Voluntary Assisted Dying in Australia: What you need to know
The past five years have seen a quiet revolution in the way we die in Australia. Since 2017, all six Australian states have passed Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) laws. This […]
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The past five years have seen a quiet revolution in the way we die in Australia. Since 2017, all six Australian states have passed Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) laws. This […]
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It’s never easy when a loved one passes away. It can be an incredibly stressful time for the deceased’s family and close friends as they attempt to contact family scattered […]
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When arranging a funeral, there are numerous things to consider from emotional, logistical and legal perspectives. Unfortunately, many of these decisions will often need to be made quickly. This can […]
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After starting out in 1907 as a small West Virginian church service organised by Anna Jarvis to honour the life of her dead mother Anne Reeves, Mother’s Day is now […]
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ANZAC Day is a day of remembrance, and an important occasion when we mark the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces in WWI. For our […]
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Over the last seven years, 10 months and 26 days I have been on a mission to give the bereaved a sense of hope. Ever since the last day of […]
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Of all the Christian denominations in Australia, one of the oldest and largest is the Catholic Church, making up around 23% of Australia’s population. Whether you are Catholic or not, […]
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Living with the nightmare Losing a child is every parent’s worst nightmare. I know, because I’ve lived it. Ten years ago, my beautiful daughter Molly died in an accident, aged […]
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All of us need to love and to be loved, and loving animals is an important part of being human. As we develop bonds of love and affection, we become […]
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Arranging a funeral can be a daunting experience, and it’s not something we tend to do on a regular basis. One of the key decisions to make is where the […]
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An Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) is a legal document that appoints someone to manage either your personal and/or financial affairs. The person you appoint is called an attorney. You are known as the principal. A financial attorney […]
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Knowing what to wear to a funeral can be tricky. Whether it is for a casual or formal service, finding the appropriate attire can be challenging. Beyond thinking about the temperature, people need to also consider the […]
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What To Consider When Selecting Funeral Music For many, music is an essential and powerful element of a funeral service. It is a language of emotion and can often represent […]
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To many, Greece is a country associated with monumental history, art, politics, civilisation, and theology. From the Olympics to the domes of Santorini, Greek culture is rich and well respected, […]
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While living well is an ideal we’re all familiar with, dying well can seem like a strange concept to many. We often let our superstitions and fears about dying, and […]
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Remembering the deceased with heartfelt words A eulogy is a speech or presentation given at a funeral or memorial service. It celebrates and pays tribute to the life of the deceased, and […]
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Dealing with grief and loss has a huge impact on our physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, and it can feel like our core foundations have been shaken. The loss of […]
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I studied Art Therapy at the University of New South Wales, and for my Masters I was honoured to work with adults in palliative care. Originally, I was assigned to […]
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The pandemic has taken both a physical toll in terms of our health and social distancing measures and a huge emotional toll on the community. In fact, it has vastly […]
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Proper estate planning is one of the most important ways we can help our loved ones navigate a very difficult time. The 11th century philosopher Solomon ibn Gabriol said “Plan […]
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COVID-19 sent shockwaves through the community and saw life as we know it change. We faced a slew of restrictions and numerous lockdowns as governments assessed the best ways to […]
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When looking at the topic of death and rituals through a global lens, cultures and traditions around the world can differ from the popular westernised funeral traditions you see on […]
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While a florist’s main responsibility is to provide floral arrangements for their clients, there is more to it when it comes to flowers for a funeral as the arrangement needs […]
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For many people, the prospect of arranging a funeral after losing a loved one can feel complex and confusing – which is where funeral directors come in. Their job is to guide you through […]
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Knowing your options to make empowered choices. The thought of planning your funeral can be sad for some, but the key thing to remember is that it doesn’t have to be. Doing […]
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Funerals are rituals observed across many countries and cultures. They are a public, traditional and symbolic means of expressing our thoughts and feelings about the death of someone important to us. Funerals help us […]
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End of life, it’s something that happens to everyone – it’s part of life. Yet did you know that 82 per cent of Australian’s agree it’s a meaningful conversation, though […]
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