Presenter- Lynda Hannah, Natural funeral facilitator at Living Legacies The workshop includes: How and why to plan your own funeral How to arrange a funeral for someone you love The environmental implications of the funeral industry and the effect on those left behind How to save $1000s in funeral expenses The value of a meaningful celebration of life Grieving and how to support someone who is bereaved Natural burial parks Communicating your feelings about death with your loved ones Grief and family dynamics How and why to preserve your personal life legacy through photos, journalling, memoirs, autobiography, ethical wills etc. Wednesday 3 September 1.30 -3:30pm Motueka Community House, Decks Reserve, Motueka Bookings essential. (Minimum numbers required to go forward) Contact: lynda@livinglegacies.nz $50 per person or $80 per couple

A time to explore how you and/or your loved ones may be supported and cared for at end-of-life. Meet people with experience and a natural affinity in supporting people who are dying, and their families. Talks, information, and a relaxed space to sit and chat with different people. Taster sessions of craniosacral therapy to try out whether this might be beneficial for you or someone you know. Contact: margaret@margaretmccallum.com 021 083 24224 A free event

At Death Café, people drink tea and coffee, eat cake and talk about death! Death Cafes are a global initiative, aiming to increase awareness of death to help people make the most of their (finite) lives. A Death Café is an opportunity to respectfully discuss death as a natural part of our lives. A warm and open space is held, allowing for all opinions and beliefs. A free event Contact: Nicky Dodwell nickydodwell@protonmail.com 022 030 0428