Pet Death Doula Collections of Care
There comes a time, it may be waiting patiently in the corner, or, the time is off exploring in other lands. However, a transition or an end of life time does make itself seen, albeit good or bad or indifferent. These particularly tender moments of time, for ourselves or our beloved animals, bring with it many, many things.
If you and your familiar are on the end of life road towards transition, or perhaps you have recently received a life limiting or terminal illness diagnosis, a pet death doula can offer intimate, non-judgmental, grounded support. We are the helpers that believe you have options filled with agency and its authenticity.
A pet death doula listens and offers practical, achievable support. We provide navigation and can handle some of the details so that you and your pet are then able to spend as much quality time as possible together. The presence we can provide happens before, during, and after the end of life transition.
SUMMARY OF PET DEATH DOULA SERVICES OFFERED HERE
- Providing a peaceful and grounded environment for all of those involved
- Death anxiety support
- Mourning and grief support
- Herbal medicine support
- Providing safe and compassionate conversations about death
- Exploration of options and services available to humans and their familiars
- Creating a plan of comfort and ease
- Demystifying the dying process and euthanasia
- Planning and coordination for the funeral and memorial
- Supporting natural after death care in the comfort of your home
- Drawing up a ritual or ceremony in honor of your companion
SPECIFIC COLLECTIONS OF CARE
A. Consultations and Planning (approximately 4 hours)
It is a kindness for you and your beloved to plan for the end of life transition. Your mental health and well-being are of the utmost importance. We will lay down the steps that make the most sense and offer the pearls of comfort and ease. Planning ahead increases the reduction of hasty decisions, unwanted painful surprises, and unnecessary trauma.
This particular pet death doula service consists of in-person* or virtual meetings to create a plan for you and your pet, A plan promotes your grounded presence of mind. We dive a little deeper into the support with available resources, gathering options, making decisions for services, and detailing the types of possible rituals, celebrations, and memorials.
Schedule below for your consultation with this service.
*We serve the Greater Seattle Area. A map is located at this link here. Outside of this area for chosen in-person visits is a definite possibility and happily discussed further during the consultation.
B. Presence and Support (approximately 4 hours)
If you desire a pet death doula present when saying goodbye to your beloved, it is a definite possibility and an honor to do so. We will discuss what presence works for you personally, whether it is inside your home, on location, or in a veterinarian office.
During our time together, there can be assistance in making arrangements, hands-on support by gently guiding you through the euthanasia or dying process, support and clarity for after death care, additionally, creating ritual, ceremony, or a memorial in honor of your precious cargo.
Schedule below for your consultation with this service.
*We serve the Greater Seattle Area. A map is located at this link here. Outside of this area for chosen in-person visits is a definite possibility and happily discussed further during the consultation.
Mourning and Grief Support
You have permission to grieve. The meaningful relationship with our pets is nothing short of magic. The transition of your beloved companion is also a transition for you. Grief appears in many forms and at different stages.
Both collections listed here include grief support, extended follow up care, and resources along the way.
Pet Death Doula Support Sessions
1 hour pet death anxiety support session
65 DOLLARS
Death anxiety is a normal part of life. It is the fear of death or dying. It is quite common to have anxiety along the path towards an end of life transition, thinking about our mortality, the death of loved ones, or even exposure to violence. This session is about having non-judgmental support with death anxiety. It is a call where the person on the other end of the line is listening with a compassionate and heart centered ear. Questions may be asked and answered, or not.
1 hour mourning and grief support session
65 DOLLARS
Typically, grief is associated with a person’s death, but it can be caused by other losses, too. People also experience grief due to the death of an animal companion, or non-death loss, such as the loss of a valued relationship, possession, ability, or activity. Grief can also be experienced as a result of impending or mounting loss. Wherever you find yourself along this spectrum, we are here to be there with you while you find your way through. You are meant to heal at your own pace.