Ferryman: The Life and Deathwork of Ephraim Finch

Ferryman is a powerful exploration of life, death, and community through the story of Ephraim Finch OAM—a deathworker and cultural custodian who served Melbourne’s Jewish community for over 30 years. Drawing on Finch’s journals and personal interviews, Katia Ariel weaves biography, memoir, and cultural history into a deeply compassionate portrait. From his working-class Sydney upbringing to his conversion to Orthodox Judaism and pivotal role in the Chevra Kadisha, Finch’s life reflects profound service, ritual, and care. Ferryman is a timely and moving reminder of the sacred in the everyday—and the importance of memory, meaning, and belonging. With a foreword by Arnold Zable and praise from prominent Australian writers, it’s an unforgettable literary contribution.

Ferryman: The Life and Deathwork of Ephraim Finch
Author: Katia Ariel
Publisher: Wild Dingo Press
ISBN: 9781925893861
Rights held for book: World
Email for rights contact: Catherine Lewis

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