What is a Death Doula?

I provide compassionate support for individuals and families navigating the end of life. My care is both gentle and practical — rooted in presence, listening, and creating peace.

I can:

• Sit vigil and offer respite care for loved ones and caregivers
   
• Encourage memory sharing, which can lead to meaningful legacy projects
   
• Mediate difficult or sensitive conversations with care and respect
   
• Bridge the gap between medical teams and families to ensure clear understanding and advocacy
   
• Create a calming environment that engages the senses and supports comfort
   
• Help clarify end-of-life wishes and plans
   

Whether you need someone to ease the practical details, foster connection and memory, or simply bring peace to the bedside, I will be there.

The paperwork and responsibilities after a loss can feel endless and overwhelming. I know — I’ve been there. Grief fog is real, and it makes even simple tasks feel impossible.

I can help take some of that weight off your shoulders by:

• Organizing and guiding you through essential forms and documents
   
• Assisting with tasks like death certificates, insurance claims, and benefit paperwork
   
• Drafting or reviewing obituaries and announcements
   
• Helping with account closures, utility changes, and other clerical details
   
• Making sure everything is completed in a timely way and handled the way you need
   

Together, we’ll get through the to-do list with less stress, so you have more space to focus on what matters most.

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 Quiet Moments in Photographs

As a professional photographer, I can help you capture quiet, meaningful moments if that feels right for you. Sometimes even the hardest moments — a hand being held, a shared smile, a favorite object — can become treasured memories to hold onto later.

My approach is gentle and unobtrusive. I will only step in if invited, and always with sensitivity to the emotions in the room. These photographs aren’t about documenting grief itself, but about honoring love, connection, and the beauty that still exists in the midst of loss.

If you choose, I can help create images that become part of a legacy — keepsakes for you and your family to carry forward into the next chapter of life.

 One of the most difficult tasks for me was going through all of Scott’s possessions — from clothes and hats to guitars and paperwork. Each item carried memories, and the process felt both overwhelming and tender. I leaned on friends and family for support, both emotional and practical, to make it through those moments.

I know how heavy this part of grief can be. Let me be that steady friend for you — someone who can help you organize and make decisions at your pace, without judgment or pressure. Together we can:

• Sort through personal belongings with care and respect
   
• Decide what to keep, donate, or pass along
   
• Organize important documents and household items
   
• Create space for new routines while honoring old memories
   

This isn’t just about tidying a space — it’s about gently helping you step into the next phase of life, with support, patience, and compassion.

 Personalized Support

I will tailor the experience and support you in whatever way you need. You can reach out to me any time — I am virtually available 24/7 to answer questions, ease fears, or simply be there when things feel heavy. No question is too small, and you don’t have to go through this alone.

Email me to set up a phone consultation so I can learn more about you, your loved ones, and how I can best help.