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How to support someone who is grieving at Christmas
Christmas can be a challenging time of year. It’s a time that’s supposed to be joyful and festive, but it can be difficult if we or someone we care about ...
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Direct Cremations: How they work and when to choose one
There are many decisions to make when a loved one passes away. Saying goodbye and planning for the future can seem like a huge task, especially when it comes to ...
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What is the legal definition & order for ‘next of kin’
In Australia, the term ‘next of kin’ means a person’s spouse, de facto partner, or their closest living relative above 18 years old. When a person dies, their affairs need to ...
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Starting that difficult conversation about end-of-life wishes
It can be daunting, thinking about your own death. Then talking to your family can be uncomfortable and confronting. It is, however, a conversation that needs to be started. The ...
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How to genuinely help someone who is grieving
When someone close to you loses a dear friend or relative, it can be hard to know what to do or say to help them feel better. In most cases, ...
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Your funeral, your way – Benefits of prearranged funerals
When a family member passes away the grief felt by those remaining can be overwhelming and all consuming. The last thing grieving people need is to make complicated decisions about ...
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How to plan a simple yet memorable funeral
A funeral or memorial service is an opportunity to honour the person who died, to pay respects and to say farewell in a way that captures the essence of the ...
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Funeral Director’s Guide: Etiquette for attending a funeral
Funerals can be tricky events to attend… there’s the intense emotion, the uncertainty what to say to the bereaved and all the questions that arise. What am I supposed to ...
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5 benefits of choosing an independent Funeral Director
Did you realise not all funeral directors and funeral homes are the same? Some belong to large multinational businesses; others are family owned; whilst the remainder are small, independent funeral ...
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4 Ways to Support your Loved One at End of Life
Dying is a natural, biological progression that occurs when an individual’s body can no longer sustain life. While the physical process of dying is relatively predictable, the emotional and spiritual ...
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Who should I notify after my parent, spouse or partner dies?
In the middle of grieving the loss of your loved one, it’s not always easy to think about the practical things that might need to happen, when they need to ...
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How to choose honouring and memorable music for a funeral
Music, stretching across all styles and genres, is extremely important to so many people. It’s as though we each have a unique soundtrack of our very own… the accompaniment to ...
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How to Choose a Beautiful Bible Reading for a Funeral Service
One of the most moving and appropriate things to do at a funeral or memorial service is to read a passage from the Bible. Perhaps your loved one had a ...
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Burial or Cremation: What should you choose when planning a funeral?
Planning a funeral can be overwhelming, especially when dealing with the grief of losing a loved one. Living Hope Funerals understand how hard this can be. That’s why we provide ...
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How to help young children attend and process a funeral
Funeral directors are sometimes asked if it is appropriate for children to attend or participate in a funeral. Living Hope Funerals believe the parents know their children best and how ...
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How can I safely transport my loved one’s ashes on a plane?
After a cremation, you may need to travel interstate or overseas with your loved one’s ashes. Or you may wish to travel by plane to a special family location so ...
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