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Help & Advice
Simple advice for funerals, grief and moving forward.
Planning a funeral
Planning a loved one’s funeral is your chance to honour their wishes and their memory. It can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Our simple advice for planning a funeral will help you through each step.
A simple guide to funerals
Losing a loved one is never easy, but it can be even harder when you’re unsure of what to do. This simple guide will help you understand the funeral planning process.
Helpful tips for planning a funeral
There’s a lot to consider when planning a funeral, from choosing the location to organising the wake. Here are some practical funeral planning tips to help guide you through it.
Meeting with your funeral director
Meeting with a funeral director is usually an important first step in the funeral process. In this guide, we share tips on what to expect and how to prepare for this meeting.
About the funeral viewing
Many families opt to have a private moment with their loved one before the funeral service. This guide will help you understand what a viewing involves and whether it’s right for you and your family.
A simple explanation of cremations
More than 70% of Australians choose cremation over burial. Here’s a quick guide to help you understand how cremation works and why you might consider it for yourself or a loved one.
What happens at a burial
While most Australians choose cremation, around 30% of funerals still involve a burial service. This guide explains the key things you need to know about burials.
How to write a eulogy
Delivering a eulogy is your chance to share memories and celebrate a life well-lived, but it can also feel overwhelming. Here are some tips on how to compose a eulogy.
What to do with ashes after cremation
Deciding what to do with your loved one's ashes is a deeply personal choice. We're here to help you understand your options so you can make the right choice for your family.
When someone dies
Losing a loved one – whether expected or not – is always difficult. There are some things you’ll need to do to ensure the next steps go smoothly. From notifying relevant authorities to obtaining the required documentation, these guides will help you understand what’s required.
Checklist: Who to notify when someone dies
When you’re grieving, it can be difficult to think clearly about who to notify when someone passes away. That’s why we’ve created this easy checklist for you to use.
How to write a funeral notice
Writing a funeral notice is one of the many tasks that can fall to us after losing a loved one. This guide will step you through the process.
How do you obtain a death certificate?
Obtaining a death certificate is an important practical step after someone dies. While your funeral director will help, understanding how to apply for a death certificate can make things a bit easier.
Why are funerals important?
Keeping things simple is what we do best at Simplicity. But for most of us, the opportunity to say goodbye is an important part of the healing process.
Coping with grief
We all experience grief and loss differently. Which means there’s no singular road to moving forward. We’ve helped thousands of families find their own way to cope. We hope these articles and resources can help you, too.
Tips on grief and how to help
We all experience grief in different ways. To help you through your unique journey, we’ve compiled some tips and resources on grief and healing.
Self-care during grief
There's no set roadmap for navigating grief, but there are some gentle ways you can support yourself through this difficult time. These self-care ideas might help.