PRE-PLANNING/PRE-NEED
We've all heard stories of families having to make tough decisions in a short amount of time. If you don't decide in advance what will happen after you're gone, and you don't begin to plan for it, who will do it for you? The greatest gift you can give yourself is the process of planning; the greatest gift you can give to your family is the plan.
Most families no longer live in close proximity to each other. In the final days and years of life, friends and families should be able to focus on each other, share memories, and celebrate a life well-lived instead of worrying about what's going to happen next. These times are difficult enough as it is in addition to the complication of the many layers of grief. As an advocate of awareness and a steward of "conscious dying" -- and with pre-planning -- you will serve as a teacher and a model to your family, now and later, of what living fully and preparing for death in advance can look like.
Having your final affairs in order, in case you can no longer manage them, is one of the most empowering and responsible things you can do and shows you care enough to ease the burden on your family when the time comes. Planning in advance saves considerable time, money, and effort for those whom we love the most. The days and weeks leading up to or after someone has passed away can be overwhelming: dealing with accounts, personal effects, canceling services -- all the while working through grief and mourning. Put your love in action by planning ahead.
Schedule your complimentary consultation to discuss your needs. I will verbally quote fee specifics and we can discuss any necessary payment options and timelines.
Most families no longer live in close proximity to each other. In the final days and years of life, friends and families should be able to focus on each other, share memories, and celebrate a life well-lived instead of worrying about what's going to happen next. These times are difficult enough as it is in addition to the complication of the many layers of grief. As an advocate of awareness and a steward of "conscious dying" -- and with pre-planning -- you will serve as a teacher and a model to your family, now and later, of what living fully and preparing for death in advance can look like.
Having your final affairs in order, in case you can no longer manage them, is one of the most empowering and responsible things you can do and shows you care enough to ease the burden on your family when the time comes. Planning in advance saves considerable time, money, and effort for those whom we love the most. The days and weeks leading up to or after someone has passed away can be overwhelming: dealing with accounts, personal effects, canceling services -- all the while working through grief and mourning. Put your love in action by planning ahead.
Schedule your complimentary consultation to discuss your needs. I will verbally quote fee specifics and we can discuss any necessary payment options and timelines.
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END-OF-LIFE EDUCATION
We can seek out ways to normalize conversations around aging, death, and dying. Talking about something in the future may be difficult or unpleasant for many families to discuss in our current death-denying culture. Yet once the subject is approached and brought into the open, it can be a bridge to peace of mind for all concerned and heal other deep-seated relationship and personal issues.
Naturally, these topics stir up emotions and thoughts about mortality, sadness, urgency, stress, and life in general. I offer support as you consider these deeply complex yet inevitable ending events -- and I will help coach you through the confusion, grief, and loss.
I also am available for "Memento Mori," aka Life Cafe aka Death Cafe event coordination to increase death literacy in the community. I lean in to create a safe space to do the emotional soul work needed around difficult topics and help answer the questions that you don't know how to ask.
Naturally, these topics stir up emotions and thoughts about mortality, sadness, urgency, stress, and life in general. I offer support as you consider these deeply complex yet inevitable ending events -- and I will help coach you through the confusion, grief, and loss.
I also am available for "Memento Mori," aka Life Cafe aka Death Cafe event coordination to increase death literacy in the community. I lean in to create a safe space to do the emotional soul work needed around difficult topics and help answer the questions that you don't know how to ask.
During the COVID-19 health crisis, I am continuing to take inquiries and offer virtual appointments. Please feel free to contact me about your practical, organizational, and pre-planning needs. I look forward to working with you!