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"To live in this world you must be able to do three things: to love what is mortal; to hold it against your bones knowing your own life depends on it; and, when the time comes to let it go, to let it go."

~Mary Oliver

Grainy Surface

 

Services and Pricing

My pricing serves as a guideline, and I offer this work on a donation basis. It is my deepest honor to provide support, and I will work with you regardless of financial circumstances. I do not charge for sitting vigil during the active dying phase. For advance care planning and home respite care, I offer a sliding scale of $25–$50 per hour, allowing flexibility based on individual needs. Above all, my priority is to ensure that everyone who seeks support receives it with compassion and dignity.


 

Physical/Practical Support 

  • ​Companionship and comfort to dying person and their loved ones

  • Holding space for open conversations about death and dying to ease anxiety and fear

  • Practical support such as helping with household tasks and coordinating care

  • Respite opportunities to relieve caregivers

  • Completing Advanced Care Directives and/or My Final Wishes

  • Gentle bodywork including massage and craniosacral therapy

  • Organizing circles of support 

  • Planning for the death vigil, sitting bedside, if desired

  • Explaining body disposition options, including green burial, cremation, home and conventional funerals

  • Meeting with family and loved ones to facilitate communication and explore options

  • VSED support

  • Referrals as needed

 

Emotional Support​

I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can openly discuss and process the emotions that come with a difficult diagnosis or any fears surrounding death and dying. Together, we can explore your life’s journey through a life review, reflecting on meaningful experiences and identifying a “bucket list” of dreams and hopes.

 

If desired, we can also create a legacy project—whether it’s writing an ethical will, composing heartfelt letters, or organizing cherished photo albums—ensuring your story, values, and love are preserved for those you hold dear.

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Spiritual Support​

I offer non-denominational spiritual support in a safe, open, and unbiased space, honoring your unique spiritual traditions, beliefs, and practices. Through heartfelt conversations, we explore what matters most to you, creating a space for reflection, meaning, and connection.

 

If desired, we can incorporate prayer, poetry, music, ceremonies, or rituals to support the spiritual practices of everyone involved. I am deeply drawn to the mystery and vastness of the end-of-life.

Beautiful Sunset
Dahlia Flower

“What must I do to be at peace with myself so that I may live presently and die gracefully?”

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~Alua Arthur, briefly perfectly human

 

© 2025 by Susan Nesbit End-of-Life Doula

Logo by Tejah Broser

 

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