DIY tangihanga and funerals
Don’t want a funeral home? You don’t need one. We support whānau to lead their own tangihanga, from anywhere in Aotearoa. By phone or video call, we guide you from death to burial or cremation.
Legal steps. Tūpāpaku care. Stakeholder coordination. Kaupapa Māori, start to finish.
This is DIY tangihanga with full support. No call out fees. No upselling. No compromise.
Includes full kaupapa-aligned support from death until burial or cremation
Immediate 24/7 access to support via phone or video call From the moment your tūpāpaku passes, we’re available to guide and support your whānau.
Death registration We handle the legal paperwork to ensure your loved one is registered correctly.
Death certificate couriered to your door No need to chase documents, we’ll get it to you directly.
Liaison with relevant stakeholders We coordinate with crematoriums, burial sites, transport providers, and other parties as needed, including sourcing a coffin if required.
Step-by-step guidance through legal, cultural, and practical processes We walk beside you through every decision, ensuring tikanga and clarity.
Support for tūpāpaku care at home Including cooling, dressing, karakia, and tikanga-based practices for whānau-led care.
Optional access to Navigator training For those who want to build long-term capability and confidence in leading tangihanga within their whānau or community.
Personalised tangihanga/funeral planning
For individuals and couples. Our DIY tangihanga planning services provide tailored guidance for whānau to create affordable, actionable plans that address budgets, legal requirements, and reduce stress, whether DIY or through a funeral home. Contact for pricing.
DIY tangihanga wānanga | DIY funeral workshop
For groups. Our tangihanga wānanga equips whānau with tools, kōrero, and guidance to navigate tangihanga through a kaupapa Māori lens, addressing history, modern practices, and future possibilities. Contact for pricing.
6 week online Tangihanga Navigator Programme
(Currently taking expressions of interest)