Some bereavement support resources that you may also find helpful

Below are a selection of informative brochures. Print copies are available from the Macquarie Park Administration Office.

About Funeral Directors: "Information you may need"
About the services provided by Funeral Directors, their responsibilities, codes of ethics and training.

Funeral Etiquette: "We need to say goodbye"
Issues addressed - Why have a funeral? The funeral ceremony. Children and funerals. When there are special problems. What to do when someone dies…

The Grieving Process: “It's alright to cry”
Grief is the natural response to a significant loss. It is not just a temporary state of mind - it is a whole process that may take anything up to five years to work through.

Helping children: "What do we tell the children"
A simple guide for adults to help children understand death. Organised by age of children: Children up to about 6 years old; children around 6-10 years old; children and teenagers 11 years and over…

Special Bereavements: “When a baby dies”
When a baby dies it is natural to ask why. Why has a life been cut so short? Why our family?

Creating memories; importance of naming; what to tell other children; unrecognized mourners…

Faith Specific: "Catholics may choose Cremation"
Many Catholics are still unaware that the attitude of their Church to cremation has changed in recent years.

Burial remains the recommended practice. But if cremation is chosen, this is permissible.

Memorials: "The importance of a memorial"
Memories are precious and it is appropriate to share them with future generations. Memorials are stepping-stones to the past, and to the future - they link the generations.

Who may place a memorial / monument on a burial site? What sorts of memorials are available? Where do I start? How should I go about putting a memorial on the grave of my relatives who were buried a long time ago?

"Questions people ask about Cremation"
Are there any religious groups which forbid cremation? What type of ceremonies can I have? What happens at the crematorium on the day of the funeral? How can I ensure that I am cremated when I die? What memorials are possible then?

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