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Funerals: The cost of dying
The average cost of a modest funeral is $10,000, but there are ways to keep costs down
The importance of celebrating life is reflected in physical and mental health, community and family relationships and a healthy self-concept.
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Dying For Beginners with Dr Kathyrn Mannix
Many people have limited firsthand experience with the process of dying, which can significantly affect our emotional and spiritual responses to the loss of our loved ones and influence how we approach our mortality.
Join us for an enlightening conversation with Treza, the founder of Swansong, as she advocates for more positive dialogues around death and dying. Tune in to the Heart Place Hospital Podcast to watch more intriguing interviews.
Concepts of 'Mauri'
A great insight on what Mauri means as a life-force from a Māori perspective
“…leading conversations on preparing for life after death ensures whānau are prepared financially, mentally and physically.”
Hera Pierce — Māori Wisdom: The Many Puna of Mataurangi/Knowledge
Cosmic Fire 2024 Summit
This podcast was created to provide accessible information for family carers who have been thrown in the deep end caring for loved ones who are dying, see the link below for more information and how to access the podcasts.
Would you attend a ‘Death Café’?
For people who want to talk about death and dying, it can be hard to know where to turn. That’s why the initiative of the death cafe is helping Kiwis talk about a taboo, often scary subject.