Death Doula

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A death doula is a compassionate companion on the journey of dying and grieving, providing a sacred presence that honors the transition from life to the beyond. With a holistic perspective, they offer emotional, physical, and spiritual support tailored to the unique needs of individuals and their families, helping to navigate the complexities of end-of-life experiences.

By creating a space filled with love and understanding, a death doula fosters open conversations about death, encourages meaningful rituals, and assists in finding peace and acceptance amid the inevitable changes. Their work is a beautiful blend of empathy and empowerment, ensuring that every soul can embark on their passage with dignity and grace, feeling truly seen and supported in their final moments.

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Disclaimer

*A gentle reminder that while I offer grief support and end-of-life guidance as a grief witch and death doula, I am not a licensed mental health professional nor legal professional. My services focus on providing emotional, spiritual support and general information during transitions and are not a substitute for therapy, medical or legal advice. If you are experiencing severe emotional distress or mental health concerns, I encourage you to seek support from a licensed counselor, therapist, or other qualified mental health professional. Likewise, I encourage you to reach out to a legal professional for specific legal questions and concerns.

Pricing & Packages

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Connection Call

A free 1 hour online consultation to discuss your needs and make sure we are a good match.
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Hourly Support

A good choice for families who are unsure of their needs, or need flexible assistance. Hourly rate is $100 with a free 1hr consultation to see if we are a good match.
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Legacy Planning and Coaching Sessions

These sessions often focus on legacy and remembrance work, where individuals document their wishes, share life stories, and create memory items for loved ones. Sessions are charged per hour, $80-$100 sliding scale.
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Vigil Support

Bedside vigil services in finals days or hours of life.
Hourly rate $100 or all inclusive $1500.
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End of Life Education Workshops and Classes

Educational workshops or small group sessions that focus on preparing for end-of-life choices, legal information.
Personal/individual/family session $150
Group/Class $30-$50 per participant

Comprehensive End of Life Planning Package

Offers support for the "business of dying"
$5.000
  • Advance Directive Planning: assistance with creating advance directives, living wills, and POLST forms to document medical wishes. Guidance on choosing a healthcare power of attorney and outlining decisions regarding life support, resuscitation and palliative care.
  • Financial and Legal Preparation: Support in organizing important documents like wills, trusts and financial account information. Assistance with finalizing legal details, such as selecting an executor, ensuring beneficiaries are up to date and providing access to accounts and insurance policies. Funeral preferences, financial organization, and legal document preparation.
  • Funeral and Memorial Planning: Guidance in making funeral or memorial arrangements, including preferences for burial, cremation or green burial options, help with writing obituaries, arranging services and coordinating with funeral homes or other venues.
  • Practical Preparation for Loved Ones: Organization of critical information, such as passwords, account numbers, and access to personal assets. Creating checklists for loved ones to guide them in tasks immediately following death, including whom to notify and necessary steps.

Comprehensive Death Doula Package

Holistic support for both, the dying and their loved ones throughout the end-of-life journey
$5.000
  • Emotional and Spiritual Support: Regular 1:1 sessions to provide a compassionate presence, addressing fears, anxieties and helping the person reflect on life and death.
  • Spiritual or Ritual Support: Custom rituals, prayers, meditations, guided reflections and/or energy work such as Reiki.
  • Advance Care Planning: Guidance in documenting personal wishes for medical care and decisions about treatments, life support, comfort measures, including advance directives and POLST forms.
  • Legacy Work/Projects: Helping clients create meaningful legacy projects, like writing letters to loved ones, recording stories, or crafting memory items to leave behind for family and friends.
  • Bedside Vigil and Transition Support: Sitting vigil during the final hours or days, offering comfort, helping create a calm atmosphere with music, candles, aromatherapy, intuitive energy healing and ensuring any last wishes are respected. Performing or guiding simple rituals at the bedside.
  • Community Support: Providing emotional support and grief resources to family members before, during and after their loved one’s passing. Serving as a liaison with healthcare providers, helping the family understand options and ensuring the loved one’s wishes are respected. Assisting families with post-death needs, including care of the body (if requested), coordinating with funeral homes, and offering guidance on memorial services or home funerals.

Full Circle Package

A comprehensive package that includes both the End of Life and Death Doula packages at a bundled price
$8.000
  • Comprehensive End of Life Planning Package
  • Comprehensive Death Doula Package

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