While writing my book, Where There’s a Will, There’s a Wake, I realised because information about funerals and wakes is constantly changing and being updated, rather than printing a list of resources and further reading at the back of this book, it made sense to create a Resources and Further Reading Page here on my website instead.
I will keep updating and adding websites and other resources to this page to help you with your end of life planning, or organising a celebration of life, a funeral or a wake.
This Australian Government website outlines what you need to do before you die to relieve the burden off your family.
Each State and Territory has their own laws and plans but this Australian Government funded website brings all the information you need together in one place:
https://www.advancecareplanning.org.au/
Their website includes a link for each State and Territory in Australia and information on how to create your own Advanced Care Plan and appoint an Enduring Guardian.
https://www.advancecareplanning.org.au/create-your-plan
You can use a solicitor, a community legal centre, an online site (see information below) or your state’s Public Trustee to draft your will.
Requirements vary between each State and Territory so check with the Public Trustee in your state or territory to understand the requirements that apply to your state.
There are now many online options for writing and storing your Will. Your State Government’s Public Trustee will offer this option (see list above for your State or Territory) and here are some private alternatives.
Australian Will Kit https://theaustralianwillkit.com.au/
Online Will Centre https://www.onlinewillcentre.com.au/
Safewill https://safewill.com/
Willed https://www.willed.com.au/
The Australian Death Notification Service is a government website that allows you to notify multiple organisations at the same time and online when someone has died so their accounts can be closed or transferred.
Here is the list of organisations you can use this website to notify.
https://deathnotification.gov.au/participating–organisations
The Australian Government’s Services Australia website also has comprehensive information and resources on what to do when someone dies.
What to do when someone dies
https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/subjects/death-and-bereavement/what-do-when-someone-dies
Who to tell when someone dies
What help there is when an adult dies
What help there is when a child dies
https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/subjects/death-and-bereavement/what-help-there-when-child-dies
This website also has a lot of resources that provide information and support for grief and loss
https://www.carerhelp.com.au/tabid/5866/Default.aspx
COMING SOON…watch out for details on our “Frog File”, a kit designed to help you get organised before you croak!
We will continually update this website page to add new information and resources related to funerals and wakes.
If you would like us to add resources about a particular funeral or wake product, or if you have any questions or need advice, please don’t hesitate to contact me 24/7 by either emailing me at karin@funeralsbydesign or call my mobile: 0412 269 049.
