Poll: Would you want an unconventional funeral?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Funerals can cost as much as $22,000 and the planning can be stressful especially at a time when loved ones are grieving. Some New Zealanders are re-imagining funerals by making their own coffin or having a relaxed ceremony at home. Would you want a less traditional funeral? Share your thoughts below.

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Would you want an unconventional funeral?

• Yes
• No
• Other - I'll share below!

Vote View Results

• 84.2% Yes
  84.2% Complete
• 13.7% No
  13.7% Complete
• 2.1% Other - I'll share below!
  2.1% Complete

1494 votes

Forest & Bird: Upcoming Speaker on Nature Based Topics

Greg from Forest & Bird Hastings Havelock North Branch

This month Dr Pippa McKelvie Sebileau, Climate Action Ambassador at Hawke's Bay Regional Council, will be providing a regional perspective on climate action.

Pippa brings a connected and systemic view to her work, to join the dots between how we live in the environment and human health impacts, to create momentum for climate action in Hawke’s Bay.

When: 7:30pm, Thursday, 9th May

Where: St Andrews Church Lounge, 300 Market Street South, Hastings

Bring a friend or come by yourself - ALL ARE WELCOME.

SCAM TEXT “Hi Mum”

Rhonda Neighbourly Lead from Hastings Central

Here is a scam going round. My guess is when you answer it auto takes money from your phone account.

Do Not Reply and Do Not Message.

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