Planning & Preparation
Support for people thinking about mortality or preparing for the future, including conversations about wishes, priorities, comfort, and what matters most.
END-OF-LIFE DOULA · PIONEER VALLEY, MASSACHUSETTS
Light at the Threshold
Comfort, connection, and meaning at the threshold.
Compassionate, non-medical support for those contemplating mortality, facing the end of life, supporting someone they love, or navigating bereavement.
HOW I CAN HELP
Support for wherever you are in the journey.
There is no single way to approach the end of life. My role is to meet you and your family where you are, offering compassionate presence, practical support, and space for the conversations that matter.
End-of-Life Support
Calm, non-medical companionship and practical support for people facing a life-limiting diagnosis or approaching the end of life.
Family & Caregiver Support
Presence, guidance, respite, and emotional support for families and loved ones accompanying someone through the dying process.
Vigil Support
Steady, compassionate presence during the final stage of life so that no one has to navigate those hours alone.
Bereavement Support
Gentle companionship after a death, providing space to talk, remember, process, and begin finding a way forward.
Legacy Projects
Recorded and edited life-story interviews, written accounts created from recorded conversations, and other personalized ways of preserving memories, stories, and meaning for the people you love.
ABOUT
Why I came to this work.
For much of my life, the process of dying was something I feared. When my grandmother became ill in 2025, I began seeking out every resource I could to better understand what dying might look like, so that I could spend my time with her in a more meaningful and present way.
I watched hospice educational videos, learned about the active dying process, and sought out resources that could help me understand what she — and our family — might experience.
Through that experience, I began to understand that accompanying people through the end of life was work I felt deeply called to do, and I began pursuing the path of becoming an end-of-life doula.
I want to support people wherever they are in this process — whether they are beginning to think about and plan for the end of life, have received a serious or terminal diagnosis, are supporting someone they love, need companionship or vigil support as death approaches, or are navigating grief and bereavement afterward.
My hope is to offer a steady, compassionate presence and help people find comfort, meaning, and connection during one of life's most profound transitions.
A LITTLE ABOUT ME
Outside of this work, I'm usually happiest with something creative or something hands on — knitting, reading, writing, working on a puzzle, or settling in for a board game. I also treasure time spent with my husband and our animals.
I believe every person deserves to approach the end of life as their whole, authentic self. I welcome individuals and families of all backgrounds, beliefs, identities, relationships, and family structures, and I will always respect the people you call family and the life you have built together.
PRICING
Clear, straightforward support.
$125 / hour
Two-hour minimum per visit.
Complimentary 30-minute consultation
End-of-life work is deeply personal. I offer a complimentary 30-minute conversation so we can talk about what you need, answer initial questions, and determine whether working together feels like a good fit.
Travel
Services are available throughout the Pioneer Valley and surrounding areas. For locations approximately 40 minutes or more from Springfield, Massachusetts, travel time and related travel expenses will be added to the service fee.
Legacy projects
Preserve a voice, a story, or a lifetime of memories for the people you love. Legacy projects may include recorded and professionally edited interviews, written life stories developed from recorded conversations, transcripts, and other personalized keepsakes. Projects are individually quoted based on scope, estimated time, recording, editing, and writing needs.
QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions.
What is a death doula or end-of-life doula?
A death doula, also know as an end-of-life doula, provides non-medical support to individuals and families before, during, and around the end of life. Support may include companionship, education, planning, practical assistance, caregiver support, vigil presence, legacy work, and simply creating space for conversations that can sometimes be difficult to begin.
Do you replace hospice or medical care?
No. End-of-life doula care is non-medical and is intended to complement, not replace, hospice, physicians, nurses, therapists, clergy, or other licensed professionals. I can be an additional source of time, presence, and support for both the person who is dying and the people who care about them.
Do I need to have a terminal diagnosis to work with you?
No. End-of-life planning does not have to begin with a diagnosis. I can work with people who simply want to think intentionally about mortality, consider their wishes and priorities, create legacy projects, or have conversations about death and dying in a supportive setting.
Can you support family members and caregivers too?
Yes. The end of life affects an entire circle of people, not only the person who is dying. I can provide companionship, practical support, respite, and a listening presence for family members, partners, friends, caregivers, and other important people in a person's life.
What is vigil support?
Vigil support is companionship and non-medical presence as a person approaches death. Depending on the needs of the individual and family, this may include sitting quietly at the bedside, offering reassurance and comfort, helping create a peaceful environment, supporting loved ones, or simply making sure that someone does not have to be alone during those hours.
What areas do you serve?
I serve clients throughout the Pioneer Valley and surrounding areas of Western Massachusetts. For locations approximately 40 minutes or more from Springfield, Massachusetts, travel time and related travel expenses are added to the service fee.
Is there a minimum visit length?
Yes. Doula services are $125 per hour with a two-hour minimum per visit. Legacy projects are priced separately according to the scope and needs of the individual project.
What happens during the initial consultation?
The complimentary 30-minute consultation is an opportunity for us to talk about what is happening, what kind of support you may be looking for, and any questions or concerns you have. It also gives both of us an opportunity to determine whether working together feels like a good fit. There is no obligation to continue after the consultation.
What if my family, beliefs, or traditions are different from yours?
Your values are the ones that matter in this work. I welcome people of all backgrounds, beliefs, identities, relationships, and family structures. My role is not to impose a particular belief about death or dying, but to support you in a way that respects your values, relationships, traditions, and the people you consider family.
CONTACT
Start with a conversation.
You don't need to know exactly what kind of support you need before reaching out. Tell me a little about what is happening, what you're looking for, or simply that you'd like to talk.
Complimentary 30-minute initial consultation.
Light at the Threshold provides non-medical end-of-life doula support. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please contact the appropriate emergency or medical services.