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Death guides.
Practical answers to the questions families often ask. Written by Willed’s specialists, no legal jargon.
- A Guide to Organ Donation in Australia
Organ donation is one of the most precious gifts someone can make.
Ariella Birnbaum - Choosing cremation: Why more Australians are choosing cremation over burials
The top six reasons why more Australians are choosing cremation over burials.
Willed - 3 Ways to Reuse Funeral Flowers After a Funeral Service
We’ve put together a list of three unique ways you can reuse funeral flowers after a funeral. Keep reading to learn more.
Willed - Understanding Death Registration. A Guide to Death Certificates in Australia.
Just as it is a requirement that a birth be registered, it makes sense that when the time comes, a death will also need to be registered as well. Read on to learn more about registering a death in Australia.
Willed - Direct Cremation: The Process Explained
Direct cremation is different to a standard cremation and traditional burials. Keep reading to learn how they work.
Willed - What is a Celebration of Life service?
In recent times, many Australians have turned to Celebration of Life services as a meaningful, yet less sombre way of saying goodbye to loved ones. Read on to learn about these types of services and how they differ to traditional funerals and memorial services.
Rachel Hechtman - Open or Closed Casket Funeral Service: What's the difference?
Deciding to have an open or closed casket funeral service. Here we break down the pros and cons of each to help you make the best choice for your loved one.
Willed - How to Write an Epitaph in Five Steps
Here are five steps to help you learn how to write an epitaph. Keep reading to learn more.
Willed - Overcoming the Fear of Death
A healthy fear of death can help us make responsible and safe choices. But for some, the fear of death is all consuming. Read on to learn more about thanatophobia and necrophobia.
Ariella Birnbaum - What Happens if You Die Abroad?
It’s the last thing we want to think about when jetting off on a vacation, but ensuring you have the right plans in place – should something go wrong – is pretty important (and extremely worthwhile).
Ariella Birnbaum - What Happens to Frozen Eggs, Sperm and Embryos When You Die?
In recent years, we've seen the rise of a new conversation – one about reproductive material and assets.
Ariella Birnbaum - What Does it Mean to Have a Good Death?
Living well is one thing. Let’s talk about dying well.
Ariella Birnbaum