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End of Life Doula Services

Crossing Gracefully: Empathetic End of Life Doula Support

empathetic, professional support during life's ultimate transition.

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Presence · Planning · Peace
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A steady presence

Calm, rational, and fully present — especially when it matters most.

Death is one of the few certainties we share, yet so much of what surrounds it goes unspoken and unprepared for. My role is to hold steady alongside you — to think clearly when emotions run high, and to offer warmth without losing direction.

Whether you are facing a diagnosis, caring for someone you love, or sitting with grief after a loss, you don't have to navigate it alone or guess at the next step.

What is rarely said aloud

There is so much more to attend to than most people realize.

A gentle look at the practical, emotional, and logistical threads that surface before, during, and after a death — and how I can help you navigate them.

Before

Conversations & preparation often left undone

  • Advance directives, POLST, healthcare proxies
  • Legacy projects, letters, and ethical wills
  • Choosing a place to die — and what that environment should feel like
  • Spiritual, cultural, and ritual preferences
  • Funeral, burial, or cremation wishes documented in writing
  • Pet care, dependents, and household logistics

During

The vigil — what families rarely know to expect

  • Recognizing the signs of active dying
  • Comfort measures, positioning, and sensory environment
  • Coordinating with hospice, family, and faith leaders
  • Holding space so loved ones can simply be present
  • Respite so caregivers can rest, eat, and breathe
  • Guidance through the final hours with calm clarity

After

The first hours, days, and weeks of grief

  • Immediate after-death care and family presence at the bedside
  • Notifying providers, employers, and key contacts
  • Funeral home coordination and obituary support
  • Account closures, subscriptions, and digital legacy
  • Grief resources and referrals for ongoing care
  • A quiet check-in when the casseroles stop arriving

Services & investment

Three packages, plus compassionate care by the hour.

Every arrangement begins with a complimentary conversation so I can shape support around your circumstances, timeline, and family.

Threshold

A grounded starting point

$1,500

Ideal for early planning or a single concentrated need — clarity, paperwork, and a calm hand to begin with.

  • Initial 60-minute consultation
  • Advance care planning support
  • Personalized end-of-life roadmap
  • Up to 20 hours of doula time
  • Email and phone access for 30 days
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Companion

$2,500

Sustained support across the arc — planning, vigil presence, and aftercare for families who want a steady companion through it all.

  • Everything in Threshold
  • Up to 30 hours of doula time
  • Vigil planning & bedside presence
  • Family & caregiver coaching sessions
  • Legacy project facilitation
  • Aftercare check-ins for 60 days
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Wholehearted

Full continuum of care

$5,000

Comprehensive accompaniment from diagnosis through bereavement, including extended vigil presence and aftercare logistics.

  • Everything in Companion
  • Up to 45 hours of doula time
  • Extended vigil presence (overnight available)
  • Funeral & memorial coordination support
  • Estate & after-death task guidance
  • Bereavement check-ins for 6 months
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Compassionate care

Hourly support, whenever you need a steady presence.

Respite for caregivers, errands, vigil sitting, paperwork sessions, or simply quiet company. Available à la carte or alongside any package.

$65/hr

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Not hospice. Not clinical. Just human.

This work is not a replacement for hospice or medical care — it is concierge support for the moments in between. Think of it as a trusted family member whose only job is to pick up the slack where grief and exhaustion make it hard to. Anywhere help is needed like running errands, keeping vigil, reviewing paperwork, or simply sitting with you in silence so you do not have to do this alone. That's what crossing gracefully allows.

Don't see the right plan or option? Please reach out and let's find the right fit for you.

Get in touch

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Reach out, and I'll meet you where you are.

Share a few details and I'll be in touch personally within one business day. There is no cost or obligation for the first conversation.

Or write directly to alicia@crossinggracefully.com