Live fully. Plan wisely. Leave a legacy.
Ignite Your Legacy Project Inc. creates safe and compassionate spaces for people to connect and talk about life, death, planning and legacy, before these challenges arise.Through community conversations, education, practical planning resources, and end-of-life support pathways, including death doula support connections, we support individuals, families and communities to feel more prepared, more informed and less alone.
About Ignite Your Legacy Project Inc.
Ignite Your Legacy Project Inc. is a Western Australian not-for-profit organisation helping people have practical, compassionate conversations about death, dying, planning and legacy. It exists to create spaces where people can explore conversations that are often avoided but deeply important.The organisation focuses on:
Encouraging open conversations about death, dying, and legacy
Providing education around end-of-life planning and decision-making
Supporting individuals to reflect on the values and choices that shape their lives
Connecting people with the services and support they may need, particularly around end-of-life care and planning
Creating community environments where meaningful discussions can take place
Through these initiatives, we aim to reduce fear and uncertainty around end-of-life topics while empowering people with knowledge, choice, and access to the support available to them.We believe these conversations belong in everyday life, not only in hospitals, aged care, crisis moments or legal appointments.We support people to understand their options, record their wishes, prepare important documents and open meaningful conversations with the people who matter most.
Our Vision
To create a community where conversations about life, legacy, and end-of-life choices are approached with openness, understanding, and compassion. We envision a future where people feel empowered to live with intention and make informed decisions that bring clarity and peace of mind.
Our Mission
To foster meaningful conversations, education, and community connections that encourage people to reflect on their values, wishes, and legacy. Our mission is to support individuals by providing guidance, resources, and access to end-of-life planning and support services when they are needed.
Our Team
IYLP Inc. is guided by a group who cares deeply about compassionate community education, informed choice and practical end-of-life planning.
Lisa Galatis - Founder of IYLP Inc. / End-of-Life Advocate
Lisa Galatis is the founder of Ignite Your Legacy Project Inc. and a passionate advocate for normalising conversations around death, dying, legacy, and end-of-life planning. With a background in finance, community education, holistic end-of-life advocacy, and legacy planning, Lisa brings practical structure, compassion, and heart to this work. She is passionate about soulful end-of-life support, the growing role of Death Doulas, and creating safe spaces through Death Cafés, workshops, and community events. A natural connector, Lisa is committed to bringing people, services, and communities together so no one feels they have to navigate these important moments alone.
Lisa's main website:
Andrea Anthony - End of Life Educator / Doula
Andrea is most passionate about all things End-of-Life, from educational workshops to ensure everyone can have open, honest conversations with their loved ones and put plans in place for when the time comes, through to caring for and providing compassionate support and options to people who receive a life-limiting illness diagnosis or are at the end of their life. She also specialises in after death care, funeral planning, and grief support.
Andrea's main website:
Shari Wodzianski - Funeral Celebrant / Memoir Writer
Shari is dedicated to connecting with people in an authentic, warm, safe and empathetic manner. She is passionate about ensuring stories are captured and legacies are created. As an end-of-life celebrant, Shari is also very proactive in encouraging everyone to share their life stories in the form of a memoir before end of life occurs, to make it easier on those planning final goodbyes for their loved ones.
Shari's main website:
Cara Walker - Funeral Director / Founder & Owner of Walker Family Funerals
Cara's focus is on compassion, transparency and financial integrity in the funeral industry. She combines her expertise with her studies as a Death Doula and grief counsellor, bringing a diverse range of perspectives and skills ensuring that every family receives personalised support during their time of need. Cara is a strong advocate for environmentally friendly death care, such as the dignified and sustainable practice of human composting.
Cara's main website:
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Events, Workshops & Gatherings
Our events and services are designed to make end-of-life conversations more approachable, more practical and more supported for everyone.
Upcoming Events:
Community Conversations
One of the ways Ignite Your Legacy Project supports the community is through facilitated conversations and gatherings that invite people to reflect on life, death, and legacy in a respectful and welcoming environment.These include:
Death Café gatherings where people come together to openly discuss death and dying in a safe space
Legacy conversations that explore the stories, values, and experiences people wish to pass on
Community discussions that encourage reflection on living with intention and awareness
These gatherings help normalise conversations that are often avoided and create opportunities for people to share perspectives, experiences, and support.
Education & Workshops
Ignite Your Legacy Project also provides educational workshops that help individuals better understand the practical and emotional aspects of end-of-life planning.These workshops cover topics such as:
Advance Health Directives and care preferences
Enduring Power of Attorney and guardianship decisions
Peace of Mind planning
Reflecting on personal values and legacy