Voluntary Assisted Dying in Queensland
Voluntary Assisted Dying became available for eligible Queenslanders in January 2023. Eligible people can ask for medical support to end their own lives. You must be an adult-resident…
So much about death is made to look like legal requirements but in fact there are not many laws and more options that you might expect. Learn more about caring for and honouring the deceased below.
Learn about the options for moving a deceased body, legal restrictions, and tips for preserving the body during transport.
Create a unique and personal farewell. Discover the limitless possibilities of funeral arrangements.
Explore the laws, policies and options for burials including information about purchasing or making a coffin.
Discover the process and options for cremation, including what you can do with the cremated remains or "ashes".
Often it is a sudden event when someone dies and you’ve never thought about the practical elements involved. Find out how others have come to terms with death and the arrangements they have made for farewelling a loved one.
Voluntary Assisted Dying became available for eligible Queenslanders in January 2023. Eligible people can ask for medical support to end their own lives. You must be an adult-resident…
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