End-of-Life Compassionate Care
(“Death Doula” Emotional & Companionship Service)
Please note: I am a bit overextended so prioritizing in-person vigils and companionship for those actively dying and otherwise alone in Manhattan, Queens, or South Bronx. Organizations are welcome to reach out.
Death can be overwhelming, for both the dying and their loved ones. I offer non-medical, unpaid companionship and emotional support, filling the care gaps from traditional services. My focus is not helping people plan well (i.e. advanced care planning and will documentation) but helping people die well. This is a spiritual, emotional, and deeply human process.
I only work in this capacity with those in the medically declared end-of-life stage, typically in hospice or within a terminal prognosis of six months or less, offering compassionate presence, non-judgmental companionship, gentle life review, emotional resolution, relational repair, spiritual inquiry, co-regulation, bedside vigils, and personally meaningful rituals or ceremonies during active dying, of any faith or none.
The end-of-life experience can be profoundly healing. Most of what happens at this threshold is ineffable, not procedural. But it does not need to be faced alone or in emotional or spiritual suffering. Cross with a friend and enter with grace.
This service is offered based on availability, location, and alignment with your specific needs. If you are interested in exploring how I might support you or a loved one, please reach out below.
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Take care and speak soon.
-Susan Reis