All in One Tangihanga Guide

All-in-One Tangihanga Guide: Your Essential Māori Funeral Planning Resource

The All-in-One Tangihanga Guide is a comprehensive digital resource crafted to guide whānau through the complexities of preparing a Māori tangihanga. Available as an easy-to-navigate Google Sheets document or as a printable PDF, this guide is an invaluable tool for families navigating the emotional and logistical challenges that come with the passing of a loved one. With both cultural and practical insights, it is designed to uphold Māori tikanga (protocol) while easing the organisational load.

What’s Inside?

• Tikanga & Protocol Guidance: Honor Māori values with dedicated sections on the cultural protocols and practices that hold tangihanga together, ensuring you follow the customs and traditions that bring comfort and connection to whānau and the community.

• Whānau Meeting Talking Points: Structured outlines for gathering as a family, covering important topics to ensure everyone is on the same page during this emotional time.

• Detailed Budgets & Financial Planning: Keep expenses manageable and organised with a detailed budget tracker and financial advice tailored specifically for tangihanga needs.

• Menus & Shopping Lists: Simplify meal planning with ready-made menus and shopping lists that take into account the traditional foods and quantity considerations for hosting whānau, manuhiri (guests), and the wider community.

• Task Checklists: Ensure no detail is missed with checklists covering everything from setting up the marae to arranging transportation, helping families coordinate and complete each task with confidence.

• Plus Much More!: This guide is packed with additional resources, including accommodation options, transportation, and a timeline to keep the tangihanga on track.

Why Choose the All-in-One Tangihanga Guide?

Having this guide at hand offers peace of mind, ensuring that in moments of grief, your whānau can focus on being together rather than worrying about the finer details. Ideal for first-time organisers and those familiar with tangihanga alike, the All-in-One Tangihanga Guide is a respectful, culturally rich, and practical support for every Māori whānau.