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The ultimate guide to planning a memorial

This complete guide to planning a memorial can help you arrange a farewell to honour a loved one’s life, the way it was lived.

Coffin vs casket: What’s the difference?

Do you know the difference between a coffin and a casket? We explain the difference to help when planning a funeral.

What does an executor do? 12 common executor of a Will duties

When a loved one dies, the executor of a Will has many responsibilities. Here’s a list of the most common executor duties.

Making a Will: How to witness and sign a Will?

Signing a Will is the final step before it becomes a legal document. But the legal formalities must be followed closely. Here’s what needs to happen.

Where do I store my Will?: Wills and Estate Planning

Deciding where to store your Will is completely up to the Willmaker. But don’t underestimate the importance of storing a Will. Here are some options.

Who can certify a Will or death certificate?

We explain who can certify a Will or death certificate and what certified copies are needed to administer a deceased person’s estate.

5 estate planning documents every Australian senior should make

Wills, Power of Attorney, Advance Care Directive, financial & medical decision maker: Each estate planning document explained.

What does next of kin mean and what responsibilities do they have?

What is a Next of Kin responsible for? We explain what being a Next of Kin means when someone dies.

Making a Will: How do I disinherit someone from my Will?

When your relationships change, making a Will that replaces an existing version can disinherit someone from your Will. Here’s how.

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Who should be included when making a Will?

If you’re making a Will, you may be thinking about who to leave an inheritance or gift to when you pass away. Here are some things to consider.

Statement of Wishes: How to make your end-of-life wishes known

A Statement of Wishes (SOW) is a morally binding statement, made to accompany a Last Will & Testament. It is useful for providing context to your executor.

Advance Care Directive: How to make your advanced health wishes known

An Advance Care Directive is a legal estate planning document outlining your wishes for future medical care and end-of-life treatment.

Appointment of Medical Decision Maker: Estate planning guide

An Appointment of Medical Decision Maker (AMDM) is the legal authorisation to act on another person’s behalf. FAQs answered.

Enduring Power of Attorney: Appointing a medical, financial decision maker

An Enduring Power of Attorney is a legal document authorising someone to act on your behalf. Most common EPOA estate planning questions asked.

What is a Last Will & Testament? How to make a Will

A Will is a legal document outlining your wishes for how your estate will be distributed after your death. You’ll just need to make some personal decisions.

Estate planning: How to include a charity while making a Will

If you’re making a Will and want to include a donation to charity, here’s how to ensure your wishes are followed.

When should I make a Will? Estate Planning Guide

Dying without a Will can cause undue stress for loved ones left behind. We explain when to make a Will and when to update an existing Will.

Complete Guide to Wills: How to make a Last Will & Testament

A simple guide to help you make a Will. Deceased estates and inheritance explained.

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What is the average cost of a funeral in Australia?

The average cost of a funeral can vary depending on the level of service required and the location. We explain the different types and average costs.

Cremations only: What is a cremation without a funeral service?

What’s involved with arranging cremations only? The benefits and costs of a direct cremation and non-attended funeral explained.

19 ways to spend money saved pre-paying your funeral

Here’s how you can spend the $5,500 saved pre-paying your funeral with Bare Cremation while you’re still here to enjoy it!

7 benefits of a prepaid funeral

Thinking of taking out funeral insurance, or considering prepaying your funeral? Find out the benefits of prepaid funerals first!

The Complete Guide to Planning a Cremation

How does cremation work?: We answer the common questions and explain everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask.

Why I’ve already prepaid my funeral before turning 40

I’m relatively fit, healthy and under 40, but I’ve already prepaid my funeral. I’ve even picked my memorial music. Here’s why.

An unexpected passing prompted Lily to take action

A preplanned funeral is something everyone should do’. Lily planned for her own future after a sudden passing left the family unable to afford the funeral.

Sharon preplans her simple farewell to save kids the stress

Geelong grandmother Sharon says the financial and emotional burden of planning a funeral shouldn’t have to fall on families.

Queenslanders plan holiday with money saved on a prepaid funeral

Queensland grandparents Lenny and Sandra are planning a holiday with the money saved on a Bare Cremation prepaid funeral – with cash to spare! Find out how.

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What does an executor do? 12 common executor of a Will duties

When a loved one dies, the executor of a Will has many responsibilities. Here’s a list of the most common executor duties.

Making a Will: How to witness and sign a Will?

Signing a Will is the final step before it becomes a legal document. But the legal formalities must be followed closely. Here’s what needs to happen.

Where do I store my Will?: Wills and Estate Planning

Deciding where to store your Will is completely up to the Willmaker. But don’t underestimate the importance of storing a Will. Here are some options.

Who can certify a Will or death certificate?

We explain who can certify a Will or death certificate and what certified copies are needed to administer a deceased person’s estate.

5 estate planning documents every Australian senior should make

Wills, Power of Attorney, Advance Care Directive, financial & medical decision maker: Each estate planning document explained.

What does next of kin mean and what responsibilities do they have?

What is a Next of Kin responsible for? We explain what being a Next of Kin means when someone dies.

Making a Will: How do I disinherit someone from my Will?

When your relationships change, making a Will that replaces an existing version can disinherit someone from your Will. Here’s how.

Who should be included when making a Will?

If you’re making a Will, you may be thinking about who to leave an inheritance or gift to when you pass away. Here are some things to consider.

Statement of Wishes: How to make your end-of-life wishes known

A Statement of Wishes (SOW) is a morally binding statement, made to accompany a Last Will & Testament. It is useful for providing context to your executor.

Latest Articles

The ultimate guide to planning a memorial

This complete guide to planning a memorial can help you arrange a farewell to honour a loved one’s life, the way it was lived.

Coffin vs casket: What’s the difference?

Do you know the difference between a coffin and a casket? We explain the difference to help when planning a funeral.

Does CTP cover funeral costs? Compulsory Third Party insurance explained

Does Compulsory Third Party insurance cover funeral costs? We explain how CTP works in each state.

Melbourne funerals during coronavirus: What’s allowed?

Melbourne coronavirus restrictions for planning a funeral or memorial explained. Here’s what’s changing.

Cremation or burial: What you should know when planning a funeral

Deciding between a cremation or burial is a personal preference. Here are some pros and cons to help choose the right funeral for your loved ones.

What is the average cost of a funeral in Australia?

The average cost of a funeral can vary depending on the level of service required and the location. We explain the different types and average costs.

Cremations only: What is a cremation without a funeral service?

What’s involved with arranging cremations only? The benefits and costs of a direct cremation and non-attended funeral explained.

How talking about death gives us more choice for end of life

Tasmanian death doula Bec Lyons explains why honest and open discussions can challenge the misconceptions around death and dying.

What is a direct cremation?

During COVID-19, many families are choosing a direct cremation, with plans for a memorial once restrictions have eased.

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Melbourne funerals during coronavirus: What’s allowed?

Melbourne coronavirus restrictions for planning a funeral or memorial explained. Here’s what’s changing.

12 Days of Christmas Grief: Coping with grief over the holidays

Christmas after a loss can be a truly difficult time of grief. But you can include your loved one in new traditions by following our 12 Days of Christmas Grief.

How to support healing after stillbirth or death of a child

Finding meaningful ways to cherish a baby’s short life is significant to healthy healing after stillbirth or death of a child.

How talking about death gives us more choice for end of life

Tasmanian death doula Bec Lyons explains why honest and open discussions can challenge the misconceptions around death and dying.

Coping With Grief Part 8: Supporting Healthcare Workers Through a Death

In this final article in our Coping With Grief series, I talk about how aged care and palliative care workers can be supported through death.

Coping With Grief Part 7: How to Comfort a Friend After a Death

In this seventh article in our Coping With Grief series, I offer advice on how to comfort a friend after a death.

Coping With Grief Part 6: How To talk About Death With Your Partner

In this sixth article in our Coping With Grief series, I offer advice on how to talk about death and grief with your partner.

What to wear to a funeral

Here are some tips on what to wear to a funeral, cremation, memorial or celebration of life service.

Talking about terminal illness, palliative care and death

A guide to help aged and palliative care workers have healthy conversations about end-of-life care. How to prepare patients to talk with family about dying.

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CHOICE and Bare create greater price transparency for funeral customers

In a ‘small win’ for vulnerable Australians, the nation’s biggest funeral company has backed down on charging a misleading late fee for services billed in advance, following an investigative report by CHOICE.

Useful grief support services in Victoria

In your time of need, here’s a list of organisations in Victoria which can offer counselling and legal supports.

Funeral industry giant slammed for charging grieving families a pre-emptive late fee

When is it reasonable to charge vulnerable customers a penalty fee, for an action they haven’t even take yet? That’s the question for funeral giant InvoCare

Farewelling the funeral: How coronavirus is changing the grieving process

The coronavirus is shaking-up the funeral industry, but it’s a long-overdue change that empowers families to personalise how they celebrate their loved ones.

The Funeral Futurist: Farewelling the funeral

In his article for Starts at 60, Bare Cremation’s Cale Donovan explains how a conversation with mate Sam about his recent loss sparked a change in the funeral industry.

‘Pragmatism wrapped in care’: Thumbs up from CHOICE

In a recent review of the funeral industry, Australia’s consumer advocacy group CHOICE had some glowing things to say about Bare Cremation. Find out more here.