Embrace Life

18/03/2026

🌼 Tauranga Death Cafe 🌼

Let’s talk about life, death & mortality… in a warm, welcoming space ☕🍰

Our next gathering is happening:
📅 Saturday 28th March
⏰ 10:00am – 11:30am
📍 The Patio Rose Cafe, 528 Cambridge Rd, Tauriko, Tauranga

✨ This is a free event ✨

This is a relaxed, open conversation where everybody is welcome. Death isn’t something to fear — it’s a natural part of life, and talking about it can be surprisingly comforting, meaningful, and even uplifting.

💛 Please arrive a little early to purchase a coffee or something delicious from the cafe, as a way of thanking them for generously providing the Piccolo Room for us to use.

Come along, bring a friend if you like, and join the conversation.

24/11/2025

Meaningful conversations over a lovely cup of coffee (or tea)

14/11/2025

01/10/2025

💜 Death Without Debt Workshop – Tauranga 💜

We all want to honour our loved ones with a farewell that is both meaningful and dignified – without leaving behind financial stress. That’s what Death Without Debt is all about.

📅 Saturday 18th October
🕘 9:00am – 1:00pm
📍 LifeChurch, 934 Cameron Rd, Gate Pa, Tauranga

At this workshop we’ll explore:
✨ Affordable funeral planning and the options available
✨ After-death body care and what choices you have
✨ The legalities you need to know
✨ How to avoid common traps and unnecessary costs

Our goal is to help families feel empowered and informed, so that farewells can be guided by love, not financial burden.

💲 Cost: $40 per person | $60 for two | $70 for three
🙏 If cost is a barrier, koha is welcome – no one will be turned away.

✅ Every participant will receive a comprehensive workbook to take home.

➡️ To register, visit the Death Without Debt website: www.deathwithoutdebt.org.nz

Let’s talk openly, plan wisely, and ensure no family is left with debt when what they need most is support. 💜

2025 Workshops & Webinars

10/09/2025

I can recommend

✨ Save the Date ✨
We’re thrilled to announce that the 5th Annual Lifting The Lid International Festival of Death and Dying will be taking place online from 14–16 November 2025 — streaming 24 hours a day across 3 days.

Now in its 5th year, this unique international festival opens up conversations around death & dying through:
🌿 Talks & discussions
🎨 Interactive workshops & craft sessions
🎶 Live music, poetry, film & performance
🌍 A diverse line-up of end-of-life carers, grief supporters, artists, writers, doctors, funeral directors, academics, change makers, and many more.

Lifting the Lid is informative, creative, joyful, fun, and life-affirming — welcoming everyone, whether you’re deeply involved in end-of-life work or simply curious.

🎟 Tickets: Accessible to all • Pay What You Can and Free tickets available • All tickets give you access to the whole weekend.

Full programme & ticket links coming soon. Stay tuned! 💜

31/08/2025

'We don't want to talk about dying but it helps take away the fear.'

04/08/2025

You're warmly invited to the Tauranga Dying Matters Expo on Sunday 7 September – an event full of speakers, info, and support around death, dying, and planning ahead. Koha please.
And join us at Greerton Library on Wednesday 4 September for a free and relaxed Q&A session. Nothing off the table!
Please share – these conversations matter.

19/07/2025

☕️ DEATH CAFE – TAURANGA ☕️

Let’s talk about death – openly, honestly, and without agenda.

📍 Patio Rose Café – Piccolo Room
528 Cambridge Rd, Tauranga
📅 Saturday 26th July 2025
🕙 10:00am – 11:30am
💬 Free event – everyone welcome

A safe, relaxed space to share thoughts, ask questions, or simply listen. No set topics – just meaningful conversation over coffee and cake.

🫖 Arrive early to buy a drink or treat – a great way to thank the café for hosting us in their beautiful space.

Come with an open mind and heart.

10/07/2025

https://www.cindea.ca/blog9.html

Bill (not his real name) was in hospital when he was identified as being in the final stage of life.   He expressed a strong wish to return home to die, and I was called to support the family as their end-of-life doula.