2026 Workshops and Webinars

“Great session, well organised content and surprisingly fun! These workshops are exactly what is needed out there.” Donna, Tauranga

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Workshops come in different formats, some four hours long, some shorter. Costs for workshops vary depending on venue etc. Note there is always the “by donation” option for people hard pressed financially. All proceeds go back into our advocacy. DWD is run entirely on voluntary labour.

A 70 page D.I.Y. guide is included with your registration as are tea and snacks. For those workshops spanning midday, please bring your own lunch.

If you need parking close to the venue, or a disability drop-off, email ahead so we can help. Likewise if you have trouble registering: [email protected]

UPCOMING 2026 WORKSHOPS:

Wellington, Lyall Bay, Sat. 10 Oct. 1- 5pm. Lyall Bay Community Church Hall, (behind St Jude’s). 68 Fryberg St. $40 for one, $60 for two, $70 for family group of three OR BY DONATION. Wellington is well served for family-led funerals thanks to progressive council policy. Come along and find out how it all works. Presenters, Fiona-McDonald Bates, Fergus Wheeler and guest speakers. Afternoon tea provided.

Hamilton, Fri 30th October, 11am to 3pm at Te Puna Waiora – Desert Spring Community Centre, 408 Peachgrove Rd, Fairfield, Hamilton. $20 per person OR KOHA . Presenter, Gaylene Delaney, Reg. Nurse, End of Life Doula, Presenter. For further enquiries please email [email protected] or 0800 855 2728. Tea and coffee provided. Includes workshop booklet.

Tauranga, 12 November. 10am to 2pm. Presenter: Gaylene Delaney. Hosted by Bupa retirement village, 45 Greerton Rd, Tauranga Greerton Gardens Community Centre . Cost $40, $75 for a couple. Registrations to [email protected], 027 237 4576 Presenter, Gaylene Delaney.

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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
Different options depending on which district you live in
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

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DIY Funeral Workshops Booking Form

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Wellington Lyall Bay, 10 October, 68 Fryberg St, 1 – 5pm

Hamilton, Fri 30 Oct, 11am – 3pm, Desert Springs, Fairfield

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”.

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