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Rachel Hechtman

Customer Support Manager.

Rachel spent many years helping patients and their families stay fit and healthy through her training as an accredited practising dietitian. These days, Rachel loves supporting customers to make informed choices around end of life planning by heading up Willed’s customer support and uses customer queries as inspiration to inform her blogs.

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Background

Rachel's expertise.

Why families can trust Rachel's answers on the topics below.

Education & accreditation

Accreditation
Trained as Accredited Practising Dietitian Dietitians Australia

Areas of expertise

  • Wills
  • Estate Planning
  • Funerals
  • Cremations

Guides

Guides by Rachel Hechtman.

Plain-English explainers on Wills, probate, funerals and Estate planning. Filter by topic.

Funeral Insurance vs. Prepaid Funerals: What’s the Difference?

Planning for your funeral is often avoided because it can seem overwhelming. But getting organised can make it easier for your nearest and dearest, when the time comes. Read on to learn about the difference between saving up, funeral bonds, funeral insurance and pre-paid funerals.

Brisbane Crematoriums

Looking for a crematorium in Brisbane? We have you covered.

Adelaide Crematoriums

Arranging a cremation in Adelaide need not be complicated. Read on for all the details.

Do You Live in Melbourne? Here’s a Guide on Melbourne Crematoriums

A guide designed to help you understand more about cremation services in Melbourne.

Expressing love and comfort to a dying loved one

How to have meaningful interactions with those who mean most, in their time of need.

Supporting People with Dementia: Life Story Work

Life Story work can be an important catalyst for connection and expression for both dementia sufferers and those that care for them.

Paying A Loved One’s Final Tax Return

There's no avoiding paperwork when a loved one passes. In some instances, a final tax return will need to be lodged. Read on to learn more.

How to Locate a Legal Will

It's generally a good idea to tell someone where you have placed your Will. Sometimes, the location of a Will isn't obvious, but if one exists then finding it is important. Read on for some tips on locating a loved one's legal Will.

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