Latest Grief 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
Grief Journaling 101: Writing prompts to help you get started

Looking to start a grief journal, but have no idea where to start? Here are our recommended journal prompts for grieving a loss of a loved one.

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post.author.nameAriella Birnbaum
3 MIN READ
Sympathy Meal Recipe Ideas

When someone experiences a loss, they likely won’t have the time (or capacity) to think about what’s for dinner. Here’s where organising or cooking a sympathy meal can help.

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post.author.nameAriella Birnbaum
4 MIN READ
How to Create the Perfect Sympathy Meal in Australia

Creating a sympathy meal for someone who has recently been diagnosed with a serious illness or lost a loved one, is a kind and generous thing to do. And no, you actually don’t necessarily have to do any cooking if you don’t want to.

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post.author.nameAriella Birnbaum
3 MIN READ
How to Make a Sympathy Gift Basket

From journals to cookies, plants to cards, here’s a rundown of what to include in a sympathy basket for your bestie.

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post.author.nameAriella Birnbaum
4 MIN READ
Expressing Your Grief Through Art: 7 Activities To Try

Art has been shown to help those who have experienced trauma. But did you know that it can also help to alleviate and process grief?

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post.author.nameAriella Birnbaum
3 MIN READ
Moving Forward With Grief

Grief is messy, complicated and non-linear. And it’s not about moving on with time, but moving forward with your grief and carrying it with you, with love.

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post.author.nameAriella Birnbaum
4 MIN READ
Deciding on a Memorial Tattoo

From bees to flowers, infinity symbols to map coordinates, tattoos can be a beautiful way to honour and remember a deceased loved one.

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post.author.nameAriella Birnbaum
2 MIN READ
The History of the Black Mourning Band

Ever wondered about those black bands you see AFL players wearing? Not entirely sure what they mean, but know they have something to do with death and mourning? In this guide we’re diving into the history and meaning behind the black mourning band.

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post.author.nameDave Kaplan
2 MIN READ
Messages of Sympathy to Accompany Funeral Flowers

Knowing what to say when someone passes can be difficult. Here are some different suggestions for what to write in a sympathy card sent with funeral flowers.

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post.author.nameAriella Birnbaum
3 MIN READ
Coping with Grief on Father’s Day

While our social media feeds dress the day up as a happy celebration, Father’s Day can be a tough day marked by dread and tricky emotions for many.

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post.author.nameWilled
4 MIN READ
12 Unique Sympathy Gift Ideas Instead of Flowers

If you know someone who has recently experienced a loss, here are 12 unique sympathy gift ideas instead of flowers.

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post.author.nameAriella Birnbaum
3 MIN READ
7 Award-Winning Movies About Death and Grief

We’ve compiled a list of some of our favourite Oscar-winning movies that touch on the topics of death and grief to help you feel a little less alone in your grief.
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