Services Provided by Better Endings
As an end-of-life doula, I work with clients to reflect on their life stories and connect the dots of their experiences. Some clients use this to work through lingering regrets, while others are inspired to create tangible remembrance projects.
Remembrance Projects
What Mattered and What Didn’t
Remembrance or legacy projects can take many forms, such as writing letters to loved ones, creating videos, compiling recipe books, or making photo albums. Engaging in a creative process to reflect on life can bring a new sense of purpose and peace during a time when it may feel as if control is slipping away. These projects often encourage meaningful conversations about end-of-life wishes and can help loved ones feel connected and maintain a sense of continuity.
Take the next steps by scheduling a consultation.
Planning the Final Chapter
Your Life, Your Death
Maintaining a sense of agency by handling the plannable parts of the final chapter can be empowering. I help clients clarify and formalize their end-of-life wishes—who they want to be with, what they want to see, hear, and smell, and even what kind of music they want to play.
Some clients devise detailed tasks and rituals for visitors, such as lighting candles, reading poems, sharing stories, or having drinks. During vigils, end-of-life doulas help honor these wishes and support loved ones who might otherwise feel lost and helpless.
Companionship
You Are Not Alone
Even without the need for a life review or detailed plans, having someone nearby can bring comfort. It can be easier to share worries and hopes with a neutral person, without feeling like one is burdening friends and family. Sometimes, it's about having someone make tea, pick up groceries, put on a favorite tune, or read a beloved poem. Not everyone has loved ones nearby, and that’s where I can help.
More Than One Type of Support
End-of-life doulas offer a variety of supportive services that are customized to the unique needs of an individual and their loved ones. Some people work with a doula for many months while others bring them in to provide comfort and reassurance during the Vigil. Personalized services will be discussed with you and your loved ones.
Discover other support systems through our collection of Resources.
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Service Fees
Money should not get in the way of getting support at the end of life. Therefore, I offer my services on a sliding scale of $25-100 per hour. Those who pay for my services allow me to volunteer them to others.
How to Work With Us
Initial Inquiry
Form
Fill out our form to submit an inquiry. I’ll get back to you within one business day.
Introductory Phone Conversation
During the free 20 minute phone consultation, I will go over the end-of-life care you are considering.
Personalized Support Plan
Set up the end-of-life services that best support you or your loved one.
Even if you choose not to work with Better Endings, we would like to provide some helpful information linked on our Resources page.
Additionally, reach out to me with your questions by scheduling a brief phone conversation about your specific needs. I’m connected to a wonderful network of end-of-life doulas and would gladly refer you to the right person.
Contact me
If you’d like to learn more about how I can help you or a loved one, please submit an inquiry with any details you would like to share.
Please note that I live in New York City and only service the local area. If you live in another part of the country, feel free to still reach out. Once I better understand your needs after the phone consultation, I will do my best to refer you to one of my colleagues who works in your area.