Planning Your Funeral

Many of us find it difficult to talk about death and dying. It’s emotional and emotive. So, it is understandable that while most of us expect to plan our own funeral, the reality is that it is often left for our loved ones to organise. But, if we are able to organise our own swan song, we have an opportunity to share, as a gift, our life in our unique way, with those we love. The resources below provide information on how to plan your own funeral and support to improve how Australian’s die, care and grieve. Keep a copy of your funeral plan in your Celebration of Life Chest on Secure My Treasures, your secure online document safe.

Article: How to Plan Your Own Funeral, SBS Voices 20 August 2019.
https://www.sbs.com.au/topics/voices/culture/article/2019/08/07/how-plan-your-own-funeral (Accessed 1 June 2022)

Article: Planning your funeral, Cancer Council NSW.
https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/cancer-information/advanced-cancer/end-of-life/practical-concerns/planning-your-funeral/ (Accessed 1 June 2022)

Website: The Groundswell Project
https://www.thegroundswellproject.com/
Accessed 1 June 2022)

Article: Fact Sheet: Voluntary assisted dying. End of Life Decisions for Aged Care (ELDAC).
https://www.eldac.com.au/tabid/5757/Default.aspx. (Accessed 1 June 2022)