Doing Death Differently - tikanga-based alternative to funeral homes in Bay of Plenty | The Hui 2023

Sharday Cable-Ranapia, Ngāti Awa, is healing from the loss of her 25-year-old husband Josh from Ewing Sarcoma, by becoming a death doula, helping whānau care for their deceased using tikanga Māori as an alternative to funeral homes. Ruth Gerzon's Funeral Guides Collective helps the community take care of funeral arrangements, relieving some of the financial strain associated with funeral costs. Gillian Boyes, Funeral Directors Association, is asking the Government to raise the WINZ funeral grant. This story first aired on 31/7/2023. Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho and NZ On Air. ➡️ SUBSCRIBE:    / @thehuinewzealand   New episodes every week on YouTube, Facebook, and stuff.co.nz Watch more stories from... Season 10 of The Hui:    • SEASON 10 - 2025   Season 9 of The Hui:    • SEASON 9 - 2024   Season 8 of The Hui:    • SEASON 8 - 2023   Season 7 of The Hui:    • SEASON 7 - 2022   Season 6 of The Hui:    • SEASON 6 - 2021   Season 5 of The Hui:    • SEASON 5 - 2020   Season 4 of The Hui:    • SEASON 4 - 2019   Season 3 of The Hui:    • SEASON 3 - 2018   Season 2 of The Hui:    • SEASON 2 - 2017   🔗 SOCIALS: Find us on Facebook:   / thehuinz   Follow us on Instagram:   / thehuinz   Check us out on TikTok:   / thehuinz   #thehui #nz #currentaffairs #newzealand #death