Tauranga Death Cafe

05/09/2026

WHAT IF THINKING ABOUT DEATH COULD HELP YOU LIVE BETTER?

Death is one of the few experiences we all share — and yet most of us rarely talk about it.

🌿 MEETING MORTALITY – AN INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP 🌿

Friday 11 September | 1:00–2:30pm
📍 Greerton Library, 139 Greerton Road

Rather than avoiding the subject, come along and get curious about death.

This interactive workshop is an opportunity to explore our ideas, assumptions and feelings about mortality — and then turn our attention back to the life we are living.

💭 What really matters to you?
💭 Are you spending your time and energy on what matters most?
💭 What could you change, embrace or do more intentionally?

Because perhaps thinking about how we die can help us think more deeply about how we want to live.

Come along, have a conversation, get curious and see if meeting mortality might just change the way you look at life. 🌱

Everyone welcome.

04/09/2026

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24/08/2026

Dying Matters Week Aotearoa 💛

Dying Matters Week Aotearoa is a wonderful opportunity to have open, honest conversations about death, dying, grief and the choices we can make for ourselves and our loved ones.

This year, Tauranga has some fantastic events happening, offering practical information, inspiring conversations and a chance to connect with others in our community.

From planning your legacy and learning about end-of-life choices, to talking openly about death and what matters most — there is something for everyone.

Come along, get involved and start the conversation.
Because talking about death doesn’t take away from life — it can help us live it more intentionally. 🌿

Keep an eye on this page for details of the wonderful Dying Matters Week events happening across Tauranga.

19/08/2026

Your legacy starts long before you die

What will you leave behind?

Not just your possessions or your money—but your stories, your values, your wisdom, your relationships, your wishes and the memories people carry of you.

This year’s Tauranga Dying Matters Expo explores the theme “Shaping Your Legacy”—and it’s about much more than death.

It’s an invitation to think about what matters to you now, and how the choices you make today can shape the legacy you leave behind.

Come along, ask questions, start conversations, discover what’s possible and perhaps even begin some conversations you’ve been putting off.

💬 Your legacy is being shaped every day. What do you want yours to say?

📅 Sunday 13 September 2026
📍 Tauranga Dying Matters Expo

Come along—and bring someone you love. Please share this post and help us get the conversation going. ❤️

16/08/2026

If you could choose one song as your life anthem or to memorialise your time on earth, what would it be?

Share your song choice and the meaning behind it in the comments, and we’ll add it to New Zealand's Ultimate Funeral Playlist. Don't forget to tag the friends or family who need to hear your pick, so they don't take over the music!

Listen to the top 10 songs live on Beagle Radio Saturday 12 September at 12 pm, or on Spotify for the full playlist.

Join the conversation and shape your legacy during Dying Matters Week, happening 7-13 September across Aotearoa. Find events near you: gowithgrace.nz/dyingmatters

14/08/2026

Death Without Debt Workshop – Hamilton

Planning a funeral doesn’t have to mean going into debt.

Join us in Hamilton on Friday 20 October for a practical Death Without Debt Workshop exploring your rights, choices and affordable alternatives when planning a funeral.

You’ll learn how to make informed decisions, understand what is really required, explore ways to reduce funeral costs, and take greater control of your end-of-life and funeral arrangements.

This is a valuable workshop for anyone who wants to be prepared — for themselves or for someone they love. A little knowledge now can save stress, uncertainty and significant expense later.

📍 Hamilton
📅 Friday 20 October

Come along, ask questions and leave feeling more informed and prepared.

Please share this post — you never know who in your family, workplace or community might benefit from knowing there are choices. 🌿

11/08/2026

🌿 DYING MATTERS EXPO 2026 – SHAPING YOUR LEGACY 🌿

Join us Sunday 13 September for a day of inspiring speakers, interesting stalls, practical information and meaningful conversations.

🎤 Hear from Te Puke Natural Burial Team, Organ Donation NZ, Waipuna Hospice, Holland Beckett Law and more.

🔥 Plus delicious food from Kenny John’s Foodtruck – The Fire Truck!

💰 Entry $10
📧 Register: [email protected]

Come along, bring a friend and start shaping your legacy. 💚

13/07/2026

💬 When was the last time you had a conversation about death?

Most of us don't get many opportunities to talk openly about death, dying, or what really matters. At Tauranga Death Cafe, we create a welcoming, respectful space where those conversations can happen naturally over coffee and cake.

You're warmly invited to join us on Saturday 25 July, from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm, at Patio Rose Cafe, 528 Cambridge Road, Tauriko, Tauranga.

Whether you're returning or coming along for the first time, you'll find a friendly group of people who are curious, thoughtful, and open to conversation. There is no agenda, no pressure, and no right or wrong perspective—just an opportunity to explore a topic that touches us all.

Bring your curiosity, your questions, and an open mind.

We'd love to see you there. Feel free to share this post with anyone who might enjoy joining the conversation.

02/07/2026

From Fear to Sacred Service.
✨ Would you know what to do if someone you love was dying?

Most of us will one day care for someone at the end of their life, yet very few of us have ever been taught how.

Join experienced End of Life Doulas Gaylene Delaney (Registered Nurse with Palliative Care experience) and Robyn Wilson (Registered Social Worker) for a compassionate, practical and empowering day of learning.

📅 Friday 21 August 2026
📍 Omokoroa Library – Whakamarama Room
28 Western Avenue, Omokoroa, Tauranga

🌿 Morning Masterclass

Navigating the Dying Journey
🕤 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

Learn what the dying process commonly looks like, how to recognise when someone is nearing death, holistic comfort measures, the emotional and spiritual journey, holding space for difficult conversations, supporting families, and caring for yourself as a caregiver.

🤍 Afternoon Masterclass

The Art & Logistics of After-Death Body Care
🕐 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Discover how to safely, legally and beautifully care for a loved one's body at home. We'll guide you through washing, dressing, cooling, shrouding, sacred rituals, legal requirements, practical considerations, funeral planning, and body disposition options in a respectful, hands-on learning environment.

✨ This is an interactive Masterclass where we demystify the physical changes that occur during dying and after death, helping you move from fear into profound, sacred service.

Participants will receive comprehensive handouts to support their ongoing learning.

Investment

💚 One session – $95
💚 Full day (both sessions) – $165
💚 Care Partner Bundle (2 people for the full day) – $295

📩 To register or request more information, email Gaylene at [email protected]

🌱 We believe this knowledge should be accessible to everyone. A limited number of subsidised or koha-based places are available for people experiencing genuine financial hardship. Please contact Gaylene in confidence to discuss.

Please share this post with anyone who may benefit. Together, we can help make dying less frightening, more informed, and deeply meaningful. 🤍

24/05/2026