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Bereavement guides.
Practical answers to the questions families often ask. Written by Willed's specialists, no legal jargon.
- Easy home maintenance tips every widow needs to know
Home maintenance can be a real chore but we’re here to make #WidowLife a little easier.
Ariella Birnbaum - It truly takes a village. Our tips for helping widowed parents.
Navigating the challenges that come with the death of a spouse can be tough. Throwing children into the mix can be even tougher. Here are our top tips on lending a helping hand to a widowed parent.
Ariella Birnbaum - Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day
International Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day occurs every year on October 15. This October and beyond, let’s encourage one another to break the silence and acknowledge the heartbreak that so many people around the world endure every year.
Ariella Birnbaum - Cultural and Traditional Mourning Colours Around the World
From parts of East Asia to South America, here are some cultural and traditional mourning colours from around the world.
Ariella Birnbaum - What does it take to become a funeral director?
Curious about how to pursue a career as a funeral director? Learn more below.
Ariella Birnbaum - How To Become a Palliative Care Social Worker
Palliative Care Social Workers play vital roles in assisting individuals with life-limiting conditions and their families. Discover how to follow this career path in this guide.
Ariella Birnbaum - How to Support a Grieving Employee
If managing people wasn’t already hard enough, try throwing a grieving employee into the mix. Here’s a guide on how to support your team through grief.
Ariella Birnbaum - How to Care for Yourself When You’re a Carer
In order to help others, you have to look after yourself, first.
Ariella Birnbaum - Birthday Celebration Ideas for Someone Who has Died
We’ve compiled a list of our favourite ways to celebrate the birthday of a deceased loved one. (You’re welcome).
Ariella Birnbaum - How to Support a Grieving Colleague
Here are our dos and don’ts for supporting a co-worker during a tough time.
Ariella Birnbaum - Changing holiday traditions after the passing of a loved one
Dreading the holiday season? You’re not alone. Here’s how to change and create new traditions after the death of a friend or family member.
Ariella Birnbaum - Butterflies: Their significance after a loved one passes away
Butterflies have represented death for centuries. Here’s why and what they mean.
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