What types of services do you provide?
End- Of- Life Doula, End-of-Life Doula certification only in person, Family caregiving classes
Death Cafe and Alzheimer/Dementia Support groups.
What should clients know about your pricing(e.g., discounts, fees, packages)?
Pricing is decided on a case-by-case basis. No single package fits all. We take our time, listen to your wishes, and develop a team care plan, including family and hospice, moving forward.
What is your typical process for working with a new client?
I meet the client first to get to know each other and see whether we share the same convictions before moving forward. The most important thing about hiring a Death Doula is feeling comfortable knowing the doula will carry out your wishes and provide care. If I am chosen then we will proceed on a team care plan.
What are some of the ways you have supported someone at end-of-life?
If the client is alone with no family to help care for them, I will stay with my client 24/7 during the last days to keep them comfortable, rotated, cleaned, and changed. I will use aromatherapy, light massages, music therapy, and touch until the end of their journey.
If the client is with family caregivers, I will communicate what to look for and what will most likely happen to help them prepare and reduce the fear and unknown. Some families ask me to stay so they can stop being the caregivers and become a spouse, partner, brother, sister, daughter, or son.
What advice would you give someone looking to hire an end-of-life doula?
That you are ready to discuss your end of life, what you expect, and what you hope for. Interview several death doulas about their beliefs and what services they provide. Are they hands-on? Will they do bed baths? Do they change bedding? Do they change briefs? How many hours will they sit vigil? Can they follow your wishes? How long have they been a doula? How many clients at the time? Will they be able to provide the care if something unexpected comes up?
What questions should clients think through before talking to doulas?
Do I have a Living Will, a Health and Financial Power of Attorney, a Do Not Resuscitate form, or a 5 Wishes?
Would you like a funeral, a life ceremony, or a funeral before you pass? Cremation, Natural Burial. If so, where should the ashes go?
Discuss comfort care with the hospice case manager.
What populations are you best suited to serve?
We specialize in Dementia End-Of-Life.
Senior population
Do you offer any physical modalities or specialty training?
Training Knowledge of End-of-Life for Alzheimer/Dementia.
Our Doulas have Caregiving Certifications
Do you work as part of a collaborative or independently?
We collaborate with hospice companies
Are you willing to work remotely?
I will, however would rather do in person
