Te Ara Wairua

There is no single way to grieve, remember or prepare. You and your whānau deserve care and time.

A little space to be you.

A little place to begin.

Ask your GP or hospice team about comfort, care and support.
Write down wishes you want to discuss, without pressure to decide everything.
Ask your own whānau, marae or trusted cultural advisors about tikanga.
Make space for grief and practical help after a death.

Care for the four walls of your whare

Taha Tinana

Ask your care team about symptoms and comfort.

Taha Hinengaro

Grief has no required timetable.

Taha Wairua

Choose spiritual and cultural support that fits you.

Taha Whānau

Agree who you want involved in conversations and decisions.

INSPIRATION FOR THIS STAGE

Care shaped around Māori whānau

Hospice NZ’s Mauri Mate account describes a framework shaped by Māori concerns, including spiritual care and support through grief.

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