Death Cafe – have a cuppa and discuss aspects of death and dying.

Let’s have a nice cuppa, eat good cake and take this unique opportunity to discuss any aspect of death and dying.

I will create a safe and confidential environment; the group will set the topics for discussion and we’ll support each other to explore some of the deeper matters of life and death.

About Liz Adcock-White

Kia ora, I’m Liz and for as long as I can remember I have been interested in people and their life stories – and (apparently) I’ve always been a bit nosey! I’ve lived in different countries – the UK, France, Romania and Kuwait – and observed cultural attitudes towards disability, death and dying. I am a registered Social Worker and have had lots of personal and professional experiences supporting those with palliative and grief issues –  most recently I founded The Fifth Season: Palliative Support (thefifthseason.co.nz) which offers companionship and guidance through the vast emotions, decisions and tasks that may arise towards the end of life. So … let’s talk….

0276184891      liza-w@outlook.com     thefifthseason.co.nz

2025 Death Cafe dates 2pm-3.30pm:

• Jan 2025        No session
• Feb 2025       16^th Kaiapoi Library
• Mar 2025       23^rd Rangiora Library
• Apr 2025        27^th Amberley Library
• May 2025      18^th Kaiapoi Library
• Jun 2025        29^th Rangiora Library
• Jul  2025         20^th Amberley Library
• Aug 2025       No session
• Sep 2025       21^st Kaiapoi Library
• Oct 2025       26^th Rangiora Library
• Nov 2025      23^rd Amberley Library
• Dec 2025      No session

Further support – Support and resources can be wide ranging, please email me for personalised support:

• griefity.com             a free grief support app
• Text to talk 1737 free phone counselling for anyone (no eligibility requirements)
• puawaitanga.nz  free counselling (some eligibility requirements)
• https://www.hospice.org.nz/resources_for_carers
• https://endoflife.services.govt.nz/welcome
• https://gowithgrace.nz/
• eldaa.org.nz

For serious concerns about a person’s immediate safety (or your own):

• 111
• Lifeline (24/7 free helpline) 0800 LIFELINE (5433 5463)
• Youthline 0800 376 633
• Suicide Crisis Helpline 0508 828865
• Canterbury Adult Community Mental Health Services: 0800 920 092
  email: SPOE@cdhb.health.nz
• For children and youth talk to Children, Adolescent and Emergency 0800 218 219 (press option 2)