Posted by
Jade Whaley
Hosted by Jade Whaley ~ Celebrant + EOL Doula
Date: | Sept. 7, 2025 |
Start time: | 1:00 p.m. (New Zealand) |
End time: | 2:30 p.m. (New Zealand) |
Address: |
Timaru District Library 56 Sophia Street Timaru Town Centre Timaru 7910 New Zealand |
Free |
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About this Death Cafe
Hello, Kia Ora, and welcome.
Join us for a thoughtful discussion about the end of life and share your experiences, thoughts, and fears about death and dying. Our group-directed conversation is in a safe environment.
Death and dying are significant and inevitable parts of life. By thinking and talking about them, we can gain a deeper understanding of our beliefs and feelings, and develop a different perspective on our lives. Talking about death does not bring it closer; instead, it is about planning for life.
Being a part of the South Canterbury Death Cafe allows us to do this in a supportive environment where we can discuss all sorts of interesting death-related topics.
We do not promote any particular conclusion, belief system or course of action.
Please note that Death Cafe is not intended to provide grief support and may not be suitable for recently bereaved or actively grieving.
About Jade Whaley ~ Celebrant + EOL Doula
Kia Ora, I’m Jade.
I’m an end-of-life doula, funeral celebrant, and coach based in Timaru, South Canterbury.
I walk alongside people and their loved ones as they navigate the final chapter of life, offering calm, compassionate support that honours who they are and what matters most.
My role is to be a steady presence - someone who can listen, guide, and gently hold space for the emotional, spiritual, and practical realities of death and dying.
The care I offer is non-medical and deeply personal, tailored to your needs and delivered when you need it.
Over the years, I’ve sat with both grief and joy. I’ve seen how love and loss are deeply intertwined, shaping our lives, our beliefs, and the way we face endings.
These experiences have drawn me to this path of service, helping others navigate times of transition with greater ease, understanding, and connection.
Whether I’m supporting someone who is dying, holding space for their whānau, or creating a ceremony to honour a life, I always return to the same truth: we are here to be present, to love, and to feel held in our most vulnerable moments.
It all begins with a conversation
With care,
Jade Whaley
www.jadetimarucelebrant.co.nz/death-doula-timaru-south-canterbury | www.jadewhaley.com
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