Death Doulas honoring Life, Death, and Grief

Death Transitions created an experience that allowed friends and family to go through the process of taking care of David but also feel safe in their feelings. It's hard to see a loved one dying but Death Transitions made it more bearable and freeing. Death Transitions created a sacred space with music, lighting and incense that helped David feel at peace and his family grieve once he passed. At every step of way DT made sure everyone was okay and helped David feel at ease while he was transitioning from his physical realm of existence. DT gave me time in the room with David to come to terms with him no longer being in his body; I talked to him and it gave me time to cry and say goodbye. I miss my friend but DT has clearly made an impact on how I feel about death and have warm thoughts about his passing and how happy I am that David was so well taken care of during the whole process.

 My experience with Death Transitions was such a gift. When my Beloved Husband was diagnosed with Glioblastoma our entire family was devasted. We were told the middle of August that he would not live to see Christmas. He would be gone 10 weeks after his diagnosis. It was the decision of our family that we would provide care so that he could remain in the home he loved. Death Transitions provided us with a Plan to follow. We were first shown a plan for how to a achieve a Calm and Peaceful atmosphere so that our loved ones final days would bring Peace to not only My Husband but to myself and our children. Death Transitions taught us about the proper diet to provide. How to set up the room he would be staying in so that he could still enjoy seeing the Ocean and his beautiful flowers and be surrounded by all his favorite things. Because my husband was a social person and wanted to receive visitors until it was no longer possible, Death Transitions devised a plan that everyday at 3 pm we would serve snacks and invite friends to visit. This was key to keeping my husband engaged in life for as long as possible. It made a huge difference in the quality of his final days as well as leaving us with  beautiful memories. Death Transitions was there to comfort my husband when the hard talks needed to be had. With a calm, compassionate and loving heart, my husband was gently guided from denial and fear to acceptance and a knowledge that he would be moving on to his next journey. This was not just a journey for one man, but an entire family. Had it not been for the Compassion and skills that Death Transitions possessed, our family would have suffered. I will forever be grateful for Death Transitions. I am in the process of setting up my own individualized Death Plan, so that when my time to leave for my next journey is here, my Family will know what my wishes are and they will have the expertise of Death Transitions.