Start putting your affairs in order now.
Hi, I'm End of Life Doula Marci.
Many people avoid the topic of death and aren't adequately prepared for it. We'll all experience death at some point. Don't wait for something to happen in order to prepare. Start putting your affairs in order now.
Partner with me and allow your family to focus on healthy grieving, take breaks, let go and spend quality time to honor their loved one.
If you've been diagnosed with a terminal illness, need family support for the dying or deceased love one, or want to empower yourself to make decisions on your own about your end-of-life...
End of Life Doula Services Include...
Caregiver Toolkit
Being a caregiver for a family member or friend can be challenging and it's usually not something most people are prepared to do.
I work with families to develop an organized caregiver toolkit and plan to support the caregiver and prevent burnout and exhaustion.
Support & Comfort to the Terminally Ill
Supporting those diagnosed with a life-limiting disease is possibly the essence of my end of life doula work. Supporting a terminally ill patient may look more like life coaching, with an awareness of end of life planning. I help clients transition from a cure mindset to a comfort mindset.
Planning & Conducting Vigils
Just like a birth doula sits with an actively laboring woman and provides comfort, support, and advocacy, an end of life doula who offers active vigil care does the same—but for the active dying phase.
The vigil of a dying person is a sacred time. I help create a vigil plan so the preferred atmosphere is created and the preferred people are present.
Assist with Life Legacy Projects
When people know they are approaching the end of their life, they start to consider what they want to pass on or leave behind for those still living. Legacy projects are a great way to preserve your family history and information. This also give the ill person something to do to give them a sense of purpose as time passes.
Want to start "Putting Your Affairs in Order" ?
People talk about “putting your affairs in order” but… what does that mean? As an end-of-life doula, I can tell you exactly how to start putting your affairs in order before a serious illness or healthcare crisis happens.
How to get started...
End of life is a sacred time. I offer hourly and package rates.
Initial Consultation
Initial free consultation to discuss your needs, our services and see if we make a good team.
Planning Sessions
Planning sessions are usually 1-2 hours long and are $150/hr. (4 hour minimum requirement)
Customized Package
Customize your own package according to your specific needs. Packages range from $500-$4000.
Testimonials
Earnest H.
Client
"I trust Marci. She is easy to talk to and most of all she really listens to me. It's just me and I don't have any children. I feel much better about my end of life plan."
Augustus S.
Client
"My wife and I chose her because we trust her and we know we could count on her during our end of life."
Frequently asked questions
Here are a few answers to our most common questions
How is End of Life Doula care different from Hospice?
In a nutshell, hospice is medical clinical care and end of life doula care is non-medical compassionate care. They may provide some fo the same services such as deep listening and practical support.
When should I start working with an End of Life Doula?
You can work with an end of life doula long before you reach the end of life. Many doulas offer services to help you get your affairs in order ahead of time before there is a need.
You can also start working with an end of life doula when you've been diagnosed with an terminal illness and may have years, months or weeks left to live.
Caregivers can also work with an end of life doula to create a plan of support for their elderly or dying loved one.
What if I'm not local to your service area? Can we still work together?
Yes, we can work together even if you are not local to the area. I have access to materials that are specific to each state as well. Most of the services I offer can be done by Zoom video calls.
Is this covered by my insurance plan?
End of Life Doula services are not covered by insurance. This is a private pay service.
About Me
I’m Marcelletta (Marci) Miles
I’m an Integrative Holistic Nurse, Life Coach, and End-of-Life Doula. I learned a long time ago that healing doesn't always mean free from disease. It can come in the form of death.
I've been helping people have tough conversations regarding death since my early 20's. As a Reiki Master and Shamanic Practitioner, I use various holistic modalities with my clients to provide comfort, peace and release unwanted beliefs and emotions that can weigh heavy on a person when the end is nearing.
I help individuals plan and prepare for their transition from this life by facilitating conversation between the them and their family, helping them get their wishes understood and documented and providing a grounded comforting presence to the client and family during a deeply intense and emotional time..
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Garner, United States
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teammarci@marcellettamiles.com
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(919) 589- 2642
Disclaimer:
My role as an end of life doula is a non-medical holistic practitioner. I do not facilitate death nor asisst individuals in having a "good death". My primary function is to be support for individuals during their end of life transition.
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