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Dying To Know Day

A guide to Dying to Know Day, with information on everything you need to know about Dying to Know events & death literacy & what you can do to prepare for death

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Weird wills and testaments & unusual bequests

From a flatulent cobbler’s farthing to a golden nest egg, 10 strange wills, crazy codicils and left field legacies

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Could a spiritual will be your most valuable legacy?

It costs nothing to write a legacy letter or ethical will, but could be life-changing as you think about what matters and how you want to be remembered

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Why making a will is essential

Making a will is a vital part of end of life planning – here are seven reasons why you need to do it

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Overcoming fear of death: The death positive movement

The death positive movement aims for us to be more 'death literate' about our ideal end of life care and what makes a ‘good’ death

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What is Swedish death cleaning?

Döstädning, or Swedish death cleaning, is a surprisingly life-affirming way of focusing on the things that matter to us most

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Celebration of life funeral ideas

If you’re planning a celebration of life funeral for someone you loved, these ideas may inspire you

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What to do when someone dies at Christmas

Who to call and who is there to help, if a loved one dies at Christmas

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Coffin Club: DIY before you die

DIY coffin concept reaches Tasmanian shores

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Get ready for Dying To Know Day on August 8

Across Australia, people will be coming together to promote death literacy and end of life planning

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Practical bucket list ideas

These practical bucket list ideas will help you get your affairs in order and look after your loved ones

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Dying to talk? Get a Death Café started

Tea, cake and candid chat about dying matters are on the menu at Australian Death Cafés, with a positive focus on something that happens to us all

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Why people are writing their own obituaries

A rising trend for self-penned obituaries is letting people have the last word after they are gone

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Creating peace with music for the dying

Music thanatologist Peter Roberts uses harp and voice in musical vigils to comfort the dying and ease their final days and hours

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Dear Annie: My amazing friend is dying – how can I stay strong?

If you’ve lost someone close to you, or been affected by a bereavement, psychologist Annie Broadbent is here to help

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