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Bereavement guides.
Practical answers to the questions families often ask. Written by Willed’s specialists, no legal jargon.
- How to Care for Yourself When You’re a Carer
In order to help others, you have to look after yourself, first.
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 - Expressing love and comfort to a dying loved one
How to have meaningful interactions with those who mean most, in their time of need.
Rachel Hechtman - Tips for Grieving Seniors: from seniors who’ve been there
Here’s some advice on moving through the grief journey; for seniors, from seniors.
Ariella Birnbaum - Secondary Loss: Coping with Holidays After Death
Entering the holiday season after the death of a loved one can sometimes feel as though you’re experiencing grief all over again. It’s important to take care of yourself during this time if you’re feeling a little (or very) low. Here are our top tips.
Ariella Birnbaum - How to Create the Perfect Sympathy Meal in Australia
Creating a sympathy meal for someone who has recently been diagnosed with a serious illness or lost a loved one, is a kind and generous thing to do. And no, you actually don’t necessarily have to do any cooking if you don’t want to.
Ariella Birnbaum - Moving Forward With Grief
Grief is messy, complicated and non-linear. And it’s not about moving on with time, but moving forward with your grief and carrying it with you, with love.
Ariella Birnbaum - Death & Flowers in Different Cultures
Turns out there is such a thing as the ‘perfect’ flower to bring to a funeral or grieving family. In this guide, we dive into the meaning behind different flowers within different cultures.
Ariella Birnbaum - Ways to remember someone who didn’t want a funeral
Funerals can provide closure and comfort for grieving friends and family. So what do you do when your loved one has requested to not have one?
Ariella Birnbaum - A Greener Approach to Funeral Flowers
It's common to send flowers to mourning family and friends, but did you know there are ways to reduce your eco-footprint even with this seemingly 'green' gift.
Rachel Hechtman - Unique Ideas to Mark a Death Anniversary
There’s no way to avoid it—death anniversaries are hard, especially in the first year after a loss. We have collated a list of things to do to mark the anniversary of a loved one’s death.
Rachel Hechtman