Death Cafe Manawatu

03/09/2025

❤️‍🩹 love that these conversations are starting young in the UK

New RSE guidance incorporates grief into the curriculum. An expert explains why teaching loss early matters for children growing up today.

03/09/2025

4 events tomorrow at Central Library here in town worth a nosey!

See post below for more details and looking forward to seeing everyone 😊

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On Thursday Sep 4 there are two Dying Matters Week sessions, both at 1pm in Central Library:

📖 Tell Your Story with Heather Thomson (2nd Floor, Heritage). Heather from Tell Your Story will share the importance of documenting memoirs and offer some helpful tips and advice about how to get this done. Bookings and more details: https://citylibrary.pncc.govt.nz/whats-on/activity/tell-your-story-with-heather-thomson

❤️ Reflections and Remembrance Workshop, Guided by Arohanui Hospice. (Oroua Room. Ground Floor). This facilitated session invites you to pause, honour those who have passed, and connect with your own experiences of grief and love.
https://citylibrary.pncc.govt.nz/whats-on/activity/reflection-and-remembrance-workshop-guided-by-arohanui-hospice

See the full programme: https://citylibrary.pncc.govt.nz/whats-on/programme/dying-matters-week

01/09/2025

10:30am today at Central Library we have the privilege of hosting Wills, Probate & Estates with Manawatu Community Law for Dying Matters Week 2025 Palmerston North - see ya there!

In this free seminar, Apryl Cadman from Manawatu Community Law will guide you through the basics of Wills, Probate, and Estates — what the legal process looks like, what your rights and responsibilities are, and how to plan ahead to make things easier for your whānau.Whether you're sorting your o...

01/09/2025

Heather and Tell Your Story is another wonderful supporter of DC who is hosting a workshop this Dying Matters Week 2025 Palmerston North Come see her on Thursday 4th at 1pm, Central Library here in town to hear about the amazing memoir she can help create 😍

Have you ever thought about writing your memoirs? Or have you ever wished you knew the stories of those you loved before they passed on?

This Thursday 4th September 1pm - 2:30pm Palmerston North City Library

The story of your life, or parts of, is a gift that only you can give your loved ones and passing it down through the generations to come is incredibly important. If information isn't documented, it is largely lost within two generations. Knowing and understanding those who have come before us grounds us, and gives us a sense of identity, and creating that story to pass down offers a real sense of accomplishment.

Heather from Tell Your Story will share the importance of documenting memoirs and offer some helpful tips and advice about how to get this done. It's not as hard as you think it might be!

https://gowithgrace.nz/dyingmatters/palmerston-north/

01/09/2025

📣 apologies are any inconvenience. Please see post below from The Lychway Funeral Home about their "Meet & Greet" this Saturday as it has now shifted to Nov 1st.

But don't forget the "Explore Kelvin Grove Cemetery and Crematorium" is on this Saturday, 6th Sep from 9am - 1pm. The wonderful staff will be on-site to guide you and answer any questions you may have.

Due to unforeseen circumstances we have to postpone our open day/meet and greet but we still really want to open our doors to you all so we have moved this too November 1st from 11am-3pm, We hope you see you there.

31/08/2025

Thank you to all the wonderful folks who came to DC this afternoon! We appreciate everyone's time & input 💛

As promised, here is the link for online events for Dying Matters Week:
https://gowithgrace.nz/dyingmatters/online-events/

We look forward to seeing you at the local events that peak your interest and thank you again for knowing the importance of supporting these important conversations for yourself, family and community ☺️

Dying Matters Week connects people across Aotearoa to start conversations in a safe space, learn from local experts and seek support to get affairs in order and navigate grief or loss.

30/08/2025

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28/08/2025

A beautiful event apart of the Palmerston North programme! ❤️
The Herb Farm Cafe & Shop are sponsoring a Compassionate Touch at End of Life: Hand Cream Workshop with Lynn Kirkland.
Sunday, 7th Sep from 1pm at 86 Grove Road, Ashhurst.

Join renowned teacher, herbalist, and author Lynn Kirkland for a nurturing, hands-on workshop held at the tranquil grounds of The Herb Farm, Ashhurst.

In this special session, Lynn will guide you in creating a beautiful, essential oil-infused hand cream designed to support compassionate touch and connection at end of life. You'll not only leave with a handmade product, but also a deeper understanding of how small, intentional gestures can bring great comfort and presence to those we care for.

This workshop is ideal for anyone supporting loved ones, working in care roles, or simply drawn to holistic practices around death and dying. Re-connect with the healing powers of touch and wisdom of plants.

Limited spaces. Bookings essential.
https://gowithgrace.nz/dyingmatters/palmerston-north/

22/08/2025

Food for thought for this splendid Saturday - or whenever you see this! We hope everyone has a safe weekend, enjoy the sunshine while its out here over the beautiful Manawatu.
1 week and 1 day until our next meeting 🤩

19/08/2025

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