Journease Blog
The Journease blogs shares thoughtful guidance, practical tips, and gentle support.
Helping you feel more understood and supported along the way.
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…
Burial or Cremation: Which Is Right for You?
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…
What to Do With a Loved One’s Belongings After Death
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…
The 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…
What 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…
Can 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,…
After 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…
Have 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…
What 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…
The 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…
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