While we can’t stop death, loss, and grief from happening, we can normalize discussions about these experiences and do better in how we care for and companion anyone going through them.
Talking about death, the dying process, loss and grief is difficult. An End of Life (EOL) Doula can help make these conservations easier and provide crucial non medical, complementary care, navigation and support for both the dying and their loved ones. EOL Doula services are also available for those not currently experiencing end of life events, but who want to be better prepared and in control of the greatest event of their life. Learning how to support one another and getting comfortable with the death realm helps us improve all end of life experiences as well as our own living journeys.
As an End of Life Doula, certified through Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont, I help create compassionate environments of care and support for the dying and their loved ones. My work also includes assisting with planning tasks prior to end of life concerns and advocating for normalizing conversations around death and grief. I became an EOL Doula after the sudden death of my father, though my experiences in the death realm began long before that. My death and grief experiences left me with a profound desire to accompany others as they navigate their own experiences. When we lose someone we love, we often don’t get to grieve the way we need to, because we are burdened with tasks and responsibilities that death leaves us with. Serving as a doula is one way I can ease some of that burden for others, so they can focus on processing their grief.
You can read more about my recent death and grief experiences here in my article The Language of Grief: How We Can Do Better.
How It Works
Whether you or a loved one is facing end of life needs, or you are looking to start a conversation in your family or workplace around death and grief, I will serve as a companion to help make things easier for you. I can assist with:
providing resources and referrals
prioritizing needs and goals
holding space and listening
planning legacy projects
managing logistics of day to day tasks
honoring cultural and religious rituals
navigating advance care directives
after death assistance for surviving loved ones
No matter where you are on your path, I will make sure that you are in control and always supported, without judgement.
Your experience will be as unique as you are. Doula services differ based on your individual situation. To get started, we will set up an initial 15 minute video or phone consultation, so that I can learn more about you. Next, I’ll suggest services that align with your goals. Then, you can choose what makes sense for you and we’ll make a plan for next steps.
Doula Services you might like to consider:
Legacy Projects & Experiences · Advance Care Plans · Will & Estate Preparation Referrals · Final Wishes & Ceremonies · Obituary Writing · Vigil & Visitor Scheduling · Household Task Management & Delegation · Paperwork & Document Prep · Basic Grief Support · Guided Imagery/Meditations & Reiki · After Death/Care Support
Doula services are on a sliding fee scale and I will work with you to offer the most affordable and fair options.
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How we deal with death and grief matters.
No one needs to experience these things alone. End of Life Doula services are available to anyone who needs them. Whether it’s for yourself or a loved one currently facing end of life issues, or you’re just looking to learn more about death in the present, I welcome the opportunity to have a conversation.