Family-Led Funerals Workshop
Date: 21st March 2026
Time: 9:30 – 11:30am
Venue: Mahurangi East Community Centre, Snells Beach, Auckland
The average cost of a funeral is $13 000 but with know-how and family and community support, a dignified funeral process can be done for less than $2000 – including a service, modest catering etc.
Presenting the workshop will be local End-of-Life Doula and Family-led Funerals guide, Sherie Sullivan of Sovereign Departures.
Workshop covers:
- Funeral planning, wills, Enduring Power of Attorney, Advanced Care Plans, probate
- After-death paperwork requirements and avoiding professional service fees
- Care and transport of the body
- When you need a coffin and when you don’t.
- The pros and cons of cremation vs burial.
- The politics and history of funerals
- Community initiatives and collective action for funeral reform
- And much more . . .
Spaces for this workshop are limited so ticketing and location details will be provided directly to individuals via private message to help ensure we can comply with the Health & Safety Requirements for the venue. $35 per person OR by donation ($50 for two, $60 for family group of three)
*COST INCLUDES 60 PLUS PAGE BOOKLET*.
To register your place, please email sovereigndepartures@gmail.com.
