Death Doula

Sacred Deathcare: we’re hospicing the death of one culture and mid-wifing the birth of another.

END OF LIFE PLANNING
Shonna is a yogi, mother, philanthropist and lover of the human spirit. As a death doula, also known as death midwife, her aim is to bring ease and comfort to her clients as they create their end of life plans. Each collaboration is different: some are looking for practical guidance and support with organizing affairs, others for creating ritual and legacy around their lives. For some, its advocacy during the final stage of life, or comfort care; for others, it's understanding where to begin. Through a consultation, we can learn about your unique aims and wishes, which will guide us, like a bright North Star.

WELLNESS SPECIALIZATIONS
Meditation, Mindfulness, Yoga, Guided Visualizations and Yoga Nidra

ON A PERSONAL NOTE
I had been in my yoga and meditation studies for 10 years when my father passed away suddenly. At that moment in time, I was finishing my first year-long study of Death Midwifery, aka entering the field of Sacred Death Care as a Death Doula. I had been in the healthcare field for 8 years, adept at event planning and building legacy in philanthropy, and also, had a very precious relationship with my dad since before day 1. It was one of those moments where I could clearly see that years of “the work” I had been involved through simply living my life leading up to that moment of dad physically leaving the earth allowed me to understand personal grief from an acute context. It was truly a gift.

I traversed through the terrain in deep grief and love; making arrangements for things we hadn’t yet discussed. I had thought there would be more time. One of my greatest wishes is to help others before they are in that same place. If we can lay out the framework for our wishes prior to illness or death, our loved ones can move through that sacred time knowing the tending to legalities, emotions, farewell and legacy in the comfort of the light of one’s true wishes. It is a gift I didn’t have and like many lessons, it’s in the dark where we can see where the light is.

If you have any questions about where to begin, please reach my way anytime. We can look at next steps to best work with your goals and also see if I’m the right fit for you.

Investment
$100/1 hour session
$275/ 3 x 1 hour sessions
$450/ 5 x 1 hour sessions