Question 1

When is it time for Companion Care or an End of Life Companion?

Accepted Answer

The sooner the better! There is no set amount of time or specific signs as to when to ask for help. However, once the time comes for you, an End of Life Companion can help by taking the stress of you so you can enjoy your time.

Question 2

What end of life measures can an End of Life Companion help with?

Accepted Answer

As an End of Life Companion, I can help you or your family with a variety of different end of life measures to make your journey as easy as possible. Some common measures clients have enjoyed help with are: Eulogy Funeral Arrangements/cremation/a later celebration of life Stress of Death Closure Grief/forgiveness

Question 3

What do YOU what to be remembered for?

Accepted Answer

This question can be kind of intimidating and that is why I am here to help. We will sit down and create a bucket list or any final wishes that you may have and talk about what we can do to help you achieve them. Eulogy’s can be stressful especially when it is your own. I can help take away that stress by helping you create your story in a way that you want to be remembered for.

Question 4

What is the cost of an average funeral?

Accepted Answer

The average cost of a funeral with burial is $8,700.  This does not include the burial plot or interment fee, which can be several thousand dollars more. On average it costs $6,000 for a funeral with cremation

Question 5

How are you providing care during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Accepted Answer

As an End of Life Companion my goal is to be present in your life and to never leave anyone alone. The COVID-19 pandemic has made that challening but it has not stopped me. Some ways that I am accomidating are: -Telephone Calls -Zoom/web Meetings -Sitting outside socially distanced in a driveway or on a patio -Sitting outside a window and having a conversation with the window open or over telephone

Resources

How End-of-Life Doulas Help

The Arosa Blog

Caring for Someone with Dementia

National End-of-Life Doula Alliance

Life Coaching

What Does an End-of-Life Doula Do

End-of-Life Care Amidst COVID-19