What Is a Vigil?
A vigil is the sacred space that holds a person and their loved ones as life draws to a close. It is not bound by time or rules. It may be quiet or filled with music, lasting a few hours or several days. What matters is presence.
Personalized Vigil Planning
We develop vigil plans with you that honor your heart and soul. We discuss who is with you and who is around you, and what makes you feel comforted and held. For families, I provide support in how they can best navigate this experience without burning out themselves—how and when to rest and be with the person they love. I provide support in how they can best care for themselves and each other in the midst of uncertainty and simply be with the person they love.
How I Support You
As an end-of-life doula, I support the person who is dying and their family in the vigil by being with them and supporting them in any way they need. I believe that this is not a time when the person who is dying has to navigate this experience alone.