Posts by Journease
What to Do in the First 24 Hours After a Death
When someone dies, time can feel distorted. The world keeps moving, but you may feel suspended between shock, grief, and responsibility. The first 24 hours are not about “getting everything right.” They are about creating safety, allowing space, and taking only the next necessary step. This guide will help you navigate what needs to happen,…
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When we’re faced with end-of-life decisions, it’s easy to default to what feels familiar, what family expects, or what seems simplest at the time. But your body disposition is one of the most personal choices you’ll make. It deserves thought. Here’s the truth most people avoid: there isn’t a “right” choice between burial and cremation.…
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One of the quiet, often overwhelming tasks that follows a death is deciding what to do with a loved one’s belongings. It can feel deceptively practical. A house full of items, a lifetime of possessions, decisions to be made. But this is not just a logistical process, it is an emotional one. Every object can…
Buy NowThe Tyranny of a Happy Funeral
In my work I often hear people say that they don’t want a sad funeral. They only want lightness, happy stories and celebration. This is a beautiful idea, the request of a person who has lived a good life, does not fear death and wants the people they love to remember them with joy. Similarly,…
Buy NowWhat Happens If You Don’t Have an End-of-Life Plan?
Most people assume their family will “just know” what to do.In reality, when there is no end-of-life plan in place, decisions fall to others, time pressures increase, and emotions run high. In Victoria, there are clear legal and practical processes that take over if you haven’t documented your wishes. Here is what that can look…
Buy NowCan a Death Doula Replace Hospice Care?
When families begin exploring support at the end of life, one of the most common questions I hear is: “If we have a death doula, do we still need hospice or palliative care?” It is an important question. The answer is that a death doula does not replace hospice care. But the right doula can…
Buy NowAfter Death Care: What Families Can Do Themselves
When someone dies, many families assume everything must immediately be handed over to professionals. In Victoria, that is usually not the case. There is more choice than most people realise. Families can be involved in caring for their person after death. They can spend time at home. They can wash and dress the body. They…
Buy NowHave You Captured the Stories That Matter Most to Your Family?
There is something meaningful about the stories we carry through life. They shape who we are, where we come from, and how we understand the world. Yet so often, the most important stories are the ones left untold, or only shared in fleeting moments that pass too quickly. Have you ever wished you had asked…
Buy NowWhat Families Should Know About Caring for a Loved One After Death
When someone dies, families may be quietly ushered out of the room. A nurse makes a call. A funeral director arrives. The body is taken away. And yet, for much of human history, families cared for their loved one themselves. They washed them, sat with them, dressed them. Cried. Prayed. Told stories. Said goodbye in…
Buy NowThe Difference Between End-of-Life Doulas and Palliative Care
In Victoria and across Australia, more families are asking deeper questions about how they want to live at the end of life. Two terms often come up in that conversation: palliative care and end-of-life doulas. They are not the same thing and they are not competitors. When used well, they work beautifully together. As both…
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