What does a death doula do?
Jennifer provides a gentle approach to death and dying, a facilitator of sorts. She endeavors to assist clients wishes for their end-of-life care plan.
DEATH DOULA
The most important part of Jennfer’s work is providing care for a peaceful transition at home around family and friends.
HOW JENNIFER CAN HELP
01
Support for the household
- Respite can be provided to the primary care giver and family, coordinates agencies and services.
- Liaison with medical teams, hospitals and the like.
- Her Doula-ship can add fresh eyes to the situation and dynamic of the household.
02
Planning and paperwork
- Jennifer has good understanding of the law in regard to VAD in Victoria.
- Check that the care plan directive is up to date.
- Information can be provided on locally owned and operated funeral services if needed.
03
Ceremony and vigil
- Organize a living wake.
- 1:1 personal vigil for the client at the end of life.
A Death Doula can help ease the fear of death and dying, to give control to the dying person, and provide choices to slow things down. Preplanning can also be a weight lifted off your family
Initial consultation
Initial consultation can be in person or online via zoom. please consider a booking with Jennifer.