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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.

Melbourne funerals during coronavirus: What’s allowed?

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

How to lodge a tax return for a deceased estate: Executor guide

A simple step-by-step Executor or Administrator’s guide to lodging tax returns for the deceased and their estate.

What is a residuary estate in a Will?

This article explains what residuary estate means and how it can be bequested in a Will. An estate planning guide for writing your Will or for an Executor.

Estate Administration: 10-step guide to deceased estates

A simple step-by-step guide to estate administration, for an Executor of a Will or Next of Kin.

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.

How do I make my funeral plan known?

Making your funeral plans known will help take the stress off your loved ones when it comes to planning your funeral later on. Our template can help.

What is a direct cremation?

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

What is a testamentary trust?

If you’re making a Will or estate planning, you might consider a testamentary trust. It can provide beneficiaries extra protection.

Latest Articles

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.

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!

Dying intestate: What happens if I die without a Will?

What happens if you die without a Will? Who gets your stuff? Who’s responsible for your estate? Dying intestate explained.

What is a Living Will?: Advance care directives explained

As part of estate planning and making a Will, consider an advance care directive, or Living Will, to make your health wishes known for later on.

Dead investment: What you need to know about funeral insurance

Funeral insurance DOESN’T cover you the minute you miss a premium payment. We can’t believe this is still legal! Check out our Australian Funeral Insurance Comparison here.

‘Death positivity’: Why lifting the taboo on dying is vital for life

The ‘death positivity’ movement is lifting the taboo on dying and grief. The more we talk about death, the less frightening and uncomfortable it becomes for everyone.

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.

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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.

Teddy bear send-off keeps wife’s memory alive

Palliative care nurse Kate attended many funerals, but most memorable was the simple service for Karen, whose husband couldn’t afford a traditional funeral.

Prepaid funerals Melbourne

We explain how to prepay your funeral in Melbourne and the benefits of preplanning your funeral.

Latest Articles

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.

How to lodge a tax return for a deceased estate: Executor guide

A simple step-by-step Executor or Administrator’s guide to lodging tax returns for the deceased and their estate.

What is a residuary estate in a Will?

This article explains what residuary estate means and how it can be bequested in a Will. An estate planning guide for writing your Will or for an Executor.

Estate Administration: 10-step guide to deceased estates

A simple step-by-step guide to estate administration, for an Executor of a Will or Next of Kin.

How do I make my funeral plan known?

Making your funeral plans known will help take the stress off your loved ones when it comes to planning your funeral later on. Our template can help.

What is a testamentary trust?

If you’re making a Will or estate planning, you might consider a testamentary trust. It can provide beneficiaries extra protection.

How a pre-planned funeral gave Dad the farewell he wanted

Funerals and memorials can be expensive and stressful, but pre-planning can make the task simpler for loved ones.

What is a Grant of Probate and Letters of Administration?

The difference between a Grant of Probate and Letters of Administration explained. How to apply for Probate.

Executor of a Will vs Administrator: What’s the difference?

Ever wondered the difference between an Executor of a Will and an Administrator? The roles explained.

Latest Articles

Melbourne funerals during coronavirus: What’s allowed?

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

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.

How a pre-planned funeral gave Dad the farewell he wanted

Funerals and memorials can be expensive and stressful, but pre-planning can make the task simpler for loved ones.

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!

Deceased estates: What to do with someone’s ‘stuff’ when they die

What to do with someone’s property and ‘stuff’ when they die. Celebrant Trevor Hayley explains his Dad’s estate administration.

How to plan a veteran’s funeral

Here are some personal touches to help you and your family plan a veteran’s funeral.

What to wear to a funeral

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

Donating your body to science: What you need to know

Donating your body to science is a unique gift that will help with the advancement of medicine and science in Australia.

Latest Articles

Melbourne funerals during coronavirus: What’s allowed?

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

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.

Funeral costs for pensioners: How Centrelink can help

Bereavement payments and other Centrelink benefits. What’s available to help with funeral costs for pensioners and help them get by after death of a spouse.

Grief counselling and support services in Australia

A list of useful bereavement, grief counselling and other support services across Australia.

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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.