar Series

Following his powerful presentation at the ACCA Conference 2025, John Adams returns for an insightful webinar alongside Denise Ora, CEO of Metropolitan Memorial Parks. They will share an exciting update on the global movement to embed grief and bereavement literacy into school curricula, with practical insights into how schools are beginning to address death, loss and grief as part of holistic student wellbeing.

8.30am AWST | 11.30am AEDT | 1.30pm NZDT

Featuring:

• Denise Ora, CEO Metropolitan Memorial Parks

• John Adams is a fourth-generation funeral director, former President of the UK’s National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD), and host of the nationally recognised podcast Death: A Changing Industry.

Join us for an in-depth exploration of alkaline hydrolysis - an emerging and increasingly discussed method of body disposition -  brought to life by leading international experts.

In this session, we’ll examine the rise of alkaline hydrolysis on the global stage. You’ll gain a clear understanding of how the process works, the factors driving its adoption, and the regulatory and public perception challenges shaping its future. We’ll also explore what it takes to successfully implement and operate this technology in a real-world setting.
Our expert panel includes:

• Dr Georgina Robinson, a leading authority in alkaline hydrolysis

• Ross George from Austeng, representing Resomation Ltd in Australia, sharing key engineering insights

• Deborah Richards, who successfully established New Zealand’s first alkaline hydrolysis operation and is helping drive significant market change

11am AWST | 1pm AEST | 3pm NZST