A Season of Reconciliation
(Weeks - Days Before)
I need an experienced guide to explain what will happen and be my advocate, finalize vigil plan, coordinate with hospice, create a calm environment.
Examples of Support (Varies by professional):
Preparing individuals and families for what to expect
Education about the signs and stages of dying
Emotional reassurance and normalization of the process
Coordinating wishes with hospice and care teams
Creating a supportive dying environment (sound, light, ritual)
Vigil planning and bedside companionship preparation
Respite support for caregivers
Ritual planning (spoken, spiritual, cultural, or personal)
Helping loved ones say what needs to be said
Professionals Who Work In This Stage
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Our collective is a trusted community of trained and experienced professionals who can support this stage when approaching the end-of-life, as well as the physical and emotional challenges that follow. Our offerings encompass guidance and presence, grief counseling, end-of-life planning assistance, support groups, and educational workshops. Each service is tailored to address the unique needs of our clients, ensuring a holistic approach to navigating the challenges of loss and bereavement.
Listings are provided for informational purposes and do not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. We do not favor or recommend one provider over another, and encourage individuals to choose the support that best aligns with their needs and values.
Chelsea Mowery
End-of-Life Doula, First Steps® ACP Facilitator (The Dying Year/NEDA/Respecting Choices)
Chelsea Mowery provides compassionate, personalized end-of-life support, including specialized dementia care. Grounded in informed choice and respect for individual values, her work eases emotional and practical burdens while honoring dignity, connection, and meaningful legacy.
Santa Clara County, Santa Cruz County, San Mateo County
(408) 357-4907
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Mary Alden
End-of-Life Doula, Late-Life Transition Specialist, CCRC EOL Educator, Grief Coach, New Normal Navigator
Mary is a broad spectrum care specialist with almost 4 decades of experience working with elders & their family members through all life transitions. Her end-of-life guidance includes navigating complex family dynamics, hospice collaboration, grief coaching and guiding loved ones toward their new normal after loss. She is also an EOL educator in CCRC retirement communities, promoting quality of life & resident knowledge, especially about late-life/end of life care & options.
Santa Clara County
(408) 757-6803
Sarah Hill
Death Doula
Sarah works with her clients to co-create a safe and deeply human place from which to explore, process, grieve, open, connect, and unfold through one's dying time. She believes in creating everyday-sacred-places that can heal, generate, and open to love, even in the midst of profound loss.
Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Solano County
(415) 601-5968