Our ultimate goal, after all,
is not a good death but a good life to the very end.
― Atul Gawande
S e r v i c e s
to aid your end of life planning and to complement hospice and other services,
helping everything go more smoothly
Initial Consultation
Up to 1 hour, Complimentary
In-person or online
To discuss how doula support can help you and your loved ones feel more calm and confident as you plan for and experience the end of this life
Advance Planning Consultation
2 meetings at hourly rate
In-person or online
First meeting to discuss your Advance Directive wishes (Medical Power of Attorney, Living Will, DNR/AND, Donor Registry) and/or to discern and outline wishes for your will. (No legal advice will be provided.)
Second meeting to review the prepared plans and discuss other end-of-life considerations, such as vigil planning, life review, legacy work…
Life Review & Vigil Planning
w/optional Legacy Project
1 initial Life Review session
Additional sessions available
Hourly rate
In-person or online
Initial session (up to 2 hours) for targeted exploration of what’s been important in your life, how you’ve impacted others, and your vision and goals
Additional sessions to continue gaining clarity and a sense of empowerment over how your life’s course may unfold and to create a written Vigil Plan containing your wishes for a “good death,” such as traditions and rituals, how your space should feel/look/sound/smell, wishes for symptom management, interactions with others, and more
Guided Imagery session, personalized for you, included at the end of each meeting
Legacy Project (in-person and/or online) Life Review and Vigil Planning often reveal an idea for something physical you’d like to leave behind for loved ones — photos, letters, music, artwork, or a unique project we dream up together and then create as a unique artifact of your life
Companionship, Respite Care, and Practical Support
Sliding scale based on specific needs
Elder Companionship and Caregiver Respite: Reading, music, and other activities to provide everyone a change of pace; light meal prep and tidying up; help with household organization for increased safety and harmony
Practical Support: Paring down possessions, making lists, getting organized; other relevant tasks as agreed upon
Bedside Singing & Poetry
Complimentary when added to any other service
Bedside Singing: Songs chosen specifically for your situation and preferences; may be peaceful, uplifting, encouraging, spiritual and/or just plain fun
Poetry: Readings from your favorite poets — or we can write something new together
Support for Medical Aid in Dying
Two initial meetings
plus Day-Of support
Vigil Implementation Packages
Up to 10 hours over 3-5 days (best for those who have a deep support network and need a bit of guidance)
Up to 20 hours over 3-5 days (best for those who have some dedicated support but need guidance, caregiver respite, and doula presence at the bedside)
Up to 40 hours over 3-5 days (best for those needing extensive guidance, caregiver respite, and doula presence at bedside)
Two initial meetings, 1-2 hours each, to address concerns, discuss details and plan your final days, including day of death, according to your wishes (Additional meetings can be arranged.)
Day of Death support, taking care of the planning and medical aspects of the day, so you and your loved ones can focus on your time together
24-hour on-call support during the final days, in one span, or broken into shifts to offer the best support for your situation
Implementation of the Vigil Plan created together in earlier sessions; support to ensure the wishes of the dying are carried out as far as possible
Music and guided meditations for the dying and their caregivers, as desired, along with guidance for caregivers to practice self-care so they can be fully present along the way
Respite care to allow caregivers time to care for themselves
For those left behind: 4-6 weeks after the death, one to two sessions to provide initial grief support and resources to loved ones, while reviewing poignant events of the last days and the death
LGBTQ+ ally. Serving everyone.
No one will be turned away for lack of ability to pay.
Let’s talk about it.