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“Always be prepared” was key advice shared with whānau that attended Ngā Raukōrero o Te Parekawakawa at Kokohinau Marae.
Though kōrero about death can be challenging and daunting, it was also enlightening with a bit of humour to ease the taumaha.
Five kaikōrero shared their experience with tangihanga and tūpāpaku at rā tuatahi, each bringing a different perspective and information for how whānau can approach it
Here is a recap of day one:
- Pareake O’Brien opened the wānanga with kōrero about the purpose of the day – a wānanga to inform whānau of the options and choices we have when it comes to planning for their own or their loved ones tangihanga. It is hoped that whānau that attend can take the matauranga back to their whānau and become champions for their hapū within this space.
- Ariana Waiari gave whakamarama to the waiata Takoto Mai Raukura and the use of the kupu takapou wharanui and puhirere.
- Hemi Mooney, a funeral director, embalmer and consultant shared his journey starting in the funeral industry and learning about natural ways of preparing tūpāpaku. Hemi shared the rongoā and practices, including tohu, he uses to support whānau and loved ones who prefer natural tūpāpaku care.
- Cheryl Wilson, Lilian Moses and Lolo Hale shared their personal and whānau experiences with naturally caring for and preserving tūpāpaku for tangihanga. They each highlighted different things to think about along with the key messages of being prepared and having a team to support.
- Larni Hepi talked about the legalities of tangihanga, death, coronial offices and the key parts of the process when a loved one dies. Larni also talked about repatriation, the process of transporting tūpāpaku or ashes from one country to another. He also shared information about exhumation, the process of moving a tūpāpaku after burial.
- Whānau that attended were able to ask questions or share kōrero, whakaaro and experiences throughout the day.
Te rā tuarua takes place āpōpō with a practical hands on learning day with Kutiwera Te Maipi and Toby Salmon.
Nei rā te reo o mihi te maioha atu nei ki te marae o Kokohinau, kia koutou katoa i tae mai, me ngā kaikōrero.
