Embrace a compassionate and respectful tailored approach to end-of-life care, providing comfort, support, and empowerment that respects your choices and those of your loved ones.
Every transition from life to death is sacred and unique. It is my belief that everyone deserves a peaceful and dignified passing.
As a certified Death Doula, I provide compassionate, non-judgmental emotional support for both the dying individual and their loved ones while offering guidance through the complex end-of-life process.
I provide spiritual and practical support tailored to the individual's and family's needs. My goal is to educate the dying person and their families about what to expect during the dying process, which can alleviate fear and uncertainty.
Whether it is creating legacy projects for families of those that are dying, presiding over celebration of life ceremonies or actively holding space for those that are actively dying, I feel there is no greater honor and privilege than to help those navigate their grief and loss.
the boundaries between life and death are at best shadowy and vague. who shall say where one ends and where the other begins?
— Edgar Allan Poe
What is a Death Doula?
An End-of-Life Doula, also referred to as a Death Doula, offers companionship, comfort, and guidance to individuals navigating terminal illness or approaching death. This holistic, non-medical support encompasses emotional, spiritual, and practical care, assisting both the dying person and their family and loved ones in making informed decisions within a nurturing environment.
Doulas can engage at various stages of life, including during life-altering illnesses, after receiving a terminal diagnosis, when death is imminent, or even after death to provide gentle grief support. Sometimes, family members or loved ones of the individual facing death also seek guidance and support from end-of-life doulas.
End-of-life doulas contribute to normalizing end-of-life care by facilitating meaningful conversations that enhance communication, spiritual well-being, and emotional resilience. Through proactive planning for death, individuals gain autonomy over their decisions and can effectively communicate their end-of-life preferences to their loved ones. While they may be known by different names such as death midwives, death coaches, or end-of-life coaches, all end-of-life doulas share a commitment to providing compassionate and personalized end-of-life care.
Services may include but are not limited to the following:
Visiting the dying and their families at home, in hospitals, or nursing homes.
Holding space during the discontinuation of life support, including energy work, rituals, and body preparation.
Providing detailed updates to next-of-kin who are unable to visit.
Supporting the fulfillment of final wishes and organizing affairs.
Offering spiritual support through guided imagery, meditations, anxiety-reducing exercises, and energy work such as Reiki.
Assisting with life reviews and legacy projects.
Facilitating home vigils and funerals.
Funeral planning assistance.
Offering grief support and follow-up care after death.
My philosophy on death-work fees.
I believe that one's financial situation should not hinder access to end-of-life planning, services, and support. Therefore, pricing for my services is based on The Sliding Scale: A Tool for Economic Justice developed by Alexis J. Cunningfolk found here.
Your individual needs will dictate the amount of time we spend together, and we will craft a death experience plan together after our initial consultation. For those with a loved one passing before the age of 18 there will be no charge.
Please select a tier from the options provided below with integrity and honesty.
Payment plans are available across all tiers.
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Tier 1: $100/hour
I am able to meet all of my basic needs.
I may have some debt but it does not prohibit attainment.
I have access to savings.
I may have both earned and unearned assets.
I can afford an annual vacation and/or take time off without financial burden.
I have expendable income.
My family has assets like investments and property.
Someone else may contribute to my rent, mortgage, or down-payment.
I own my home and/or rent a higher-end property. I have or anticipate inheriting property.
I own or lease a car.
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Tier 2: $60/hour
I sometimes stress about meeting my needs, but regularly achieve them.
I have some debt, but it doesn’t prohibit attainment of basic needs.
I, or some people in my family, have higher education.
I have some savings.
I have employment with healthcare coverage and other benefits.
I can take a vacation annually or every few years.
I have some expendable income and the ability to purchase some or most items new.
My family has some assets, like owning a home.
My housing is stable and mid to higher-end.
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Tier 3: $25/hour
I frequently worry about meeting basic needs and don’t always achieve them.
I have debt that sometimes prohibits me from meeting my basic needs.
I have no access to savings.
I have no or very limited expendable income.
I qualify for government assistance, including food stamps and healthcare.
I may not have a family or support system; My family does not have access to assets; I send money to my family when able.
I have no or limited access to reliable transportation.
I rent lower-end properties or have unstable housing.
