
2025 Workshops
“Great workshop, well organised content and, surprisingly, fun! Thanks so much. This is exactly what is needed out there.” Donna, Tauranga
Death Without Debt workshops are being held all around the country through 2025. The workshops are generally four hours long (including breaks). Cost is $40 per person, $60 for a pair or couple, $70 for a family group of three. Cost includes 64 page D.I.Y. guide.
Tea and snacks served. Bring your own lunch. If you need parking close to the venue, or a disability drop-off, please email.
Coming up:
Tauranga 5th April Saturday 5th April. 10am to 2pm
Life Church, 934 Cameron Road, Gate Pa FULLY BOOKED
Auckland: Saturday May 3rd Venue TBC
Auckland: Sunday May 4th, 1pm to 5pm, Birkdale Hall, 136 Birkdale Rd.
Auckland: Saturday 10th May. Presenter Training. Email us for details
Whangarei : more details soon. . .
South Island :- Early June. Details soon.
To register please use our form on lower down on this page or email [email protected]
The workshops cover:
- 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. Alternative and environmental technologies.
- The politics and history of funerals
- Community initiatives and collective action for funeral reform
- And much more . . .
Financial hardship? Email us with your registration (as above) and “Koha” or “by donation” in subject line
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