2025 Workshops

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

Death Without Debt workshops are being held all around the country through 2025. The 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. Cost includes 64 page D.I.Y. guide.

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:

Presenter Training: Auckland, Saturday, 10th of May. 10am to 2pm. Email us for more information.

Taupo: Thursday 1st May, 1pm to 5pm, Waiora House, Spa Road

Auckland: Saturday 10am to 2pm, May 3rd, Te Matawai Kainga Ora, (Waitemata Room), 139 Grey’s Ave, Central City. We will have someone to meet and greet you at ground level.

Auckland: Sunday May 4th, 1pm to 5pm, Birkdale Hall, 136 Birkdale Rd.

Auckland (Orewa), Friday 9th May, 10am to 2pm St John’s Catholic Church, 180 Centreway Rd.

Auckland: Saturday 10th May. 10am to 2pm Presenter Training. Email us for details

Whangarei : Death Without Debt’s workshop is being offered as part of the Compassionate Communities Hui. Date, Time Venue. Presenters, Sherie Sullivan and Gaylene Delaney. Please book directly through the following link:

https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2025/diy-funeral-workshop/whangarei

Naseby (In the Maniatoto, Central Otago) Saturday 7th June, venue and exact time to be confirmed.

Wanaka: Sunday 8 June, 11am to 3pm, Wanaka Community Hub

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.

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

The 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

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Auckland – Te Matawai, Waitemata. Saturday May 3rd, 10am to 2pm

Auckland – Birkdale. Sunday May 4th, 1pm to 5pm, Birkdale Hall, 136 Birkdale Rd.

Orewa (Auckland), Friday May 9th, 10am to 2pm, St John’s Catholic Church, 180 Centreway Road, Orewa

Taupo, Taupo. Thursday 1st May, Waiora House, Spa Road. 1pm to 5pm

Wanaka, Sunday 8th June, 11am to 3pm, Wanaka Community Hub

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

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

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.

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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”.