One of the topics people most want to talk about is wills, when we get together to chat at talks on the subject of preparing for a good death. It’s best to get individual advice from a lawyer, who can drill down into your very particular circumstances. But here are a few general points about […]
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A Good Death by Margaret Rice is now available for purchase online.
A Good Death is a guide to facilitate much needed conversation and provide resources for grief management and palliative care.
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Answers to yesterday’s question: “Will I be able to access…”
Prompted by a community discussion, yesterday we asked Australia's four big banks, ANZ, CBA, NAB and Westpac: “I’ve been told that if I have a joint bank account and … Read More about Answers to yesterday’s question: “Will I be able to access…”
Will I be able to access our joint bank account when my partner dies?
Yesterday Tuesday February 4, we had a great crowd at the Waverton Hub, which meets in the Uniting Church Hall, just across the road from the station. We talked … Read More about Will I be able to access our joint bank account when my partner dies?
At our Rotary North Sydney Sunrise breakfast we talked about your paperwork.
Good Grief took a few tips from our 'compassionate and practical guide to prepare for the end of life' to breakfast on Tuesday morning, February 11. I was the … Read More about At our Rotary North Sydney Sunrise breakfast we talked about your paperwork.
Palliative Care
Burial in a shroud – no coffin.
I've attached a great article from the Canadian newspaper, Edmonton Journal, which shows the growing acceptance of … Read More about Burial in a shroud – no coffin.
Is death painful or more like uncomfortable?
The subject of painful death came up during a recent discussion about the palliative care needs of the elderly. “It’s … Read More about Is death painful or more like uncomfortable?
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Our first hubbub of 2020 was at Waverton.
The first talk this year was held at the Waverton Hub. We focused on Why you need to organise your paperwork and … Read More about Our first hubbub of 2020 was at Waverton.
Burial in a shroud – no coffin.
I've attached a great article from the Canadian newspaper, Edmonton Journal, which shows the growing acceptance of … Read More about Burial in a shroud – no coffin.