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Dani Marks's avatar

Kia ora e hoa. It was with the passing of my uncle and being at tangi that actually reorientated my life back to where I wanted it to be. Truly some of the healing times.

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Dr Bex's avatar

Incredible. I am not sure I have the right words but I totally get it xx

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Angela Clifford's avatar

Attended a sad funeral recently of someone taken suddenly, and was reflecting on the same thing. It was a pause in the busy-ness of life, a large group of people who didn't necessarily know each other, sharing collective grief. It felt so....human, in such a beautiful way.

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Cindy's avatar

Kia kaha 🫂

I experienced many traditional European funerals of different faiths before I attended my first Tangihanga. There is certainly many extra dimensions for whanau & friends and it feels more about them & the person they have lost than the 1hr at the church & a cuppa tea version for me.

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