Tauranga Death Cafe

24/05/2026

26/04/2026

This year's theme for Dying Matters Week is Shaping Your Legacy.

So let’s talk about the important stuff…
Ladies — bra on or bra off for eternity? 😄

Honestly though, no one ever asks us these things. Yet when the time comes, someone else is left guessing. And let’s be real — they probably have no idea what you’d prefer!

It might sound cheeky, but this is exactly what shaping your legacy is about. The personal, everyday choices that make you you — and making sure they’re known.

Comfort over convention? Structure to the end? The choice is yours… but only if you actually make it.

Start the conversation. Have a laugh about it. Then maybe write a few things down while you’re at it.

Because your legacy isn’t just the big stuff — it’s also whether the bra stays on 😉

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.

19/12/2025

https://www.facebook.com/NaturalBurialsTePuke

🌿 We’re natural burial advocates, supporting the development of a natural burial area at Te Puke Cemetery - a peaceful, sustainable resting place where people can return naturally to the earth. Follow here for updates as this vision takes shape. 🌱

24/11/2025

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

04/10/2025

With dementia cases rapidly increasing worldwide, there is an urgent and growing need for skilled professionals who can provide expert, compassionate care and support for those affected and their families. Have you ever considered a Dementia Doula? Yes they do exist!

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

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

New Zealand DIY funeral info. Everyone in New Zealand has the right to an affordable and dignified funeral process without incurring significant debt. Death Without Debt - Making funerals affordable again

24/09/2025

Exciting news! 🎙️ I had the privilege of being a guest on the Dying to Know Podcast, where I got to share about something close to my heart – Death Without Debt.

We talked about why it’s so important that everyone understands the options available to them at the end of life. By planning ahead, we can help prevent debt around death and ease the financial burden on loved ones. This is such an important subject, and one we need to talk about more openly. 💜

You can listen to the episode here: [link]
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1L3jcWL04B9igxtOpCLdMH?si=8I_mWcKdTqGrLG2LtrJ5VQ

Dying To Know · Episode

21/09/2025

✨ Let’s talk about the one thing we all have in common… death. ✨

Join us for the next Tauranga Death Café:

📅 Saturday, Sept 27th
🕙 10 – 11:30 am
📍 Patio Rose Café, Cambridge Rd, Tauriko
💲 Free event – but please purchase a coffee or treat to thank the café for sharing their beautiful space with us

Bring your curiosity, your questions, and maybe a friend. These gatherings are relaxed, welcoming, and often filled with laughter as we talk openly about death, dying, and what it means to live well.

Everyone’s welcome – see you there! 🌿☕