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Plain-English guides on Wills, probate and funerals.
Practical answers to the questions families often ask. Written by Willed’s specialists, no legal jargon.
- What is Death Care?
Understanding the death care industry can be confusing, but it’s something everyone will need to navigate at some stage.
Ariella Birnbaum - Adelaide Crematoriums
Arranging a cremation in Adelaide need not be complicated. Read on for all the details.
Rachel Hechtman - How to Explain Death to your Kids
There are few things as layered with complexity as the concept of death. Let’s unpack how to best explain it to the little ones in your life.
Ariella Birnbaum - Death can change families. Here’s how.
How does death change families? Sometimes for better, sometimes for worse.
Ariella Birnbaum - What is Aquamation?
A deep dive into an aquatic alternative to more traditional cremation methods.
Ariella Birnbaum - Telling People Your Loved One has Died
Wondering how to tell people that someone near and dear to you has died? Saying it out loud can be one of the toughest challenges of them all.
Ariella Birnbaum - Defence Force and Veterans’ Funerals: A Guide
If you have lost someone or your loved one is in palliative care, and they previously served in the Australian Defence Force (ADF), know that there is plenty of support and financial assistance available to help you process and navigate this difficult time.
Ariella Birnbaum - Insurance Explainer: What's the Difference?
Confused about life insurance and what it covers? Here you have it – the four most common kinds of life insurance, explained.
Ariella Birnbaum - Lessons on Leading a Good Life from the Obituary Pages
We look at what death can teach us about living a good life, as per the findings of one inquisitive data analyst who scoured the obituary pages for clues.
Ariella Birnbaum - Debunking Organ and Tissue Donation Myths
While the majority of Australians support organ and tissue donation, only around one in three are registered donors. Here’s why.
Ariella Birnbaum - Lending Money to Your Kids? Here's How to Protect Yourself.
The ‘bank of mum and dad’ is often the most appealing lender on the block. Here’s how you can set some boundaries with your kids.
Ariella Birnbaum - 5 Financial Mistakes to Avoid in Retirement
Ahh, the day has finally arrived. It’s time to kick back, book those fancy cruises you’ve been pining over for years, and treat yourself to a luxury sports car. Or is it?
Ariella Birnbaum