A steady presence for the dying, for caregivers, and for anyone navigating loss.

‘A loss is anything you intended to keep.’

My work at the end of life comes from two places: my lineage and my training.

I’m the oldest granddaughter in a line of Southern women who knew how to care for families during illness, transition, and grief long before the word “doula” was widely used. My grandmother was the one people called during hard times. She had a presence that steadied a room, a knowing that helped families breathe, and a way of offering comfort when nothing else made sense.

She didn’t raise me, but she passed the torch to me in her own way. She taught me this work while she was alive, and in many ways, she continues to teach me from the other side. Her guidance is still present in the way I sit with people, the way I hold space, and the way I show up for families.

I’ve strengthened this lineage through formal training with INELDA (International End-of-Life Doula Association), hospice education, and years of hands-on experience supporting individuals and families through death, dying, and bereavement.

A death doula is not a medical provider. A doula is a presence — someone who holds the emotional, physical, practical, and spiritual sides of this journey when everything feels fragile.

My role also includes something rare: bodywork and nervous-system support for both the dying person and the people who love them. This work often continues well beyond the moment of transition.

Many people reach out to me after their loved one has already passed — sometimes days, sometimes weeks, and sometimes months later. Some come to me after the loss of a beloved pet. These clients are seeking someone who understands grief, someone to talk to, someone who can help steady their body and nervous system when grief becomes overwhelming.

HOW I SUPPORT THE PERSON TRANSITIONING
• Gentle presence and companionship
• Talking through fears, emotions, or unfinished thoughts
• Soft touch, craniosacral-style holding, and intuitive bodywork
• Grounding the nervous system during restlessness or anxiety
• Breath support and comfort routines
• Creating peaceful, meaningful surroundings
• Rituals, prayer, or quiet practices
• Legacy, storytelling, or memory projects
• Guidance through the stages of transition

HOW I SUPPORT CAREGIVERS AND FAMILY
• Bodywork for tension, exhaustion, and the strain of long-term care
• Space to speak openly without needing to be “strong”
• Guidance when you don’t know what to expect
• Emotional support for anticipatory grief
• Grounding techniques when moments feel overwhelming
• Tools to help you stay steady and present
• Quiet companionship for those who simply need someone there

GRIEF SUPPORT AFTER THE LOSS
Grief does not end when the moment of passing occurs. For many people, that is when the real collapse begins. I offer support for:

• “Grief week” — the immediate period after a passing
• The weeks and months following a loss
• Grief that resurfaces long after others expect you to be “doing better”
• Nervous-system care for shock, numbness, or emotional overwhelm
• Bodywork for the physical symptoms of grief
• Support for the loss of a family member, partner, friend, or beloved animal
• A space to talk, cry, process, or simply be held
• Meaning-making and spiritual grounding
• Support when you don’t want therapy, but you can’t carry the grief alone

Some clients I never meet until after the loss has already occurred. Some call because their body has shut down. Some because they cannot sleep. Some because they need someone steady to lean on. And some simply need quiet companionship while they navigate this new reality.

PLANNING, CLARITY, AND PRACTICAL SUPPORT
• Support before, during, or after hospice involvement
• Understanding the physical and emotional stages of transition
• Creating rituals or environments that reflect the person’s wishes
• Legacy or memory work
• Preparing the home or care environment
• Coordination with family or care teams
• Guidance in the days and weeks after a passing

WHY PEOPLE CALL ME
Some are overwhelmed. Some are afraid. Some want someone steady in the room. Some want support for the person dying. Some want support for themselves. Some reach out only after the loss, when the rest of the world has moved on but their grief is still full and alive.

A CONVERSATION COMES FIRST
Every family and every loss is different. We begin with a conversation about what you are facing, what kind of presence would feel supportive, and how I can best serve you or your family. My work is always personal, respectful, and rooted in compassion.

Grief and end-of-life care are tender experiences. They deserve presence, steadiness, and someone who isn’t afraid of the hard moments.

I’m here to offer exactly that.

To talk through what you need, you can schedule a time for us to connect anytime.

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