2025 Workshops

“Great workshop, well organised content and, surprisingly, fun! Thanks so much. This is exactly what is needed out there.” Donna, Tauranga

Workshops are generally four hours long (including breaks). Cost is $40 per person, $60 for a pair or couple, $70 for a family group of three OR BY DONATION OR KOHA.

Approx 60 page D.I.Y. guide is included with your registration.

Please note workshop fees can vary where we are hosted by, for example, Age Concern, Food banks etc.

Tea and snacks served. Bring your own lunch. If you need parking close to the venue, or a disability drop-off, please email.

COMING UP:

Invercargill: Monday 16th June, 10am to 1.30pm. Hosted by Invercargill Age Concern – open to the public. To register please email [email protected] Cost $25 includes a light lunch and 60 plus page booklet.

Waimate: Thursday 19th June. Registrations open. see below

Christchurch: Sunday 22nd June, 10am to 2pm Parkstone Retirement Village, 2 Ahtol Tce, Ilam.

Blenheim Wednesday 25th June. Venue and time TBC. Email if interested.

Kerikeri: Saturday June 28, 10am to 2pm, Riverview School, 23 Riverview Rd. Presenters: Kelly Townsend and Rachel Robinson

Whangaparaoa Sunday, July 6, 10.30am to 2.30 pm. Whangaparaoa Library.

Tauranga/BoP Saturday 12th July, 9am – 1pm, Omokoroa Pavilion, 28 Western Avenue. Omokoroa. Presenters: Gaylene Delaney and Robyn Wilson.

Keep an eye out for workshops in Bulls, Wairarapa, the Maniatoto (was delayed, but back on track) and many more. Subscribe on our home page (it’s free) to hear where latest on workshops.

WORKSHOPS COVER:

Funeral planning, wills, Enduring Power of Attorney, Advanced Care Plans, probate
After-death paperwork requirements and avoiding professional service fees
Care and transport of the body
When you need a coffin and when you don’t.
The pros and cons of cremation vs burial. Alternative and environmental technologies.
The politics and history of funerals
Community initiatives and collective action for funeral reform
And much more . . .

Financial hardship? Email us with your registration (as above) and “Koha” or “by donation” in subject line

Register

DIY Funeral Workshops Booking Form

Contact Details

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Phone

Event Details

Number of people attending (Enter a number: eg 2)(Required)

Workshop(Required)

Invercargill: 16th June, Age Concern Southland – please book direct – see above

Waimate: Thursday 19th June. 1 – 4pm, Events Centre

Christchurch: Sunday 22nd June, 10am to 2pm, Parkstone, 2 Athol Tce

Kerikeri: Saturday 28 June, 10am to 2pm, Riverview School

Whangaparaora, Sunday July 6, 10.30am to 2.30pm, Whangaparaora Library

BoP/Tauranga, Saturday 12 July, 9am – 1pm, Omokoroa Pavilion

Payment Details

Workshops are of varying lengths depending on location. Prices reflect length and venue costs. Death Without Debt is run entirely on volunteer labour and all proceeds go to cover travel, printing etc. Please deposit money to: Death Without Debt 38-9023-0202538-00 Please put your name and location in the reference fields.

Confirmation(Required)

I have deposited the cost for tickets into the Death Without Debt account 38-9023-0202538-00 with name and location in the reference fields.

If you are registering on a by-donation basis, please simply email us with name, location of workshop and “by donation”.