Let's Talk About It

Let's Talk About It Planning ahead. Knowing your options. Making things easier for those you love. A free community information day Saturday 20 February 2027 | 10am-2pm Pettigrew Family Funerals | Mayfield West Funeal Planning | Legal & Wills | Finances | Palliative Care | Estates & Support | There are some things we don’t think about until suddenly, we need to. What happens to bank accounts when someone dies? Do I really need a Will? What happens if I don’t have one? What will my family need to organise? What happens to the family home? Can I plan my funeral in advance? Let’s Talk About It is a free community information day designed to help answer these questions and start conversations we often put off. We’re bringing together people who understand the legal, financial, practical and emotional sides of planning ahead, end of life and what comes after. The aim is simple: to give you access to helpful information, practical resources and people who can answer your questions, so you and your family can feel a little more informed and prepared. You don’t need to be facing a loss to start the conversation. In fact, that’s the point. WHAT TO EXPECT Throughout the day, you'll have the opportunity to: • Hear from specialists: Short, informative sessions covering funeral, legal and financial planning, palliative care, grief and deceased estates. • Ask your questions: An open Q&A panel covering the questions you've always wanted to ask, but perhaps never knew who to ask. • Meet the people who can help: Visit information stands, speak one-on-one and learn about the services and support available. • Take home practical resources: Helpful guides and information to continue conversations and make plans with your family. • Enjoy complimentary catering: Stay for one session or spend the day with us. No pressure. No expectations. Just helpful information and conversations worth having. WHAT WE’LL TALK ABOUT Funeral Planning with Pettigrew Family Funerals What actually happens when someone dies? Understand funeral choices, costs, pre-planning and the decisions families may need to make. Learn what can be organised ahead of time and how preparation can make things easier for those you love. Legal & Estate Planning with BakerLove Lawyers Understand the importance of having a Will, Powers of Attorney, estate planning and what happens when someone dies without the right legal arrangements in place. Learn about deceased estates and the responsibilities of executors and beneficiaries. Financial Planning with FinBiz Advisers What happens to finances and bank accounts after death? What should your family know? Explore practical ways to prepare your finances, understand your options and make things easier for those who may one day need to manage them. Palliative & End-of-Life Care Understand what palliative care involves, when it can begin and the support available for individuals and their families. Learn how to access care and resources when they're needed. Home & Estate Transitions, with The Kind Agent What happens to the family home and belongings? Discover practical guidance around downsizing, organising, preparing a home for sale and managing the practical responsibilities of a deceased estate. Understanding Anticipatory Grief with Kaz Amos, Psychologist Grief doesn't always begin when someone dies. Understand the emotions that can come with preparing to lose someone you love, navigating ageing and end-of-life conversations, and practical ways to care for your emotional wellbeing before and after loss. WHO CAN ATTEND? Everyone is welcome. You don't need to be facing a loss or have an immediate need for this information. This day may be particularly helpful if you're: • Planning ahead for yourself or your family • Supporting ageing parents or someone with a serious illness • Helping a loved one organise their affairs • An executor or someone wanting to understand estate responsibilities • Looking to better understand end-of-life care and available support • Simply wanting to be more informed and prepared for the future