“IT TAKES A VILLAGE” idiom is certainly applicable for end-of-life and this is why we have carefully compiled this page with you in mind. Here you will find people, businesses and organisations we trust to support you through the end-of-life journey, offering guidance and care, when it is most needed. From funeral celebrants to complementary practitioners and support services, each resource has been chosen to help ease the weight, offer clarity, and remind you that you do not have to walk this path alone. Check back here regularly for updates.

CAROL WALES ~ End-of-Life Doula, Celebrant & Courageous Conversations facilitator. A wonderful choice when it truly matters. Listen to Carols’ Audio 🎙️& Carol Wales Transition With a Vision

JACK PAKI ~ Funeral Celebrant. A voice that carries calm, depth, and quiet respect. Listen to Jack's Audio 🎙️

TAURANGA DEATH CAFE is facilitated by Gaylene Delaney and Robyn Wilson. The Death Cafe is a global movement designed to increase awareness of death and inspire you to make the most of your finite life. This is a safe space to share coffee, cake and conversations about life, death and everything in between.

COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS a place to meet for conversations about living, dying and death. Unstructured, and respectful, free of discrimination where we can express our views safely, over a cuppa, with warmhearted people to share stories, resources, insights and experiences. Bring along your curiosity. The atmosphere is comfortable and relaxing enabling you to share whatever it is or just to sit and be present.

ADVANCED CARE PLANNING (MYACP.ORG) is a process of thinking and talking about your values and goals and what your preferences are for your current and future health care. An advance care plan can also cover what sort of funeral you would like, where your important papers are, who you want involved in discussions about your health and any advance directives. An advance directive is your consent or refusal to treatments which may or may not be offered in the future, if you no longer have capacity to communicate your wishes.