End-of-Life Care Flagstaff
DEATH DOULA SERVICES
Jen Paul, Death Doula, Life Cycle Celebrant, Ordained Minister
CALL 928-607-3941 for a free consultation!
Facilitating a gentle and tranquil deathThe end-of-life is as miraculous and mysterious as life's beginnings.
As a Death Doula, I offer non-medical support for you and your family during this most sensitive experience. My purpose is to create sacred space and ritual within your personal environment; bringing families closer together through significant talk, stories, songs, shared memories, forgiveness, hand-holding, laughter, tears & gentle goodbyes. Ram Dass, "Allowing dying to be so intensely present enriches both the preciousness of each moment and our detachment from it.” |
In addition to preparatory services for your loved one's end of life, I offer preparatory services for your own purposes. This can be done at any stage of your life and is a tool that encourages you to embrace your death.
Services offered for Dying Person:
* Create/hold a sacred and healing space.
* Support and recognize the individual needs of the Death Journeyer (dying person) to ensure they feel loved and supported.
* Listen, provide compassionate care at all times.
* Non-medical support through the use of: touch, color, aromatherapy, oils or other gentle techniques to alleviate pain and anxiety.
* Bedside singing.
* Read stories, poetry or favorite writings.
* Guide and support the Journeyer (dying person) while facilitating a gentle and tranquil death.
* Relaxation, breath work and guided visualization to facilitate the dying process.
* Respecting/honoring the Death Journeyer’s religious/spiritual or atheist/agnostic beliefs and practices.
Services offered for Family/Friends:
* Create/hold a sacred and healing space
* Facilitate sharing/celebration/song
* Memorial art (additional supplies required)
* Grief support
Memorial Services offered:
* Ceremony creation and officiating
* Celebration of Life
* Music
* Living Memorials
Preparatory Services for Loved One's End of Life:
* End-of-Life Care preparations (Ceremony, Home Funeral, Memorial Service)
* Daily/weekly plans
* Care options
* End of life expectations
* Support of emotions about the upcoming loss
* Support on how to speak to the dying one
* Sorting out what’s important to address and what can be left alone
* Five Wishes Document
* Create/hold a sacred and healing space.
* Support and recognize the individual needs of the Death Journeyer (dying person) to ensure they feel loved and supported.
* Listen, provide compassionate care at all times.
* Non-medical support through the use of: touch, color, aromatherapy, oils or other gentle techniques to alleviate pain and anxiety.
* Bedside singing.
* Read stories, poetry or favorite writings.
* Guide and support the Journeyer (dying person) while facilitating a gentle and tranquil death.
* Relaxation, breath work and guided visualization to facilitate the dying process.
* Respecting/honoring the Death Journeyer’s religious/spiritual or atheist/agnostic beliefs and practices.
Services offered for Family/Friends:
* Create/hold a sacred and healing space
* Facilitate sharing/celebration/song
* Memorial art (additional supplies required)
* Grief support
Memorial Services offered:
* Ceremony creation and officiating
* Celebration of Life
* Music
* Living Memorials
Preparatory Services for Loved One's End of Life:
* End-of-Life Care preparations (Ceremony, Home Funeral, Memorial Service)
* Daily/weekly plans
* Care options
* End of life expectations
* Support of emotions about the upcoming loss
* Support on how to speak to the dying one
* Sorting out what’s important to address and what can be left alone
* Five Wishes Document
TESTIMONIALS
"Thank you Jen for singing with my Mom on the day before she passed away. Your singing 'Our Father' was perfect for Mom and me. Your lovely, calm presence and gentle touch added spirituality and peace for all of us. Thank you so much." - Dennis
"My mother was blessed to have you at her bedside during her final transition week. I could feel her relaxation and pleasure as she listened to your beautiful songs and felt your healing touch. Her parakeets also joined in your rhythms - a true sign that peace was in the room! She used no morphine at any point in her transition. She had no pain and only minimal anxiety in part because you were present in helping her transition. I remain grateful for your gentle voice; your healing songs still sit in my heart." - Lyda Hill
"Jen helped me create a unique and personal memorial service for family members whom had passed years ago. We went over the details and she helped me figure out what I really wanted for the service. She even sent me resources regarding possible ideas I had in mind; taking copious notes. The result was stunning - every choice meaningful and in line with my soul's desire. I'm so happy that Jen officiated and helped me distill what I really wanted. I will remember this service for the rest of my life. I highly recommend Jen, whose care and listening made the process much easier."
- Kira Semanas
"Thank you Jen for singing with my Mom on the day before she passed away. Your singing 'Our Father' was perfect for Mom and me. Your lovely, calm presence and gentle touch added spirituality and peace for all of us. Thank you so much." - Dennis
"My mother was blessed to have you at her bedside during her final transition week. I could feel her relaxation and pleasure as she listened to your beautiful songs and felt your healing touch. Her parakeets also joined in your rhythms - a true sign that peace was in the room! She used no morphine at any point in her transition. She had no pain and only minimal anxiety in part because you were present in helping her transition. I remain grateful for your gentle voice; your healing songs still sit in my heart." - Lyda Hill
"Jen helped me create a unique and personal memorial service for family members whom had passed years ago. We went over the details and she helped me figure out what I really wanted for the service. She even sent me resources regarding possible ideas I had in mind; taking copious notes. The result was stunning - every choice meaningful and in line with my soul's desire. I'm so happy that Jen officiated and helped me distill what I really wanted. I will remember this service for the rest of my life. I highly recommend Jen, whose care and listening made the process much easier."
- Kira Semanas