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Life lessons: Why death and grief should be taught in schools | OPINION

Death and grief should be taught in schools, writes Mel Buttigieg. Here's why.

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Grief and bereavement
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The empty chair at the Christmas table

The void left by Dad's empty chair always feels greater at Christmas time, but I've found a way to keep his memory alive.

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Grief and bereavement
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‘Til death do us part: Promise kept for 54 years

Toowoomba’s Lois Dixon kept the marital promise she made in 1967 to love Sandy in sickness and in health, until death do them part.

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Grief and bereavement
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Grief sleep guide: Getting through the night after a death

How to get through the night and sleep while grieving the death of a loved one. Sleep tips from Bare's bereavement guide, Claire Hoffman.

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Grief and bereavement
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Day of the Dead, All Souls Day celebrate the departed

Day of the Dead, All Souls Day, All Saints Day. Celebrations to honour the deceased and celebrate their life.

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Grief and bereavement
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Time is not a guarantee': Navigating life as a widowed mum

Bare’s grief and bereavement specialist Claire reflects on life as a widowed mum, after the sudden loss of her husband.

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We’ve had the privilege of serving 50,000+ Australian families.

Every week, hundreds of families let us into their lives, sharing stories of their loved one, and entrusting us with their goodbye. Here are some of their stories.

We’re also Australia’s most awarded funeral provider.