Update on why advance planning is so incredibly important. It took a month to get our brother's body released for cremation because he had no planning in place. He was finally cremated earlier today.

#DeathLiteracyBarbie #GDEP #AdvancePlanning #DeathLiteracy

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Today is Dying to Know Day, and as I've done for the past several years I ran an information and education session free to the public.

Advance planning, comparative pricing and sharing personal experiences are some of my favourite parts of these events.

How did you spend your D2KD this year?.

#GDEP #D2KD23 #GetDeadSet #DeathLiteracy #DeathLiteracyBarbie #AskAnnetta #AdvancePlanning

August 8th is Dying to Know Day, the annual Australian day to talk about advance planning, find out what your rights, options and choices are in terms of end of life and after-death care, and to find out the best ways to start your planning conversations.

Everyone in the area is invited to a free information and Q&A event from 10-12 and 1-3 pm Tuesday August 8th at teh Deloraine and Meander Neighbourhood Houses, respectively.

All inquiries please call 0412702833 or contact Deloraine or Meander Neighbourhood House direct.

#GDEP #D2KD #D2KD23 #EndOfLife #DeathLiteracy #AdvancePlanning #GetDeadSet #event

Wondering why I recommend a dedicated bank account to pay for your funeral? Because some schemes shamelessly rip people off.

You can read some cautionary tales here https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-04-19/funeral-insurance-policy-plans-insuranceline-rort/102230678

If you have questions about your funeral planning I'm here to help.

#GDEP #AskAnnetta #AdvancePlanning #FuneralPlanning #DeathLiteracy #finances #DidYouKnow #FYI

've been quiet and patchy on social media for a while now - partly because of ongoing long COVID - which I've been transparent about - but also because my mother's dementia is worsening. Which I haven't chosen to talk openly about until now.

Dementia is a horrible terminal disease, and although my mother's has been kind to us as she still recognises the people closest to her and that is somewhat comforting as her world gets smaller and smaller, it is still devestating.

I am my mother's responsible person for everything - do your advance planning everyone! - and although we are well-organised this is still incredibly difficult and exhausting. For anyone who has waited for me to return emails or phone calls this is the primary reason, and again I thank you for your patience with my erratic schedule.

I will be travelling back to the mainland this weekend, returning next week, to help settle my mum into full-time care. The admin alone is astonishing, as those of you who have undertaken this process understand, but the details of moving a life from a home into a care facility is wrenching and fraught.

Have a good weekend and I'll see you soon,

Annetta

#GDEP #EndOfLife #Alzheimers #dementia #TerminalIllness #AdvancePlanning #care #PersonalTime #TimeOut #admin #forms #emotion #love

March 20-26 is Advance Care Planning Week - and if you are interested in home-based end of life care then good advance planning can help you get there.

Former USA president Jimmy Carter has opted for home-based hospice support, and this can be the norm when we all have strong death literacy and thorough advance planning.

Got questions? I'm here to help.

#GDEP #AskAnnetta #AdvancePlanning #ACPW #AdvanceCarePlanningWeek #EndOfLife #DeathLiteracy

Assisted dying has helped us realise that we can do death in more meaningful and personal ways - and this extends to funerals. Did you know, for example, that you can attend your own funeral while you are still alive?

Curious to know more? I'm here to help

#GDEP #DeathLiteracy #FabulousGoingAwayParty #funeral #EndOfLife #AdvancePlanning

Getting your planning done in full makes such a difference to your important people! If you aren't sure what to do I'm here to help.

#GDEP #AskAnnetta #DeathLiteracy #AdvancePlanning #EOLD #EndOfLife #EndOfLifeConsultant #GoodStuff

Is your advance planning done, and done well?

If you need support, advice or insights I'm here to help.

#GDEP #AskAnnetta #AdvancePlanning #EndOfLife #EndOfLifeDoula #DetailsMatter #support #LetsTalk

It's Hot Tea Day - the perfect day to talk with your favourite people about funeral plans, final wishes, and your end of life preferences. Pop the kettle on and dive in now!

Add some cake or biscuits if you like, they go perfectly with tea.

#GDEP #AskAnnetta #HotTeaDay #AdvancePlanning #LetsTalk #ImportantConversations #EndOfLife

Gentle Death Education and Planning and Dr Annetta Mallon wishes you and yours a happy and love-filled 2023. May all your end of life needs be met, and your advance planning be thorough and complete.

See you in the new year!

#GDEP #AskAnnetta #EndOfLife #AdvancePlanning #EOLD #DeathDoula #NewYear #GoodWishes #HappyNewYear2023 #nye2023 #love #hope #wishes #GoodStuff

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Happy #WoofWednesday everyone! Cully wants to know if you're up to date with your advance planning for your pet?

Not sure where to start? I'm here to help.

#GDEP #CullyApproved #AdvancePlanning #EndOfLife #PetDoula #pets #dogs #love #care #DogsOfMastodon #dogstadon

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December 10 is Gingerbread Decoration Day - and did you know that advance planning goes best with something sweet?

Why not invite your dearest people over for a Frosting and Final Wishes party? You'll get something delicious for your cuppa and open, genuine conversations about how people want their end of life to be. #WinWin

Got questions? I'm here to help. Jingle Bells!

#AdvancePlanning #fun #idea #love #GingerbreadDecorationDay #holidays

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It's #WoofWednesday - a good day to review your advance planning for your pet! Got questions? I'm a pet doula and planner, I'm here to help.

#GDEP #CullyApproved #pets #love #AdvancePlanning #EndOfLife #PetDoula
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November 20 is Absurdity Day, the best possible day to get your advance planning done with flair and individuality!

#AbsurdityDay #GDEP #EndOfLife #AdvancePlanning #AskAnnetta

Do you have an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPoA)? This is your responsible person for legal and financial matters, needed when you cannot act for yourself due to illness, accident, and/or end of life.

This Talk Money Week get your EPoA sorted!

Questions? I can help you understand this document better and get organised quickly.

#GDEP #EPOA #AdvancePlanning #TalkMoneyWeek

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Hmmmmmm...

500 brochures seemed smaller online when I ordered them.

200ish will go down to Hobart tomorrow to be nestled lovingly into the Palliative Care Tasmania conference swag bags for next week. Some will go to local businesses - including the vet, because I have services for pets and people - but I suspect that far too many will end up in my office. Brooding.

And probably plotting...

#GDEP #marketing #OfficeSupplies #DeathPositive #EndOfLife #EndOfLifeDoula #pets #PetDoula #AdvancePlanning #conference

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