Dying Matters Week Palmerston North

Dying Matters Week 2025 is being brought to you by Laura Sweetman Independent Funeral Director and the Palmerston North City Library

From 1st to 7th September, people could head along to the First Floor of the Palmerston North City Library in The Square to take part in activities including resources and information, a curated collection of books and resources on grief and dying, panel discussions with local experts and opportunities to drop in and chat.

For more information about Dying Matters Week events in Palmerston North, please email Laura Sweetman.

2025 Event Programme

Dying Matters Week 2025 - Palmerston North Programme

2025 Event Photos

Dying Matters Week News and Stories

Wind Phones: For Things Left Unsaid

Aged care at home - Son helping his Happy Mother cook in the Kitchen

The Eldernet Group partners with Go With Grace for Dying Matters Week

Reclaiming Death: A Call for Conversations, Compassion, Community, and Change

Meet our regional champions

Dying Matters Week would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of end-of-life-doulas, Death Cafe facilitators, Hospice staff, Honohono Tātou Katoa and others around Aotearoa. Click on the images below to find out more about some of the incredible people who organised event programmes in their local towns and cities.