Welcome to Dying Matters Week Wellington.
End of Life Doula, Registered Nurse and co facilitator of the Hutt Valley Death Cafe, Melanie Humphries-Connolly is bringing Dying Matters Week to Porirua. This event 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.
Head along to the Porirua Library, to take part in activities from 5th to 11th August, including resources and displays, a curated collection of books on grief and dying, poetry and stories from the local community and opportunities to chat with Mel about end of life and palliative care.
Arapaki Library in central Wellington will also have books on grief and end of life planning brochures on display during the week.
Porirua Programme 2024
Book Displays
Explore a curated collection of books for adults and children, about end-of-life, health journeys and grief.
Drop-in Session
Thursday 8th August, 1:30pm – 4:30pm
Ask End of Life Doula, Mel about the end-of-life journey and palliative care services and support.
Death Cafe – 14th July
Join the Hutt Valley Death Cafe for cake, coffee and conversations about death.
Local Resources
Explore death-care resources from local businesses and organisations.
Poetry & Storytelling
Read about other’s experiences with death and dying through poems and stories shared from the local community.
DIY Funeral Workshop – 10th August
The average cost of a funeral is $10 000 but with know-how and family and community support, a dignified funeral process can be done for around a $1000 – including a service, modest catering etc.
Get in touch
For more information about Dying Matters Week events in Porirua, please email Mel