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Funerals guides.
Practical answers to the questions families often ask. Written by Willed’s specialists, no legal jargon.
- Traditions and Etiquette of Buddhist Funerals
Buddhist funerals are built on the belief in reincarnation. Keep reading to learn more about the traditions and proper etiquette.
Willed - 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 - 5 Ways the Future of Funerals is Changing
In with the new, out with the old - how the future of funerals is letting go of old tradition in these five ways. Keep reading to learn more.
Willed - Can You Serve Alcohol at a Memorial?
Is it okay to serve alcohol at a memorial? Read both takes below.
Ariella Birnbaum - Funerals, Memorials and Wakes. What’s the difference?
Make sure you find the best way to say goodbye to a loved one with this guide to the key differences between end-of-life services and celebrations.
Ariella Birnbaum - What Happens When Burial Plots Run Out?
Many Australian councils have already run out of cemeterial space. So, what happens when there are no more burial plots to buy? *Talk about a plot twist.*
Ariella Birnbaum - Which Cremation Urn is best?
There are several factors to consider when selecting a cremation urn for a loved one’s ashes.
Rachel Hechtman - Where to find Death & Funeral Notices in Australia
When someone passes away it is commonplace for their loved ones to arrange a death notice and then a funeral notice. Read on for some tips to find these.
Rachel Hechtman - 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 - A complete guide to headstone and monument terms & meanings
How do you decide on the perfect monument, gravestone, tomb, plaque or urn for your loved one? And then once you’ve chosen, how on earth do you communicate the style, materials, look and feel you’re going for? Great questions. And in this guide we’ll answer them all for you.
Ariella Birnbaum - Top 8 Grave Decoration Ideas
Want something a little more unique or meaningful than the same-old, same-old? Here are our top 8 creative grave decoration ideas.
Ariella Birnbaum - Death & Flowers in Different Cultures
Turns out there is such a thing as the ‘perfect’ flower to bring to a funeral or grieving family. In this guide, we dive into the meaning behind different flowers within different cultures.
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