How to talk to children about death, and protect their future
Simple, honest words to explain death to a child, how to support them, and how a Will and a guardian keep them safe if you're not there.
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What to do when your pet dies
Losing a pet is real grief. What to do in the first hours, how to choose cremation or burial, who to tell, and how to remember them.
How to manage grief and find support
Grief can feel like sadness, numbness, anger or relief. Here's what's normal, how to look after yourself, and where to get free support in Australia.
How to memorialise someone's life and legacy
Ideas to honour someone's life, from online memorials and eulogies to keepsakes, live-streamed services and QR plaques.
Why is a Will important?
A Will lets you decide who inherits, who cares for your children and who manages your estate. Here's what happens without one and how to start yours.
Give a lasting gesture
A thoughtful way to honour someone you love or send to a grieving family. Studio Terra Florals is a Sydney-based studio specialising in preserved and dried botanicals, and fresh flowers.
What to do when someone dies
Someone you love has died. You don't have to do everything today. Here's what happens in the first hour, day, week and month in Australia.
What are appropriate sympathy gifts?
Not sure what to give someone who is grieving? Practical, caring sympathy gift ideas: flowers, meals, keepsakes, donations, and what to write in a card.
Who should you call first when someone dies?
The first call after a death depends on where and how it happened. Here's exactly who to ring at home, in hospital or overseas.
How to manage finances, accounts and assets after someone dies
Banks, super, insurance, probate and debts after a death, explained simply. What to do first, what can wait, and when to ask for help.
How AI can help with end-of-life tasks
AI can help you write a eulogy, draft a Will or a death notice, and plan the admin after a death. Here's what it's good at and where people should stay in charge.
How to talk to someone who has had a miscarriage
A miscarriage is a real loss. Here's how to start the conversation, what helps, what to avoid saying, and where to find support in Australia.
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