Sitting Vigil (Active Dying Support)

My mother’s death process informs my passion to serve clients in the sensitive space and time of active dying. I was honored to be at her side as she prepared for, and took, her last breaths. But being a primary caregiver in the days and moments leading up to her passing presented a whole host of considerations that I had to address with urgency, attention, and courage. Despite the support of hospice resources, I still felt adrift in unchartered territory. For those who are intentionally preparing for and anticipating the final days of a life, my services are available, in a personalized format, to fulfill individual client needs. I can provide education and tools that will help aid all those involved in the dying process, including relevant respite for caregivers. I can facilitate setting a tone in the space designated for the individual’s passing, and I can assist with any requested rites to enhance the sacred nature of the event.

I am available for:

• joining an existing care team during a client’s active dying process — to offer relevant (nonmedical) support for all involved