Deathcare
The nature of deathwork means that sometimes people do not know the support they want until it is needed immediately. New information comes quickly; expected supports are not available; the experience of time and priorities shift quickly. I reserve slots in my schedule for these reasons. In particular, it is not unheard of for the time between request for vigil services and death to be within the same week. It is a privilege to join you at any point you welcome me. If I am unavailable I will do my best to refer you to another trusted doula. Don’t hesitate to reach out.
MONTHLY CARE
For those with long-term terminal illness (at any age) interested in routine support prior to and/or including vigil hours if needed.
VIGIL for PERSON ACTIVELY DYING
When we have the privilege of preparation, sometimes we can labor out of life in ways that keep us supported and nurtured. The active dying phase typically lasts two-four days. Vigil is most often in four, six, eight, and 12 hour shifts. 24-hour support is available by special arrangement.
Personalized
CARE
For those in need of intensive, ongoing, and/or highly personalized support through the end of their life or the life of someone they love. This can range from immediate support with terminal diagnosis in a complex situation to cleansing and dressing your body after death.
Things are both inevitable and change quickly, slow then fast, in life and deathwork too. Please reach out immediately if you know this level of individualized support is what you are seeking.
LIFE REVIEW & LEGACY PROJECTS
Processes to review, preserve, and celebrate your life, the most important stories and memories, and/or plan a legacy project.
END-OF-LIFE PLANNING
Some people have planned more for a vacation than they have for their death. This checklist is a good place to start. I can support you to complete tasks on this list as part of our work together.
RESOURCES
From funeral ideas to practical comfort measures for final days, check back often for a growing list of resources.