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Selected welcomes Funeral Zone to its Partner Program

Funeral Zone has become the first online funeral resource to be invited to work with the rigorously-selected community of independent funeral directors

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Dear Annie: I’m grieving and lost without my son

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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Five symptoms of grief you might not expect

Five lesser-known side effects of grief that you might not even realise are symptoms of bereavement

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No flowers – six alternative sympathy gifts

Ideas for thoughtful sympathy and condolence gifts to send the bereaved as an alternative to funeral flowers

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Dear Annie: I say I'm okay – but I'm not

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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Funeral Zone follows Australia blog launch with new US website

Continuing Funeral Zone's mission to help the bereaved

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Alternative ideas for a loved one’s ashes

Beautiful and creative cremation ashes ideas that will be a special tribute to your loved one

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Standing the dead to rest at Australia’s Upright Cemetery

With city cemeteries reaching capacity, could upright burials in rural Victoria be a natural solution?

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What would you bid for these fascinating vintage funeral curios?

From hair mourning jewellery to coffin plaques, these antique funeral relics are prized as intriguing collectibles

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10 stunning funeral wreaths

Beautiful funeral flower ideas from Pinterest to give you inspiration for your loved one’s funeral

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Dear Annie: Is she really coping or masking her grief?

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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Dear Annie: I miss him – should I be alone this Christmas?

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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The Australian Language Of Flowers

When words can't express just what they meant and how you feel, say it with Australia's own language of flowers

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At peace: the final resting places of 10 legendary Aussies

From the nation’s first saint, to the legendary frontman who sang Highway to Hell, fans and pilgrims alike pay tribute at the famous graves of 10 remarkable Australians

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Dear Annie – Why can't I cry for him?

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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