Aside from birth, the only other thing that is guaranteed to happen to every single person on the planet is death. No exceptions, no way around it. Your own death aside, chances are good that you will be affected by deaths of loved ones and most likely have to plan a funeral or two before your own comes about.

With more people smoking pot than ever and medical marijuana now legal in Australia, it’s important to know the potential dangers. If you were an extremely heavy user, would it be possible to ingest a lethal dose?

It's no fun thinking about what happens when you die. It's a pretty big downer, but it's important to discuss this matter with your spouse. In case of the worst, you want everything to be in order. Being prepared can alleviate some stress during a terrible situation.

Hey Lifehacker, What is the law in Australia in regards to human burial? Is it really mandatory for it to be six feet under? And does it have to be in a cemetery?

Worried about what will happen to your Facebook account when you die? There's now an option where you can set a "Legacy Contact" who will be allowed to manage your account after your death -- but at the moment Australians can't use it.

Have you thought about how you would want to be treated if you cannot make your own decisions? You may be unconscious after car accident, you may be so ill you cannot communicate, or you may be dying and cannot convey your wishes. Would you want to be kept alive on life support if there is no hope of recovery?

Grief is a complicated emotion. While we all tend to deal with loss in different ways, an article by The Atlantic points to research that shows just how much personal rituals can help you deal with your grief.

On 17 January 2014, my little sister died unexpectedly. She was just 46 years old. I got the call late in the day on that Friday afternoon, just as I was wrapping up my workday and figuring out the upcoming week's deadlines.

It's awkward enough talking about death with other adults. It's even harder when you have to explain to impressionable children that a loved one is gone forever. Here are a few tips for approaching this difficult but inevitable topic in the best way possible.

My grandmother's birthday was Monday, and Facebook encouraged me to celebrate by posting a greeting to her wall or virtually sending a birthday gift. The trouble is my grandma is dead.

Brief news items of note for Lifehacker readers including: Warner Bros. throws Humble Bundle sale featuring Batman games, Tomcar Australia adds Bitcoins to payment options, the science behind lethal injections.

I'm on countdown mode. It's been almost a year without my mum. In my head, this breaks down into hundreds of phone calls, cups of tea, and hugs and kisses that haven't been exchanged, and a landmark birthday of mine -- all missing from my 2013 memory log.

People we love leave us too soon. That's a given. It's even harder when the death is unexpected -- a child dies or a seemingly healthy person in his or her prime. As hard as it may be to revisit, sharing how you coped with an early death could help others in their grieving.

"Kill me now," is an oft-repeated phrase in stressful workplaces -- but which occupation is actually the most likely to cause fatal injury? Here's a list of the most deadly industries in Australia between 2012 and 2013. If your job is near the top, it might be time for a career change...

Unless you haven't moved out of home yet, chances are your parents nag you about not visiting enough. If you need an additional source of guilt, See Your Folks will calculate how many times you're likely to see your olds before they (ahem) pop their corks.

It's a fact of life that we're all going to die at some point. It's not something you want to think about, but you can make things a lot easier on yourself (and your family) if you get everything in order now. Here's what you need to do.

Dear Lifehacker, I've seen my friends lose their loved ones and, in many cases, find the process even more trying and stressful because they weren't prepared. While I'm still lucky to have my parents, my dad's sick and our time is limited. What do I need to do to prepare for the inevitable? Thanks, MB

Planning for death isn't exactly fun to think about, but if you want the people you care about to have an easier time if something should happen to you, gathering all your critical documents is essential. Get Your Sh*t Together! is here to help.

Everplans is a site that can help you get through all the steps needed to deal with that universal topic -- death. The site shows you how to comfort someone who's grieving, make funeral arrangements and set up important documents.