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Voluntary death can often trump an intolerable end to life

Some thoughts shared on a recent article, "I'm 95 today, I don't need to be told how to die", by Ed Raftery.

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Barilaro, Kean support voluntary dying law

If the bill passes, it would make NSW the last state in Australia to permit voluntary assisted dying. It restricts euthanasia to terminally ill people who would die in no more than 12 months. Two doctors will have to assess applicants, and the bill makes a criminal offence of attempting to induce a person to apply for voluntary assisted dying.

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Sustainable from the Cradle — to the Grave? | Architecture & Design

Progressive movements in the US towards sustainable alternatives to traditional burial & cremation. In comparison to cremation and burial, composting emits zero emissions into the environment. Cremation burns fossil fuels which contribute to emissions, while a body being buried requires space for a grave site, with a number of resources needed in order to maintain a burial ground. . . . .

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The Stats Guy: The good news about Australia's death data

A refreshing look at the grim topic of death in Australia during these extraordinary during lockdown. Basically, the news is pretty positive! . . . .

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Free to follow their conscience, MPs have a dignified debate about a 'dignified death'

Queensland's voluntary assisted dying bill inspires a dignified debate. Watch the explainer video.

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Plan your unique send off

The Bare Cremation guys are listening to the market with their 'personalisation' and pre-paid packages. Would you rather opt to have a traditional farewell in a place of worship, or in a park or garden or the local pub? Well done fellas. . . .

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Eco-friendly cremation technique leaves behind half a cup of liquid DNA instead of ashes

A North Queensland funeral home has developed a world-first water-spray alternative to cremation that leaves half a cup of liquid DNA instead of ashes. This technology is gaining interest from around the world It is carbon neutral and running the machine uses very little power The process leaves behind half a cup of DNA, which can be consumed!! Great to see such innovation amongst the Australian End-of-life Community. . . . .

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What is the death positive movement?

It sounds scary, but we have to admit, it's important. For more information on whether men or women are more likely to shut death out, as well as why we should consider preparing our family’s bodies for burial – visit the Healthy-ish podcast. . . . .

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Why some rich parents won’t leave their kids everything

Courts will consider 15 issues when considering children’s claims that they did not receive enough from their parent’s estate. These range from the value of the deceased’s estate and whether the parent has already provided for their children during their lifetime. Beneficiaries shouldn't always assume they'll be provided for!! . . . .

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‘I desire that my son Rupert Murdoch...’: Wills of the rich and famous revealed

A Probate document is a legal document outlining details of an individual's assets and how it is to be distributed. Uncovered in the NSW State Archives are the final wishes of some well known Aussies, such as Sir Frank Packer, Keith Murdoch (father of Rupert), Dame Nellie Melba, the famous Tilly Devine of the late 1920's. . . . .

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Exactly what will happen within 10 minutes to 10 days of the Queen's death

Plans for Queen Elizabeth's funeral have been leaked for the first time, detailing the day-by-day plans, memorials and "codewords" used for the sombre occasion. How concise are your Last Requests following your death? Fortunately you won't need this much detail! . . .

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As an embalmer, Rob has seen his share of tragedy. But COVID is the most 'relentless' time in his career

With lock down and funeral restrictions, people still need grieving time, and yet the death care sector is not recognised an essential service either by the public or officially by the government in Melbourne. Workers across the death industry are calling the pandemic the most difficult time in their careers. To do their job, death care workers, such as embalmers, cemetery workers and celebrants have put their own health at risk and had to go to new lengths to keep themselves and mourners safe. . . .

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These paramedics are helping give Canadians the choice to die at home | CBC Radio

This is truly wonderful ❤ These paramedics are helping give Canadians the choice to die at home. . . . .

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Teenage boy who died with COVID-19 farewelled at funeral

Our thoughts go out to the family of Osama Suduh who had to farewell their son via FaceTime.

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Queensland to examine up-front costs and price comparisons for funeral services

Organising a funeral is an extremely emotional process, investigation into funeral pricing models in Australia have shown that quite often the packages of goods & services listed are not consistent across the board, and quite often it's not clear if it's essential or optional. The aim is for easily accessible pricing information so that consumers can make the best choice for their needs, consumers can then start to compare like-for-like services. . . .

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Wills and estates: A growing practice area post-pandemic

Wills and estates is one of the most important areas of law, affecting every person at some stage in their life. What is the trend during COVID and are online DIY Wills causing more harm than good?

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Vertical graves for COVID dead in Brazil

More than 200,000 people in Brazil have now died as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, now the Amazon metropolis of Manaus plans to create 22,000 vertical graves. Meanwhile, ANVISA, Brazil's health regulatory agency, has been late to officially authorize the use of any Covid-19 vaccine. . . . .