Death Without Debt – West Auckland Workshop

Date: 05/09/2026
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Venue: Toru Room, Hub West, 29 Corban Ave, Henderson, Auckland
Cost: $40 p/p, $55 for two or $70 for three (OR BY DONATION)
Presenters: Kelly Townsend and Rachel Robinson

Why are funerals so expensive and what can we do about it?

The average cost of a funeral is around $13,000, almost ten times what it is costing some families who choose a dignified DIY approach.

In this workshop we will cover:

• Funeral planning: Wills, Powers of Attorney, Advance Care Plans, Probate
• Understanding essential vs non-essential options, including the legal requirements around paperwork
• Care and transport of the body
• When you need a coffin and when you don’t. Coffin alternatives
• The pros and cons of cremation vs burial. New ecological methods
• Steps to promote partnership with professional services and providers
• Local info & Community initiatives

Includes 60+ page DIY funeral guide & morning tea. BYO Lunch.

Death Without Debt is a national not-for-profit organisation run by volunteers campaigning and educating around funeral debt and dignity.Numbers limited.

RSVP and questions to [email protected]