Rachel Hechtman

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Rachel spent many years helping patients and their families stay fit and healthy through her training as an accredited practising dietitian. These days, Rachel loves supporting customers to make informed choices around end of life planning by heading up Willed’s customer support and uses customer queries as inspiration to inform her blogs.

Articles by Rachel Hechtman

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Funeral Insurance vs. Prepaid Funerals: What’s the Difference?

Planning for your funeral is often avoided because it can seem overwhelming. But getting organised can make it easier for your nearest and dearest, when the time comes. Read on to learn about the difference between saving up, funeral bonds, funeral insurance and pre-paid funerals.

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Brisbane Crematoriums

Looking for a crematorium in Brisbane? We have you covered.

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Adelaide Crematoriums

Arranging a cremation in Adelaide need not be complicated. Read on for all the details.

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Do You Live in Melbourne? Here’s a Guide on Melbourne Crematoriums

A guide designed to help you understand more about cremation services in Melbourne.

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Expressing love and comfort to a dying loved one

How to have meaningful interactions with those who mean most, in their time of need.

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Supporting People with Dementia: Life Story Work

Life Story work can be an important catalyst for connection and expression for both dementia sufferers and those that care for them.

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Paying A Loved One’s Final Tax Return

There's no avoiding paperwork when a loved one passes. In some instances, a final tax return will need to be lodged. Read on to learn more.

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How to Locate a Legal Will

It's generally a good idea to tell someone where you have placed your Will. Sometimes, the location of a Will isn't obvious, but if one exists then finding it is important. Read on for some tips on locating a loved one's legal Will.

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What is a Funeral Viewing?

Funeral viewings offer those who remain the opportunity for one final face-to-face farewell. But they aren't for everybody. Read on to learn more about this long held tradition.

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Social Activities for Seniors

Age should not be a barrier to living a happy, social and full life. We compiled a list of stimulating social activities for seniors. Read on to see how many you have tried.

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The Most Important Reasons You Should Have a Will (No Matter Your Age)

Read this blog to discover why wills are something everyone should be taking the time to put together (regardless of age or current health).

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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.

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Reasons Why People Choose a Direct Cremation

Direct cremation is a simple ceremony without a funeral service or mourners present. Read on to learn why more and more people are choosing this kind of farewell.

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What is a Mushroom Burial Suit?

Many of us worry about the environmental impact of a traditional burial. Read on to learn more about green burials, particularly mushroom suits.

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What happens to debt when a person dies?

Debt doesn't just disappear when a person dies. Debts must be paid by the estate or, sometimes, by those left behind. Read on to learn more about what happens to debt when a person dies.

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10 Tips for When Grief Disrupts Your Sleep

Although we each process grief in our own way, it's not uncommon to experience disrupted sleep for a time after the loss of a loved one. Here are 10 strategies to help you get to sleep.

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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.

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What can you put in a coffin for cremation?

When a loved one passes away, it’s a common wish to include something special in their coffin. Although there are very few limitations when it comes to a traditional burial, the rules aren’t the same for cremation.

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The Benefits of a Bucket List

Writing a bucket list gives us the freedom to dream big. Read on to learn how to write a bucket list and how having one can help you live your best life.

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What is a Living Wake?

A living wake can be a meaningful event for all involved, and can help us ensure that nothing is left unsaid. Read on to learn more about living wakes - what they are and why you might like to have one.

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New and Unique Memorial Service Ideas

Although most families hold traditional wakes and funerals, that style of send off isn’t going to suit us all. In this guide, we share some unique and different ideas for remembering a loved one.

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Unique Ideas to Mark a Death Anniversary

There’s no way to avoid it—death anniversaries are hard, especially in the first year after a loss. We have collated a list of things to do to mark the anniversary of a loved one’s death.

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What is an Affidavit?

What is an affidavit? When do you need one? How do you prepare one? Read on for a guide to affidavits.

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A Guide to Coroners, Inquests & Funerals

When a loved one passes unexpectedly or in traumatic circumstances, the Coroner may be required to investigate.

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How To: Redirecting Mail of a Deceased Loved One

Redirecting the mail of a recently deceased loved one is an important administrative task. Read on to learn how to take care of this task quickly and efficiently.

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What is a Celebration of Life service?

In recent times, many Australians have turned to Celebration of Life services as a meaningful, yet less sombre way of saying goodbye to loved ones. Read on to learn about these types of services and how they differ to traditional funerals and memorial services.

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Retirement: What’s Next?

If you are approaching the age and stage of retirement, the best way to achieve peace of mind is to plan and prepare for it. To help you do just that, read on.

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What is ‘Life Insurance’ and What Does it Cover?

If you’ve ever wondered what Life Insurance is and whether or not you need it, read on.

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Guardianship: A guide to choosing the best legal guardian for your children

Selecting the right guardian for your underage children is no easy task. In this guide to guardianship, we unpack some of the things you should consider when making this most important choice.

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Palliative Care & End of Life Planning

Sadly, many Australians pass away in palliative care facilities. Sometimes, they receive end of life care that is not in keeping with their wishes. Read on to learn more about how this can be prevented.

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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.

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A Greener Approach to Funeral Flowers

It's common to send flowers to mourning family and friends, but did you know there are ways to reduce your eco-footprint even with this seemingly 'green' gift.

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Which Cremation Urn is best?

There are several factors to consider when selecting a cremation urn for a loved one’s ashes.

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Helping Children Deal with Death

When a child loses someone close to them, it can be a difficult and uncertain time. Read on for some useful tips and resources to help them navigate their emotions.

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