Taranaki Branch | Death without Debt Workshop

CANZ Taranaki Branch warmly invite you to join them for the Death without Debt workshop, hosted by DIY Funeral Workshops NZ.

This workshop is part of Taranaki Dying Matters Week with presenter Kim Maunder – Death Cafe host, End-of-life Doula and local Death Without Debt advocate.

Topics covered in the workshop include:

• 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 . . .

Event details:

Date: Friday 11 September 2026

Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm

Venue: Toi Foundation, 121 Gill Street, New Plymouth

Cost: $35.00 per person or by donation to DFWNZ

Inclusions in ticket cost: A 70 page D.I.Y. guide as well as tea and snacks.