Investment and Information
Currently, I charge an hourly fee for all services. I offer an 30-minute consultation at no charge, by phone, Zoom, or Google Meet. I also offer services on a sliding scale fee to those in need because everyone, regardless of financial circumstance, should be able to access the assistance of an End-of-Life Doula.
The offerings below can be provided virtually or in-person, in-home, or in-facility within a 10 mile radius
(greater distances may require an additional travel fee).
Advance Care Planning
Creating a living will (also called an advance directive) ensures you will receive the type of care you DO want, and also outlines that care you DO NOT want. This document outlines your personal, emotional, spiritual, and medical needs and identifies a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care.
I currently use Five Wishes to aid families in documenting their end-of-life medical preferences. I can also provide a digital or print end-of-life planning journal that will help you document desired funeral arrangements, instructions for belongings, instructions for caring for pets, locations of important documents and passwords (and much more!).
Caregiver Support and Logistics Planning
Caring for a family member can lead to feelings of burnout, overwhelm, or isolation. Let me offer a helping hand so that you can be present for your loved one. I can also help you navigate a system that is often times frustrating to navigate.
Caregiver support may include:
- Assisting with household tasks (chores, errands, caring for pets, etc.)
- Logistics (arranging assistance with meals, appointments, transportation, visitation scheduling, etc.)
- Companionship (sitting with your person, planning activities, reading books or providing aid in letter writing etc.)
- Resources (referrals to community resources)
- Any other activities that you or your family members may need extra support with
Legacy Work &
Life Review
Legacy work provides you with an opportunity to reflect on life, share experiences, and honor your memories, achievements, and regrets as death approaches. It is a sacred opportunity to make peace with your life journey.
Legacy work might include:
- Letters to loved ones
- Audio or video recordings
- Photo albums or scrapbooks
- Ancestry work
- Quilts or other fabric arts
- Creating a scholarship program or legacy donations
- Establishing a memorial garden
Living Funerals or Memorial Planning
A living funeral is a celebration of life while the guest of honor is still alive. When you plan your own living funeral, you can ensure that the last gathering thrown in your honor reflects your values. Why not say good bye Tuesday's With Morrie style?
At your living funeral you might:
- Visit your favorite place, your final resting place, or your favorite restaurant
- Ask guests to bring mementos, like photos or other trinkets that symbolize your connection, to serve as helpful conversation pieces
- Participate in a group project, such as community quilt making, funerary basket weaving, or garden planning
- Share stories, music, activities and food
- Anything else that inspires you
Memorials, unlike funerals, do not require the intervention of a funeral director as the ceremony is held without the presence of the deceased's body. Memorials can happen in the same time frame as a formal funeral or weeks or even months later. Memorials are also sometimes held on the anniversary of a loved one's passing.
