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Respecting loved ones wishes through use of Manaaki Mats

May 13 2022 Updated March 21, 2023

Gisborne Herald

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TAKING OWNERSHIP: Manaaki Mats help bereaved whānau to farewell their deceased loved one with respect. Back, from left, Kyallie Grace, Crystal Gail, Annie Meredith, Shekina Edmonds and Merepeka Grace Te Ua. Front, from left, Heni Tuhura, Te Awa Haku Te Ua Edmonds, Amelia Grace, Kayleb Le'Afa-Grace and Jatneraeshyn Grace Le'Afa. Picture by Liam Clayton

A bereaved Gisborne whānau have shared their experience of laying a loved one to rest in a humble and respectful way through the use of Manaaki Mats.

“It was a process we went through as a whānau. All six generations were able to help.

“We were able to get the medical certificate, burial and registration of death finalised for our loved one Michael (Bosco) Robert Te Ua,” the Te Ua-Grace whā...