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Funerals guides.
Practical answers to the questions families often ask. Written by Willed’s specialists, no legal jargon.
- Estate Planning Checklist in Australia (2025)
Here is a complete estate planning checklist in Australia for 2021. To learn more about estate planning, read more.
Dave Kaplan - Other Ways to Say ‘In Lieu of Flowers’
Bereavement flowers are common practice, but what if you'd prefer something else to honour the memory of your loved one?
Ariella Birnbaum - Catering Ideas for Funerals, Memorials and Wakes
Organising a funeral, memorial or wake and not sure what to offer guests to eat and drink? Here are some tips on what to serve up.
Dave Kaplan - What are the most important things to put in a Will?
It is important to consider how your passing may affect those you care about.
Dave Kaplan - What to do When Someone Dies: Step-By-Step
We look at what to do when someone dies, including registering the death and taking care of the Will.
Dave Kaplan - Pauper's Funeral in Australia: The Complete Guide
Pauper's Funeral in Australia is a term used to describe when the family doesn't have the finances to plan a funeral.
Ariella Birnbaum - How to Preplan Your Funeral in Australia
Learn how to preplan your funeral in Australia with this complete guide for prearranging your funeral in 2021.
Ariella Birnbaum - Embalming in Australia
Embalming in Australia is a popular way to preserve a body for a funeral with an open casket.
Dave Kaplan - How to choose a coffin for you or a loved one
In this article, we go through how to choose a coffin, the major differences between a coffin and a casket and more.
Dave Kaplan - The Complete Guide to Cremation (updated)
Cremation after death is an option that more and more Australians are choosing. Many people wonder about the cremation process. In this guide, we answer all your questions and more.
Dave Kaplan - Eulogy Examples: How to Write a Eulogy for a Loved One
To help you write a eulogy for a loved one, we put together a list of eulogy examples including a eulogy outline.
Ariella Birnbaum - Traditional Funerals in Australia
Traditional funerals are a common funeral type in Australia. To learn if it’s the right fit for you.
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