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This journey belongs to you.

Death and dying is one of the most sacred passages in any life and the choices made within it should reflect your values, your relationships, and your deepest wishes. I am here to make sure they do.

What Can I Expect When Working With a Death Doula?

Every client and every family I work with is different, so there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Sometimes we’re sitting around a kitchen table talking through fears, hopes, or decisions. Other times we’re completing advance directives, creating legacy projects, preparing questions for the healthcare team, or planning family meetings to address conversations that have been put off for years. Sometimes my role is to educate and advocate. Other times, it’s simply to sit quietly with someone, listen, and be a steady presence.

Whether we meet once or work together over time, I meet each person exactly where they are and tailor my support to their unique needs, values, and wishes.

The Process

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Initial Consultation

We start with a free 20-minute call. This is a chance to talk about your situation, explore what kind of support might be helpful, and get a sense of whether working together feels like a good fit. Anything shared during these sessions is confidential.

Following your consultation, ongoing support is available at $125/hour with a limited number of sliding scale spots available.

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First Full Session

This first full session is up to 60 minutes long, in-person or over zoom. During this session, we’ll talk in-depth about you and your individual situation. I will guide you to uncover the most essential aspects of where you are and how the process should unfold. There are many aspects that we touch on that often surprise people - things that hadn’t come to mind before, details and logistics that escaped notice.

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Ongoing Support

After the first session, we’ll decide together what will be most helpful for you as you move through your process. I am flexible in my approach to this and have scheduled sessions anywhere from two times per week to once every month to two months. Every situation calls for something different and I am well-versed in the nuance of figuring out what is needed.

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What support can include

  • End-of-life planning conversations

  • Emotional support for individuals and caregivers

  • Education about the dying process

  • Guidance around hospice, funeral planning, home vigils, after-death care

  • Legacy and life-review work

  • Bedside sitting and presence

  • Family conversation support

  • Coordination with hospice teams

What support does not include

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  • Medical Care

  • Administration of medications

  • Mental health treatment

  • Legal services