Plan a Funeral
Books and Resources
There are many wonderful books and websites to help you with death, grief and related topics.
Below is a list of some of favourites, with emphasis on Australian titles and resources.
For Adults |
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| What Kind of Funeral (website) | Peter Erceg WA (plus eziFunerals website) Australian |
| A Good Death - a compassionate and practical guide to prepare for end of life | Sydney author, Margaret Rice, 2019 - ISBN-13 9781911632146 |
| Rest Assured - a legal guide to wills, estates, planning ahead and funerals in NSW - 6th edition | Rosemary Long & Trudy Coffey, 6th edition 2019 - available from NSW State Library |
| Rest Assured | Beth Anderson, NSW (2018) Australian |
| Sweet Sorrow | Mark Wakely - ABC Books - Australian |
| Best Possible Death - a Guide to Dying in Australia | Sarah Winch PhD (2013) Australian |
| Creating Meaningful Funeral Experiences | Alan Wolfelt |
| Letting Go - How to plan for a Good Death | Dr Charlie Corke (2018) Australian |
| Stuck for Words - What to Say to Someone Who is Grieving | Doris Zagdanski (2017) Australian |
| Remembering Well | Sarah York |
| Dying to Know - Bringing Death to Life | Igniting Change (2014) |
| Grave Expectations | Sue Bailey & Carmen Flowers |
| Coping with Grief | Mal & Dianne McKissock (2012-4th edition) Australian |
| Onwards & Upwards (.net.au website) | Maureen Meredith WA - online resource |
| A Grief Observed | CS Lewis (1961) UK |
| From Here to Eternity - Travelling the World to Find a Good Death | Caitlin Doughty (2017) USA |
| Sharing the Darkness - The Spirituality of Caring | Sheila Cassidy (1988) UK |
For Children
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The Memory Garden - set of 3 books that explore death & grief |
Natasha Samy & Westmead Children's Hospital, NSW, Australia |
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| Why My Mummy? | the late Donna Perry, Sunshine Coast QLD 2018 |
| The Elephant in the Room - A Children's Book for Grief & Loss | Amanda Edwards & Leslie Ponciano |
| The Invisible String | Patria Kaust (2001) |
| What Happens When You Die | Robyn O'Çonnell - Australian |
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