We are a community of death doulas called to hold space for those at the end of life. Together, we bring diverse backgrounds, skills, and experiences to create a compassionate, supportive environment for you and your loved ones during this sacred journey.
Our work is grounded in the belief that end-of-life care can be an experience of love, presence, and reverence. Each member of our collective offers unique gifts to provide holistic support, addressing the emotional, spiritual, and practical needs that arise.
Whether you are approaching this time yourself or supporting a loved one, we are here to walk beside you. We honor each individual's path, offering companionship, advocacy, and care to help ensure peace, dignity, and connection at every stage.
Our collective is woven together by a shared dedication to service, and each person brings their heart and wisdom to this work.
Our team includes:
Working with a death doula can provide comfort and support during difficult times. Doulas (sometimes known as a Death Midwife or transition guide) offer understanding, presence, and resources to help you navigate the challenges of death with dignity and grace. Whether for yourself or a loved one, a death doula can be a valuable companion on the journey towards a more prepared and peaceful end-of-life experience.
As an end-of-life planners we assist individuals at any point in their lives in developing a thorough care plan.
Our services include:
As death doulas we offer compassionate, non-medical, end-of-life care to the dying in their home.
Our services include:
As grief guides and practitioners of the sacred art of undertaking, we provide support after a passing.
Our services include:
Whether you’re interested in learning more about death doulas or working with us directly, you’ll have a chance to meet with one-on-one first to review your needs.
We can communicate through email, text, phone or video calls. We are always available to assist you with any questions and help you with your plans. After understanding your situation, we can evaluate the best way to support you and who within our collective is most suitable.
Once you’ve decided to move forward, we will become a member of your care team. The length and frequency of our visits is worked out between you and your doula to start, and may evolve over time. The type of service and fee will depend on your support needs and length of service, all of which is offered on a sliding scale.
To get started with a free consultation or learn more, please complete the form below.
Wander Cafe, Depot Street, Pittsfield, MA
Guided group discussions, where people of all ages come together to talk openly + candidly about the meaning of life, mortality, death, dyin...
Wander Cafe, Depot Street, Pittsfield, MA
Great Barrington, Mason Library
Do you work in EOL? Are interested in this space? Or do you have gifts to offer in the form of services (such as music therapy or energy wor...
Great Barrington, Mason Library
Help create spaces of care, healing, and connection. With your support, we can continue offering free, in-person grief circles and gatherings for all who need them. Join us in building a stronger, more compassionate community.
As a collective, we believe that tending to death is as much about life, love, and connection as it is about the final goodbye. We invite you to reach out and learn more about how we can support you, your loved ones, and your community.
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