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.
- Why Do We Hallucinate Before We Die?
People often see things that aren’t there when they’re nearing the end of their road. Whilst it might be a little unsettling when your grandparent starts talking to their grandparent, or even that old favourite movie star of theirs hiding in the curtains, you can rest assured there’s nothing to be afraid of.
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 - 10 Last Meals of Death Row Inmates
From the indulgent to the reminiscent to the symbolic, here are some interesting and surprising final meals of death row inmates.
Ariella Birnbaum - The Christmas Holiday Effect: Why do more people die during the holidays?
Several studies suggest that there’s a higher chance of dying on Christmas, the day after Christmas or New Year’s Day than any other single day of the year. It’s called the ‘Christmas Holiday Effect’, yet its underlying cause remains unexplained.
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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