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Dear Annie: I’m caught in a grief-eating cycle

Aware of the grief emotions that have led her to comfort-eat, J asks grief expert Annie Broadbent how do I gain control over this?

#Bereavement

What to wear to a funeral

A guide to funeral attire and the dress code for a funeral or celebration of life

#Funerals

Funeral Zone is Australia’s most visited funeral website

With over 100,000 monthly page views every month, Funeral Zone is helping more bereaved people in Australia than ever before

#News & Events

17 creative cremation ashes ideas

From jewellery to Australian outback-style caskets, to ashes-scatterings in the sky, or at sea. Ideas to inspire a unique farewell

#Bereavement

Dear Annie: Unburdening – grieving baby loss

Couples coping with grief often focus on being strong for the other, but sharing can be healing, says psychotherapist Annie Broadbent

#Bereavement

Biodegradable burial concepts

Four modern designs for environmentally friendly burial and cremation

#Funerals

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

#End of Life Planning

Dear Annie: I feel so guilty I wished Mum’s final days away

Bereavement psychotherapist Annie Broadbent on coping with bereavement after witnessing a parent’s suffering

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One in a million: songs and poems to remember a mum

A collection of songs, poems and quotes may inspire special memories of a mum you miss

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Mother’s Day grief: The pain when someone’s missing

Mother's Day can be an emotional challenge for the bereaved. Time for a day to acknowledge those who are grieving? – asks psychotherapist Annie Broadbent

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