I like to start with an initial conversation (either in person or virtually) to explore your needs and how we might work together. This is a no obligation conversation to see if you and/or your loved ones would benefit from my services and support.

Getting prepared can take place at any time and includes insuring decisions are made and paperwork is in place related to things such as healthcare directives, wills, burial wishes.

Often as the end of life approaches due to aging and/or a medical diagnosis, deep questions about the meaning of our lives arise. Having the opportunity to look back over one’s life can provide perspective and help people fully realize the value of their life and the impact it has had on others. Sometimes, a life review can identify unfinished business or relationships that a person wants to repair. In all cases, the purpose of a life review is to bring a sense of completion and meaning to one’s life.

A life review will often result in thinking about how someone wants to be remembered. Capturing this can take many forms and can lead to specific, hands-on projects such as writing letters to be read at future events, recording stories or reading books to be preserved for future generations, scrapbook projects, etc. These projects can be initiated by the client and/or family members.

As death becomes more imminent, this time period is often referred to as the vigil. The comfort of the patient is the primary focus. In advance, a person can identify wishes that will set the tone for their final days and hours. This can include location of where they would like to be, who they would like to be there, lighting, music, readings, comfort care, rituals, etc.. Services can include a written plan for this time so that medical, caregivers, and family are all on the same page with the wishes of the patient.

Caring for a loved one can be emotionally and physically exhausting. My services can provide companionship for the patient while a caregiver sleeps, gets exercise, does errands, works, or otherwise takes breaks in the months, weeks, days leading up to death.

Active dying is the final step of the dying process. During this period, I can provide support to both the patient and the family/friends in a variety of ways assisting with comfort and emotional support. At the time of death, I can assist in any rituals that have been identified to mark the death.

Often there are many logistics to be taken care of related to holding a service that could include securing outside vendors (e.g. venue, caterers, printers), coordinating with service providers (e.g. officiants, musicians). I can provide support from overall coordination to taking on small tasks/errands that are helpful.

My services can include helping individuals, families, or friends navigate the early stages of grief and identifying additional resources for longer term support, if needed.

My services are offered at an hourly rate or flat fee, depending on what is needed/requested. Package pricing is also available. Fees are offered on a sliding scale. I feel strongly that end-of-life services should be available to anyone who wants them so if ability to pay is ever a factor, please reach out to me.