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How can funeral directors make the most of online reviews?

Exploring how funeral directors in Australia can make the most of online reviews to showcase their business

#News & Events

Australians breaking the taboo at death cafés

The worldwide phenomenon of the death café has taken root in Australia – but how can talking about death with strangers help you?

#End of Life Planning

10 questions to ask your loved one about death and dying

Start important conversations about end of life issues with these 10 essential questions

#End of Life Planning

A problem shared

Psychotherapist Annie Broadbent will answer your questions about grief in a new bereavement advice column

#Bereavement

Become one with the ocean after you die

You can now have your cremation ashes made into an artificial coral reef

#Funerals

Should doctors attend patients’ funerals?

Research from the University of Adelaide brings up questions about modern doctor-patient relationships

#Bereavement

Thoughts you might have in your first grief therapy session

What to expect when you attend your first bereavement therapy or grief counselling session

#Bereavement

10 tips for cooking for the bereaved

Preparing wholesome meals can be a great way of helping someone with grief. Here’s 10 tips to lend them a hand

#Bereavement

Five things people going through bereavement wish you knew

What does it feel like to lose someone close? We take a look at what grieving people want you to know.

#Bereavement

Important rituals: How funerals help us grieve

A detailed look at why death rituals have always been an important part of the way people deal with grief

#Tradition & Culture

How to explain death to a child

Children are curious by nature, so how can you answer their questions and help them cope with death?

#Bereavement

Smartphones and funeral etiquette

We take a look at how new technology is changing the way we behave at funeral services

#Funerals

Death around the world: Day of the Dead, Mexico

In a worldwide tour of mourning and memorial traditions, we take a look at the colourful festival of Dia de los Muertos

#Tradition & Culture

Think before you post: Social media etiquette after bereavement

Expressing grief on Facebook or Twitter might be the new normal, but it helps to be mindful of others before hitting send

#Bereavement