Caring for Nana Balloon
When 80 year old Phyllis died, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren each tied a bright, helium-filled balloon to her casket. Phyllis’ nickname was ‘Nana Balloon’ because she loved to give them…
30/10/2012
Living Every Moment, Hospice NZ
Hospice NZ is the national organisation supporting hospices throughout the country in their work of caring for people who are dying. Hospices are also a source of information for those…
18/10/2012
End of Life Planning
Making your own end of life arrangements provides peace of mind for you and for your family. The Funeral Directors Association of NZ (FDANZ) has several helpful, easy to read resources…
12/10/2012
When I Die: A Two Week Conversation
Labour strategist and peer Philip Gould was diagnosed with cancer of the oesophagus in 2008 and in the summer of 2011 was given three months to live. He commissioned filmaker…
11/05/2012