Resources
Death and dying happen to all of us, yet culturally we are nearly always unprepared when it comes. There is a huge network of businesses working to support people dealing with death and it can be very confusing and confronting. Below are some resources and businesses who may provide a place to start.
And of course, if you would like to find out more, get in touch and we can talk through what you need.
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Australian Government organ and tissue authority (OTA)
For information and resources concerning organ and tissue donation.QUT End of Life Law in Australia
An overview of the laws around End of Life in Australia.Voluntary Assisted Dying in Victoria
Victorian Government information about Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD)Advance Care Planning Australia
Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN)
We provide free, independent and confidential support to older people seeking or receiving government funded aged care services.Carers Australia
An advocacy and support network for carersCarer Gateway
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Natural Grace Funerals
Authentic, sustainable and beautiful funeral care for you, your family and your communityThe Last Hurrah Funerals
Authentic and unique funerals, free cardboard caskets, simple cremations, and compassionate help when someone dies.Funeral Celebrants Association Australia
Australian Natural Burial Project
Promoting understanding of natural burial optionsGreen funerals
A green burial is an alternative to traditional funerals. They rely on more sustainable materials and avoid elements or traditions which can harm the environment.TalkDeath infographic on the environmental impacts of traditional funerals (based on US data)
Australian Home Funeral Alliance
The Australian Home Funeral Alliance (AHFA) is the national peak body for home funeral practitioners and advocates, dedicated to the empowerment of families and communities through the provision of ethical and inclusive education, information and advocacy for home funerals and family directed death care options in Australia.Upright Burials Australia
Natural burial company located in Victoria. -
Heaven and Earth Eco burials
Beautiful, ethical and sustainable Australian funeral products.Kincaraco Green Funeral Products
Green burial products including some very sparkly shrouds!The Hand Woven Casket Company
Ethical and biodegradable hand woven caskets and other products.Coffin world
Direct sales of coffins, meaning you pay less.Urnworld
A large range of urns for storing ashes. -
Grief Australia
A guiding voice through the universal human experience of grief. Includes access to the MyGrief app.GriefLink
GriefLink provides information for people who are dealing with grief caused by the death of someone close to them, and for those who are supporting them.GriefLine
Griefline offers free, compassionate, and confidential support.