Latest Death guides

We understand that dealing with the practicalities of death can seem overwhelming and complicated. It's common to have some questions. That's why we have written these simple guides, minus the legal jargon.

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post.author.nameAriella Birnbaum
3 MIN READ
What Happens if You Die Abroad?

It’s the last thing we want to think about when jetting off on a vacation, but ensuring you have the right plans in place – should something go wrong – is pretty important (and extremely worthwhile).

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post.author.nameAriella Birnbaum
4 MIN READ
What Happens to Frozen Eggs, Sperm and Embryos When You Die?

In recent years, we've seen the rise of a new conversation – one about reproductive material and assets.

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post.author.nameAriella Birnbaum
4 MIN READ
What Does it Mean to Have a Good Death?

Living well is one thing. Let’s talk about dying well.

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post.author.nameAriella Birnbaum
3 MIN READ
Things to do with a Wedding Ring After a Spouse's Death

Losing a partner is one of life’s most difficult challenges, and the transition to life without them can take time. If you’re wondering what to do with your wedding ring, here are some ideas that might feel right for you.

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post.author.nameAriella Birnbaum
3 MIN READ
Death Care Is Healthcare: The importance of trans-inclusive deathcare

Trans-inclusive deathcare should be front-and-centre of the healthcare conversation, because everyone deserves to be treated, celebrated and remembered as themselves.

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post.author.nameAriella Birnbaum
2 MIN READ
Can You be Buried in a Coma?

Every day, online search engines are inundated with all kinds of prickly, morbid questions. This is one of them.

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post.author.nameAriella Birnbaum
4 MIN READ
What to Say to Someone who is Dying

Conversation starters for when you feel awkward about conversation-starting.

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post.author.nameAriella Birnbaum
3 MIN READ
Voluntary Assisted Dying and Euthanasia in Australia (with Resources)

Read on for a general explainer of what Voluntary Assisted Dying is, who can access it and why it’s so important.

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post.author.nameAriella Birnbaum
4 MIN READ
Dating after the death of a spouse

Saying goodbye to the love of your life is hard. And getting ‘back out there’ can sometimes feel even harder… especially if ‘the apps’ aren’t your thing.

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post.author.nameAriella Birnbaum
3 MIN READ
5 reasons why you should think about death. Often.

Death-related thoughts don’t always have to feel like doom and gloom.

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post.author.nameAriella Birnbaum
3 MIN READ
The Top Five Regrets of the Dying

When it comes down to it, can you say you've lived a life free of regret? Read on to learn what people facing their own mortality would've changed.

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post.author.nameAriella Birnbaum
3 MIN READ
Famous Suicide Notes from History

These 4 well-known figures chose to end their own lives. Here are the notes they left behind.