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Ensuring a fitting farewell

Few people are comfortable discussing funeral plans with loved ones. What happens if you want Catholic ritual as part of your final farewell but children, partners or family members are disconnected from the Church? Funeral director Natasha Siebert shares her advice.

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New book offers positive reflections on ageing

With the recently announced aged care Royal Commission putting the treatment of elderly people centre stage, albeit for the wrong reasons, a new book by Adelaide priest Fr Noel Mansfield MSC is a welcome reflection on the more positive aspects of ageing.