I am committed to honoring the beliefs of others and very often include prayers in the ceremonies that I create, if requested. However, I am a Funeral Celebrant which is a non religious role. I also believe that It is possible to create a sacred ceremony and rituals for clients looking for non-religious ceremonies as well.
No. As of right now Death Doulas are private pay. I offer packages for visits and can offer a sliding scale if necessary.
I absolutely experience sadness at times, but I also witness so much beauty and emotional healing that it reminds me of what is important in life.
Yes, I began sitting with the dying and creating legacy projects with Hospice in 2007. I became an End of Life Doula/Death Doula in 2018 and a Conscious Dying Educator in 2020.