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Dealing With Unexpected Loss The sudden, unexpected death of a loved one can raise some complex issues and test our capabilities for coping. Most of us experience feelings of shock and confusion when someone close to us passes away, but a sudden death can add extra dimensions of grief and complicate the process of moving on. Below, we look at how grief manifests with unexpected loss. Shock and Disbelief With no time to “prepare” or slowly grieve the predicted passing [...]

5 Different Ways to Personalise Your Loved One's Funeral Funeral memorials serve a variety of purposes. They offer us the chance to say goodbye and provide an opportunity for friends and family to gather to support one another through the grieving process. One of the primary reasons we go through the time, effort and expense of holding a funeral service is that we want to honour the life of our loved one who has passed away. Historically, funeral plans involved [...]

What is a Death Certificate Used For? A death certificate is a document produced by the state government for when someone passes away. The Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages in each state records all deaths that occur. A death certificate is different to the cause of death certificate provided by a doctor at the time of death. You will require a loved one’s death certificate for a variety of legal and financial reasons. It can take time to receive [...]

What to Do When Someone Dies While Overseas When a loved one passes away, it’s always distressing for friends and family. When it happens overseas, it can be even more difficult due to the administrative and logistical complications involved. When we travel abroad, we leave behind many of Australia’s support systems, medical facilities, and emergency service capabilities. Around 1,000 Australians pass away while overseas each year. While the process of bringing your loved one home once this happens can be [...]

Where Can You Have a Funeral? The most common venues when it comes to holding a funeral ceremony are places of worship and the ceremonial halls of cemeteries and crematoriums. However, there are plenty of other options. In fact, when it comes to the service or ceremony side of a funeral, there are no rules aside from what you and your loved ones want. It can be as formal or as casual as you would like and can take place [...]

Managing Social Media Accounts After Death Social media plays a central role in our lives today. But what happens once we pass away? Over the years there have been several unfortunate incidents regarding the social media profiles of the deceased such as the account being hacked and sending out spam, upsetting friends and relatives. In response, social media platforms now provide options for you to manage the profiles of deceased loved ones. This includes deactivation as well as ways to [...]

Tips for Holding a Wake When making funeral arrangements, you may also want to have a reception afterwards, called a wake, where friends and family can gather to socialise and remember the life of your loved one. Wakes are generally less formal than the ceremony, creating a space for people to gather, share stories of your loved ones together and celebrate their life. If you are organising a wake, there are a few key considerations such as the venue, catering [...]