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Should You Try Using a Biodegradable Tree Urn?
As more people opt for cremation, the question of what to do with the ashes has become incredibly important. While many store the ashes in an urn in their home, there’s the issue of what to do with the ashes when those people die; their children and grandchildren may have no emotional connection to the…
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Making End-of-Life Plans? What to Know About the Cremation Process
Cremation is a popular choice for final disposition in Australia. In fact, about 54% of the people who die in Australia choose cremation over a traditional burial. Cremation is a respectful and dignified method of disposing of your remains. Cremation is also less expensive than traditional burials. That’s because there are no cemetery plots or…
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Dealing With the Death of a Loved One? How to Manage Grief
The death of a loved one can cause you to feel uncontrollable grief. If you struggle to deal with this emotion in the aftermath of your loved one’s passing, discover ways to manage grief as you honour your loved one. Speak to a grief counsellor Grief, especially in the days and weeks following your loved…
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Burial or Cremation – a Personal Choice
There are many considerations that are made when deciding how one’s body is respected in death. Some may be financial, others religious, and some may simply be determined by circumstances. Throughout history, the treatment of the body in death has taken many directions. One of the most fascinating ceremonies is performed by the Zoroastrians, who believe that…
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Everyone should have a Will
A Will is a legal document that outlines your wishes for what will happen to you, your property and assets after you are gone. It’s the only way to be sure that your Estate (the legal term for your property and assets) will be divided among those you care about in a way that you’re…