Death Doula Support

End of life support

The final stage of life is one of the most significant thresholds we experience as human beings. It can bring deep reflection, difficult emotions, practical challenges, and important conversations that are sometimes hard to begin.

A death doula offers companionship and support to individuals and families as they move through this time. My role is not medical. Instead, I provide emotional presence, guidance, and practical support that helps people approach dying with dignity, care, and meaning

End of life care is deeply personal. My role is to support individuals and families in ways that respect their values, beliefs, and the meaning they bring to this stage of life.

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Support for those approaching the end of life

For someone who is dying, having a supportive presence can make an enormous difference. Our work together might include conversations about fears or hopes, reflecting on life, exploring ways to bring comfort or meaning into this time, or simply having someone present who can sit with what is unfolding.

Support for families, friends and other loved ones

When someone is approaching the end of life, there are often many responsibilities at once. Alongside emotional challenges there can be practical tasks, decisions, and conversations that feel difficult to navigate alone.

Psychological support for grief and anticipatory grief

Grief often begins long before someone dies. Many experience anticipatory grief as they prepare for loss. I support families by creating space for conversations, helping them navigate difficult moments, and offering guidance around how they might care for themselves during this time. This work offers space for those feelings to be acknowledged and held, rather than carried alone.

Practical support and support in ritual and remembrance

Many people find comfort in creating meaningful moments as life draws to a close. Ritual can help individuals and families honour the significance of this transition and express what may be difficult to put into words. This can include writing letters, organising memorials, or creating memory boxes or books.

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“Grief is not a problem to be solved; it's an experience to be carried."

-Megan Devine Amy 12 26th

Our Packages

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  • A structured session for individuals or families who want to prepare emotionally and practically for death.

    Includes

    • 2-hour consultation (in person or online)

    • Psychological exploration of fears, meaning, and unfinished conversations

    • Advance care and legacy planning support

    • Guidance for family communication

    • Written summary + reflection exercises

    Ideal for

    • Early diagnosis

    • People wanting conscious preparation

    • Families navigating difficult conversations

  • A therapeutic end-of-life preparation programme focusing on psychological integration, meaning, and emotional closure.

    Includes

    • 4 x 90-minute sessions

    • Legacy project guidance (letters, recordings, memory archive)

    • Emotional processing and existential therapy

    • Family preparation and relationship repair support

    • Optional ritual or reflection practice

    Ideal for

    • Terminal diagnosis

    • Individuals wanting deeper psychological preparation

    • Clients who prefer structured emotional support

  • Comprehensive support from preparation through dying and early bereavement support.

    Includes

    • Initial 2-hour assessment

    • Up to 12 hours in-person support

    • Psychological support for client and family

    • End-of-life planning

    • Guidance during final days

    • 24-hour phone support during active dying

    • Vigil presence (up to 6 hours)

    • Post-death family support session

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