The end of one’s life matters. It is an exit from the life you’ve known, and an entry into the unknown.
As an end-of-life doula, I support individuals and their loved ones in navigating the emotional, spiritual, and practical aspects of death with presence and compassion.
End-of-Life Doula
Death is inevitably a natural part of life.
Defining what kind of death you would like is the difference between experiencing uncertainty versus a death showered in dignity and intention.
Working with an end-of-life doula can bring clarity to the details, allowing space for you and your loved ones to go through this profound process with a sense of peacefulness, grace, and tenderness.
An end-of-life doula (also known as a death doula) is a non-medical companion who provides emotional, spiritual, and practical support to individuals who are dying and their families. This allows space for reflection, grief, and a dignified passing.
I walk alongside you during this transition, offering guidance, advocacy, and a steady presence when things feel overwhelming.
Ways I Can Support You
Planning & Preparation
From exploring your advanced care directives to wishes for your final months, weeks and days, I can help you navigate the details most important to you about your end-of-life choices.
Legacy Collaboration
We can work together to leave your mark in ways that feel aligned to you. Whether via scribing, letter writing, recorded messages, or creative projects. Be remembered in your way.
Presence & Support
Whether presence is needed at bedside on a regular basis or at specific moments, I am available to hold space for stillness, conversation, or efforts around meaning-making.
Ritual & Ceremony Making
One’s death is as unique as one's life. Through support and scribing, I can help you define rituals or ceremonies for before, during, or after you’ve passed. Be it faith, nature, or value based.
Support for Loved Ones
Supporting a loved one through their dying process can take a toll. Emotional support is available before, during, and after they’ve passed to help process the myriad of feelings related to grief.
Grief Support
Grief isn’t linear - it doesn’t disappear once someone has passed. I’m here to facilitate sessions, one-on-one or group-based, to help honor your grief process.
Working with an end-of-life doula looks different for everyone.
For some, that means having someone present when caregivers need respite, having a place to engage in honest, tender conversations, or helping with paperwork.
It can include whatever will best support you and your loved ones.
An individual’s death is as unique as their life.
We never lose our loved ones. They accompany us; they don’t disappear from our lives. We are merely in different rooms.
Paulo Coehlo
How We Can Get Started
Let’s schedule a complimentary 30-minute phone consultation where you can share more about yourself, what you’re facing, and ask questions about working together.
There is no pressure involved - this is simply a chance to see if we are a good fit.
From there we’ll create a plan based on your unique needs. Some families want ongoing support over weeks or months. Others need help with specific aspects like legacy work or vigil planning.
Because situations are unpredictable, I maintain flexibility and do my best to be present when you need support.
Fees are based on the services needed for your individual situation. As we develop a plan and discuss your priorities, I can begin to offer options and suggestions that align with them.
I believe financial concerns shouldn’t prevent one’s access to dignified dying. I am happy to discuss what works for your particular situation.