• Everyone should have an advance directive, regardless of age or health conditions. Not only is advance planning a valuable reflection on what is important to you in regard to your end of life care, I've found it helps people reflect on their values and priorities in general.

    Learn more about how I can help you with your plans.

  • This is the most flexible piece of doula work. Clients and their families may need a doula to:

    -Spend time with someone who is in hospice at home whose family works and cannot be there all day (similar to eldercare, but with specific focus on and knowledge of end of life care)

    -Facilitate conversations with clients and/or family about the end of life process and what that might look like for a client's given situation; answer questions about the end of life process with compassion and knowledge

    -Help create a sacred space (note "sacred" in this sense does not have to be religious) with the client's input on colors, music, scents, lighting, etc.

    -Provide education about funeral and burial/cremation options

    This is just a partial list. Part of the joy of doula work is its flexibility. If you get in touch for a complimentary consultation, we can discuss any other services you may need.

  • At the end of their lives, people often think about what they would like to leave behind. Depending on the person, this could take the form of recorded stories, letters, scrapbooks, paintings, quilts- the possibilities are as unique as each client and each family. As a lifelong DIYer and a former elementary school teacher, I love facilitating projects and using my knowledge of many mediums to help make people's ideas become a reality. I can also help with shopping for supplies and give assistance with putting things together, if needed.

  • The last few weeks/days of someone's life can be unpredictable. I am available for bedside vigils if family needs to take some breaks but wants to make sure that someone is still with their loved one- caregivers need to take care of themselves, too.

  • Grief is different for everyone, and it is not a linear process. There is no "right" way to grieve, and there is no set timeline. There are a lot of resources out there and many support networks that I can connect you with.

  • Our pets are family, and it’s heartbreaking when it’s time to say goodbye. If you are trying to make the difficult decision about whether to opt for euthanasia, I can provide support and guidance, helping you navigate the complex emotions and considerations involved in this decision. Along with the expertise and recommendations of your vet, I can help you explore all available options.

    Pictured above are my dogs Bucky and Shiloh. We decided on at-home euthanasia (where a vet comes to your home for the procedure) when they were at the end of their lives.