Welcome to Dying Matters Week Palmerston North.
Dying Matters Week is all about supporting people to start conversations, learn from experts, and feel empowered to put end-of-life planning in place to bring peace of mind to themselves and their loved ones.
The Palmerston North City Library is bringing Dying Matters Week events to Palmerston North. Head along to the library to take part in activities during August, including resources and information, a curated collection of books on grief and dying, panel discussions with local experts and opportunities to drop in and chat.
Laura Sweetman Independent Funeral Director and Aingie Miller, Doula and Celebrant are also organising a Death Planning Party at Boho Cafe. Join them for a Saturday tipple and some light-hearted end-of-life planning. A night of storytelling matched with a healthy dose of laughter, short presentations, personalising funerals, advanced care planning and more.
Palmerston North Programme 2024
Book Displays
Explore a curated collection of books for adults and children, about end-of-life, health journeys and grief.
Drop-in sessions
Talk to local experts about the end-of-life journey and palliative care services and support.
Panel Discussions – 11th August
Hear from representatives working in palliative care and death care. Find out more…
Local Resources
Explore death-care resources from local businesses and organisations.
Shared Reading – 5th August
Join The Reading Revolution for a supportive shared reading session that explores dying and loss. Bring along a poem or verse if you wish. Find out more…
Death Cafe – 31st August
Join Manawatu Death Cafe for cake, coffee and conversations about death.
Get in touch
For more information about Dying Matters Week events in the Palmerston North Library, please email Angela.
For information about the Death Planning Party or Manawatu Death Cafe, please email Aingie.