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Latest Bereavement guides

We understand that dealing with the practicalities of death can seem overwhelming and complicated. It's common to have some questions. That's why we have written these simple guides, minus the legal jargon.

Expressing love and comfort to a dying loved one
Rachel HechtmanRachel Hechtman
3 MIN READ
Expressing love and comfort to a dying loved one

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

Ways to say, ‘Thank you for attending my mother’s or father’s funeral’
Ariella BirnbaumAriella Birnbaum
4 MIN READ
Ways to say, ‘Thank you for attending my mother’s or father’s funeral’

It can feel difficult to make room for grand gestures of gratitude at a time when you’re experiencing your own grief. We share a few simple ways you can show your family’s funeral guests that you deeply appreciated their presence.

Tips for Grieving Seniors: from seniors who’ve been there
Ariella BirnbaumAriella Birnbaum
3 MIN READ
Tips for Grieving Seniors: from seniors who’ve been there

Here’s some advice on moving through the grief journey; for seniors, from seniors.

Secondary Loss: Coping with Holidays After Death
Ariella BirnbaumAriella Birnbaum
3 MIN READ
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.

Sympathy Meal Recipe Ideas
Ariella BirnbaumAriella Birnbaum
3 MIN READ
Sympathy Meal Recipe Ideas

When someone experiences a loss, they likely won’t have the time (or capacity) to think about what’s for dinner. Here’s where organising or cooking a sympathy meal can help.

How to Create the Perfect Sympathy Meal in Australia
Ariella BirnbaumAriella Birnbaum
4 MIN READ
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.

How to Make a Sympathy Gift Basket
Ariella BirnbaumAriella Birnbaum
3 MIN READ
How to Make a Sympathy Gift Basket

From journals to cookies, plants to cards, here’s a rundown of what to include in a sympathy basket for your bestie.

Expressing Your Grief Through Art: 7 Activities To Try
Ariella BirnbaumAriella Birnbaum
4 MIN READ
Expressing Your Grief Through Art: 7 Activities To Try

Art has been shown to help those who have experienced trauma. But did you know that it can also help to alleviate and process grief?

Moving Forward With Grief
Ariella BirnbaumAriella Birnbaum
3 MIN READ
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.

Death & Flowers in Different Cultures
Ariella BirnbaumAriella Birnbaum
3 MIN READ
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.

Deciding on a Memorial Tattoo
Ariella BirnbaumAriella Birnbaum
4 MIN READ
Deciding on a Memorial Tattoo

From bees to flowers, infinity symbols to map coordinates, tattoos can be a beautiful way to honour and remember a deceased loved one.

Ways to remember someone who didn’t want a funeral
Ariella BirnbaumAriella Birnbaum
3 MIN READ
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?