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Grief doesn't discriminate by age and it touches all of us at some point in our lives. Source: Getty Images.
Funerals and bereavement

From grief to growth: Overcoming loss and building resilience for a brighter future

From grief to growth: Overcoming loss and building resilience for a brighter future

Start at 60 explores the challenges that may arise when coping with loss later in life, the strategies you can employ to overcome grief, and how resilience can play a pivotal role in moving forward toward a brighter future.
The costs associated with bidding a dignified farewell, ranging from funeral service fees to burial or cremation expenses, can be substantial. Source: Getty Images.
End-of-life planning

Prepaid, bonds, and insurance: Exploring the best way to pay for your funeral

Prepaid, bonds, and insurance: Exploring the best way to pay for your funeral

While there are several options to choose from when planning for the inevitable day, some paths are more financially beneficial than others.
Memorialisation options offer us a way to celebrate and cherish the lives of our departed loved ones. Source: Getty Images.
Funerals and bereavement

Exploring unique ways to honour and memorialise your loved ones

Exploring unique ways to honour and memorialise your loved ones

Memorialisation options offer us a way to celebrate and cherish the lives of our departed loved ones.
Research found a coffin can comprise more than 30 per cent of the total cost of a funeral. Source: Getty
Estate planning

How to reduce funeral expenses without sacrificing quality

How to reduce funeral expenses without sacrificing quality

Master the art of affordable farewells with these tips to lower funeral costs without sacrificing dignity and quality.
Planning a funeral is an emotionally challenging task that requires careful consideration and preparation. Source: Getty Images.
Funerals and bereavement

Funeral planning checklist: Essential steps for a smooth and memorable service

Funeral planning checklist: Essential steps for a smooth and memorable service

Whether you are planning a funeral for a loved one or pre-planning your own, being well-informed and prepared can make the process less stressful.
The Royal family gathered to pay tribute to Prince Phillip, one year after his death. Source: Getty Images
Royals

Prince Phillip’s memorial in pictures: The Royals who gathered to pay tribute

Prince Phillip’s memorial in pictures: The Royals who gathered to pay tribute

The British Royal family and royals from all around Europe gathered at Westminster Abbey to pay tribute to the Queen's late husband, Prince Phillip, in a service of thanksgiving.
One of the best things you can leave your family? A pre-paid funeral
End-of-life planning

One of the best things you can leave your family? A pre-paid funeral

One of the best things you can leave your family? A pre-paid funeral

Reducing the substantial stress and expense of a funeral by pre-planning yours is one of the kindest things you can do for your loved ones.
Funeral insurance versus pre-paid funerals: The difference could save you money!
Financial planning

Funeral insurance versus pre-paid funerals: The difference could save you money!

Funeral insurance versus pre-paid funerals: The difference could save you money!

Knowing the difference between funeral insurance and prepaid funeral plans not only helps you decide what method is best for you, but it can also save you money.
Funerary urn with ashes of dead and flowers at funeral. Image: Getty
Funerals and bereavement

Your final celebration: burial, cremation and other end-of-life options for modern Australians

Your final celebration: burial, cremation and other end-of-life options for modern Australians

Want to go out with a bang? Many people are considering different ways for their bodies to be handled after their deaths, less common than the traditional funeral and burial. Have you thought about yours?
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