Grief and Loss

Loss of a partner

Q. Beverley
I would like to know if you could help me to find out if there are any organizations for people who have lost partners. I live on the central coast, 2hrs north of Sydney.

A. We are sorry for your loss. If you are looking for an organisation that can help you deal with the grief you are feeling at the loss of you partner,then we suggest contacting one of the following: 
Grief Link
Grief Line

Once you have dealt with your grief, rebuilding your life is important and discovering what you need and want to be able to do that, may be a difficult journey but one which will hopefully be worthwhile.  Relationships Australia have offices all over Australia and can help you deal with the financial,legal and emotional issues of loss.  Once you are ready they can also help you get you back on track with the social aspects of your life. You can visit their website by clicking the link below.
Relationships Australia

Funeral planning

Discussing funerals and plans may not be acceptable dinner party fodder but it is important for people to know what you want.  Changes to recent legislation mean a simplified process and a better understanding of what is available.

Issued by the NSW Office of Fair Trading, Funerals, is a handy downloadable brochure which details different options for funerals, what to consider when arranging a funeral and what to do if something goes wrong. Changes to legislation require funeral directors to provide itemised quotes on a basic funeral option, if they have one.

To download the brochure, visit the NSW Office of Fair Trading.

For handy information on organising a funeral, they also have a webpage with useful tips.  For more information, visit Organising a funeral.

For more general information relating to your particular state or territory, click on the relevant link below.

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