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Funeral planning
3 mins

What is a living wake and how to plan one?

A living wake is a chance to honour a loved one while they are still here to enjoy the party. Here's how.

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Funeral planning
4 mins

What to do if someone dies unexpectedly

If someone dies unexpectedly, it can be hard to know what to do. Here's some practical advice and support to cope with an unexpected death.

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Ageing and retirement
6 mins

Funeral insurance vs prepaid funeral plan: What's best for me?

Funeral insurance vs prepaid funeral plans explained. How to avoid getting ripped off with never-ending funeral insurance premiums.

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Estates
3 mins

Enduring Power of Attorney vs Medical Decision Maker

What’s the difference between Enduring Power of Attorney and Appointment of Medical Decision Maker? Our estate planning expert explains.

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Funeral planning
4 mins

What is a simple cremation? How to plan a simple funeral

A simple cremation may be a more befitting farewell for someone who lived life without fuss. Here's how to plan a simple cremation.

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Funeral planning
8 mins

Memorial and funeral poems for a tribute or eulogy

When planning a funeral or memorial, you might consider a poem as part of the tributes. Here are our favourite memorial and funeral poems.

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We’ve had the privilege of serving 50,000+ Australian families.

Every week, hundreds of families let us into their lives, sharing stories of their loved one, and entrusting us with their goodbye. Here are some of their stories.

We’re also Australia’s most awarded funeral provider.