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.

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