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Funerals guides.
Practical answers to the questions families often ask. Written by Willed’s specialists, no legal jargon.
- Funeral Planning Checklist: Before, During and After the Service
This funeral planning check list covers everything before, during and after the funeral service. Keep reading to learn more.
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 - How to organise a wake
When it comes to organising a wake, there are a number of decisions to make. If you aren't sure about how to go about organising a wake, read on.
Rachel Hechtman - Unattended Cremation or Traditional Funeral Service. Which is best?
There are a number of things to consider when deciding between an unattended cremation or a traditional funeral. In this guide, we help you with that choice.
Rachel Hechtman - Demystifying Advance Funeral Planning: Top Myths
When it comes to the less talked-about subjects like prepaid funerals and funeral planning, there can be plenty of misconceptions that get thrown around and accepted as fact. Sometimes these myths prevent us from enjoying the certainty and stability that can come with advance funeral planning. So, we’ve debunked a few of them below.
Ariella Birnbaum - Why choose Willed?
We’re here to make end-of-life planning simple, affordable and accessible for all Australians. Because death is hard enough already.
Ariella Birnbaum - Interesting Funeral Traditions from Around the World
Have you always assumed that funerals look the same, no matter where in the world you’re located? Well – to put things simply – they don’t. Here are some fascinating (and pretty cool) funeral traditions from around the world.
Ariella Birnbaum - Right of Interment. What you Need to Know.
What is interment? Why is it important? What do I need to know? We’ve got you covered.
Ariella Birnbaum - How to Find the Right Funeral Celebrant
Whether you’re looking for a funeral celebrant for yourself or for a loved one, in this guide, we’ll share our recommendations for how to choose the best one for you and your family.
Ariella Birnbaum - A Guide to Personalising A Funeral Service
Planning a funeral for a loved one is an emotional task. Through the inclusion of small, personal touches, you can create a ceremony or a commemorative service that feels right for you and your family.
Ariella Birnbaum - Surprising Ways Willed is Flipping the Death Narrative
Think of the word ‘death’, and topics like grief, anxiety, ghosts and shadows come to mind. But here at Willed, we’re flipping the way people perceive death. Here’s how.
Ariella Birnbaum - What does it take to become a funeral director?
Curious about how to pursue a career as a funeral director? Learn more below.
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