Reading room · End Of Life
End Of Life guides.
Practical answers to the questions families often ask. Written by Willed’s specialists, no legal jargon.
- Funeral Bonds in Australia: The Complete Guide
Funeral bonds in Australia are an effective way to save for your funeral expenses in the event of your death.
Dave Kaplan - What is a Death Doula? The Complete Guide to Non-Medical End of Life Carers
What is a death doula? Death doulas provide support for the dying and their families as they approach the end of life.
Dave Kaplan - 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 - Understanding Hospice vs Palliative care: Living well at any stage of life
Is there a difference between hospice care and palliative care? Yes, there’s a big difference, and choosing the right mode of care for you or a loved one is super important. Let’s take a deep dive into the two.
Ariella Birnbaum - Preparing for a Loved One to Die at Home
Whether their death is imminent or months away, it’s important to be prepared. Especially if they’re likely to pass at home.
Ariella Birnbaum - Burial vs Cremation: How to Choose Between Burial and Cremation
Not sure the difference between a burial vs cremation? This guide will help you understand the benefits of both.
Willed - Cemeteries vs Graveyards: What’s the difference?
Although the terms Cemetery and Graveyard are used interchangeably, they aren’t actually one and the same. Let’s unpack the main differences below.
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 - Preparing for the Death of a Parent in Practical Ways
Preparation for end-of-life is key. Always.
Ariella Birnbaum - Choosing an Aged Care Facility? Here are some questions worth asking.
On the hunt for the *perfect* aged care facility? There are so many elements to consider upon your first visit (and so many questions worth asking). Here are our suggestions.
Ariella Birnbaum - What is in-home respite care?
If you’re a primary caregiver, in-home respite care is designed to give you time off work so you can focus on your well-being without worrying about your loved one.
Ariella Birnbaum - 5 Celebrities Who Worked in the Funeral Business
Celebrities – they’re just like us! (Okay, not really, but we dare to dream). Discover these interesting fun facts about 5 well-known celebrities, and how they got into the deathcare space.
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