Supportive Services
We support individuals, families & friends
As end of life doulas we work collaboratively with you to craft a plan that supports your needs and your place in your journey. We are here to hold space, offer compassion, companionship, provide support and assist with planning. We work with people in all stages of life, but are commonly approached towards the end of life. We provide services in Rochester, NY and the Finger Lakes region.
Supportive Services
Some of the services we provide, as non-medical members of your support team, include:
-Companion to individuals, families and caregivers
-Advance care planning assistance
-Vigil plans and playlists
-Legacy projects
-Personalized guided imagery
-Ritual planning
-Meditation, breath awareness and movement
-Grave tending
Initial Consultation
We offer a free 45 minute initial consultation. This gives us the opportunity to meet and discuss how we can support you, your family or friends.
We offer services at an hourly rate and as packages. We believe end of life care should be available to all and also offer sliding scale rates.
We provide services in the greater Rochester, NY and Finger Lakes region.
More about Our Services
Advanced Care Planning
We assist with advanced care planning utilizing Five Wishes, a national advanced care planning program. Five Wishes is legally recognized in New York State and is written in language that is easy to understand. It involves documenting five wishes that outline your wishes for care at the end of life.
Vigil Plans & Music Playlists
We work collaboratively with you to help document vigil plans and/or music playlists. This may involve planning for who might be with you, where you would like to be, what the place might look, smell and sound like. This may also involve planning an activity for visitors. We also assist with executing vigil plans.
Legacy Projects
We provide guidance and assistance in creating legacy projects. While this is something that is commonly done towards the end of life we encourage anyone to begin a legacy project. These projects vary from person to person and range from simple to extravagant. Examples of legacy projects include: video journals, scrapbooks, websites, donations, annual events and more.
Ritual Planning
We assist in creating, planning and documenting your wishes for end of life rituals. If requested, we can also assist in end of life rituals.
Movement & Meditation
Grief is a BIG feeling. It shows up differently from moment to moment. The ancient practice of yoga allows us an opportunity to slow down and connect with our breath and body, where grief lives. Yoga offers us a unique opportunity to honor and explore our grief. Meditation and movement sessions consist of a check-in, movement, meditation, rest and a closing circle. Sessions are offered for individuals and small groups. All meditation and movement sessions are led by a Registered Yoga Teacher. These are yoga sessions. They are not therapy or medical services.
Grave Tending
Tending to a loved one’s grave is a way to continue to care for your loved one. Sometimes this is not possible for family members or friends due to geographic locations, physical limitations, or other reasons. We offer grave tending services which can include general care and maintenance, planting, and sending pictures, if requested.
For additional information, please refer to our frequently asked questions.
Pricing
An initial 45 minute consultation is provided free of charge. We want to understand your needs and determine if we are a goof fit. Following the initial consultation all sessions are 60-90 minutes, personalized and unique. You may choose to focus on one of more of the services described above.
Individual sessions $75
3 sessions $200
5 sessions $350
We believe end of life care should be available for everyone. Therefore, we also offer a sliding scale. Please contact us for more information.
Please contact us with any questions or to discuss pricing options.
“I am a continuation like the rain is the continuation of the cloud.”
— Thich Nhat Hanh