“Rather than mourn the absence of the flame, let us celebrate how brightly it glowed.”
At any point in our process of dying we can require support. Support can come in any number of ways. It can be, not only for the one dying, but also for those gathered to say good bye or those who are working with their grieving. Below I explain just a few of the support services I provide. As in much of life, this list is a starting point that can lead to a bigger conversation. Please feel free to email or call me any time to discuss further. - Allyson
- conducting a life review
(Dignity therapy) -
Writing a life review can be the first step to reconnecting to our lives well lived. Creating a life review is an opportunity to voice ones journey and can be a chance to create a renewed connection with yourself, gain perspective on your life and serve to wrap up loose ends, to pass on important lessons, and to capture a unique time in history.
By asking key questions and recording these conversations on two or three different visits a transcript or statement will be created to pass along personal stories in a reflective document.
$500 total
- keeping vigil at the death bed -
Holding vigil is about being present for an individual who is in the process of dying. Offering of respite for family member, spouse, partner, or loved one. Attending in silence or through music, reading, sharing of stories, to laugh with, and cry in front of without judgement.
I will help create a space that is peaceful, safe and calming, whatever is most important to you. This may include soothing aromas, sounds, objects that are meaningful.
$50 per hour
- Planning a Memorial -
I can assist in planning a traditional or not so traditional Memorial Service. These services often take place after the body has been buried or cremated. A memorial can have people saying prayers, reading poetry, delivering eulogies, reading passages from scripture or literature, or singing songs.
Working with the family I can offer to assist in the writing of an obituary. If requested I will also deliver a eulogy and lead a memorial service should it be too difficult for the family.
Planning Memorial - $250
Planning and Leading of Memorial - $500
“Those we love can never be more than a thought away… for as long as there’s a memory they live in our hearts to stay. ”