My services are based on the specific needs and wishes of the individual and their loved ones. We will work together to create a personalized plan following an initial consultation. Services may include:

• Provide companionship and comfort to dying persons and their loved ones

• Assist with advance care planning*

• Hold space for open conversations about death and dying to ease anxiety and fear

• Explore end-of-life wishes such as preferences for bedside vigil, living funeral, life celebration, memorial, and burial options

• Create rituals or incorporate traditions and support the spiritual practices of all involved

• Provide education and resources to promote informed decision-making

• Offer comfort measures and resources for holistic care

• Provide practical support such as helping with household tasks and coordinating care

• Offer respite opportunities to relieve caregivers

• Advocate and mediate to ensure end-of-life wishes are honored

• Assist with life review and legacy projects such as oral histories or writing letters to family and friends

End-of-life doulas are not medical professionals; therefore, I do not provide medical care such as administering medications or providing medical advice. My role is to provide emotional, practical, and spiritual support at any point during the end-of-life process, from initial diagnosis to early bereavement.

*Advance care planning is a process that enables individuals to make plans about their future health care. It involves discussing and preparing for future decisions about your medical care if you become seriously ill or unable to communicate your wishes.