Death Cafe Manawatu

Death Cafe Manawatu Death Cafe Manawatu has turned 2! At a Death Cafe people drink tea, eat cake and discuss death with no agenda or judgement.

Our aim is to increase awareness of death to help people make the most of their (finite) lives.

🍴 if you could pick a final meal, what would it be?
17/05/2026

🍴 if you could pick a final meal, what would it be?

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17/05/2026

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Almost everywhere in New Zealand, mortuary waste generated during embalming processes - including embalming fluids, cleaning liquids and the blood of dead people - is discharged into the public wastewater network.

23/04/2026

The Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand has released its 2026 Industry Report, offering a clear snapshot of where our profession is heading and what families in Aotearoa are choosing when it comes to farewell services.

The report highlights key shifts in how we approach funerals today — from evolving cultural expectations and changing service preferences, through to the increasing importance of transparency, affordability, and personalisation. It also explores the growing demand on the industry as death rates rise and communities continue to diversify.

More than anything, it reinforces a simple truth: meaningful farewells still matter deeply. Even as traditions evolve, families continue to seek guidance, care, and connection at one of life’s most vulnerable moments.

This report is a valuable read for anyone working in, or supporting, end-of-life care in New Zealand.

Some convo starters for our toolkit for *life* intergenerational kōrero is so important and checking in to make sure all...
17/03/2026

Some convo starters for our toolkit for *life* intergenerational kōrero is so important and checking in to make sure all loved ones are really seen, heard & supported ❤️‍🔥

🙌 absolutely love this!
12/03/2026

🙌 absolutely love this!

Very insightful 👏❤️‍🔥
03/03/2026

Very insightful 👏❤️‍🔥

We'll go first! 🤔....Fearless,Compassionate,And .... 'marched to the beat of her own drum' lol *a fun fact - I've been d...
22/02/2026

We'll go first! 🤔....
Fearless,
Compassionate,
And .... 'marched to the beat of her own drum' lol

*a fun fact - I've been doing this a little while now but I struggle greatly with my own mortality. I hope composting is here in Aotearoa by the time I'm kicking on 🤞

Tell us in 3 words how you want to be remembered?

It sure it! Pre planning, recording your wishes and having a kōrero with loved ones is the ultimate way to show you care...
12/02/2026

It sure it! Pre planning, recording your wishes and having a kōrero with loved ones is the ultimate way to show you care 🥰🫡

Sure, flowers and candy are nice, but taking the time to plan your end of life so your loved ones don't have to make decisions, is the best gift of all.

This was something we explored during Dying Matters Week! Really interesting stuff and too many experiences to ignore......
09/02/2026

This was something we explored during Dying Matters Week! Really interesting stuff and too many experiences to ignore... When You Die

Scientists know more about our brains, but near-death experiences are still mysterious.

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