There is no right or wrong decision around location and processes for tangihanga. Tangi can and will look different depending on iwi/hapū, location, religion/beliefs, venue, whānau of the deceased and many other variables.
We’ve put together some resources sharing kōrero about tangihanga processes: from what tangihanga looked like in pre-colonial times, some key themes and tikanga which may appear in contemporary tangi held on marae, and some things that should be considered when planning to hold a tangi or parts of a tangi at home.
Just a reminder that we are offering perspectives on tikanga in How To Tangi, and strongly suggest that any and all of these tikanga are used as a springboard for conversation and understanding regarding the kawa of any marae you wish to connect to.
Disclaimer
How To Tangi resources are intended as a starting point for further research and discussion with your whānau and community about death, dying, and tangihanga/funerals - not as a complete guide. The information in this resource is current as at April 2025 and accurate to the best of our knowledge. Reo Māori Mai assumes no responsibility or liability for actions taken based on any of our How To Tangi content or of any other sources linked in this content.
