End of Life Doula, Funeral Celebrant & Home Funeral Guide
Holistic, non-medical support for the dying and their loved ones. Before, during, & after death.
Hi, I'm Summer.
I'm an end-of-life doula living in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.
My approach is slow, grounded, and built on care. I believe in showing up, in making beauty where we can, and in staying open to the mystery.
My Services
Free Consultation
Finding the right fit for your journey is so important. I offer a free 60-90 minute consultation so we can talk through your needs, answer questions, and see if I’m the right doula for you and your family.
Companionship & Vigil
Gentle presence for the dying person.
This might include silent companionship, life review & memory keeping, story sharing, gentle touch, creating a comforting & sacred space.
Legacy Project Support
Legacy projects can take many forms and are inspired by the dying person’s own life and interests. They might include creating a collage or scrapbook, curating a playlist, gathering favorite recipes, writing down values and life lessons to share with others, or planning parts—or all—of one’s own funeral.
Caregiver Respite Visits
Gentle companionship and support in your absence, ensuring the person you're caretaking is not alone while you take time to rest, tend to personal needs, or simply take a breath.
Support with practical tasks such as errand running, organization, appointment scheduling and transportation are also available.
*Note - Medication administration is not in the scope of practice for end-of-life doulas.
Funeral Celebrant Services
When the time comes to honor a life, we work together with your family to build a service that reflects who that person actually was. Their stories, their music, and their beliefs and values.
Whether you want something entirely secular, a blend of the spiritual and the personal, or anything in between, a celebrant helps shape a tribute that speaks poignantly about the life that was lived. Every family deserves a service that truly reflects their loved one.
End of Life Planning Support
Education and guidance on caring for the body after death and choices around burial, cremation, embalming, eco-friendly and natural disposition options. We can also explore the type of ceremony or memorial that feels most meaningful to you and the ways you’d like to be honored and remembered.
Home Funeral Guidance
Support in planning after-death care at home. Guidance on ritual baths, anointing, lying in honor, and home funeral options.
Available as part of a multi-hour doula package, or as a stand alone offering.
Rates & Flexible Support Plans
Individual visits are offered at $40/hr.
Every family’s journey is unique. If you’d benefit most from ongoing support, I offer customizable bundles of care at a reduced rate from my regular hourly fee.
These plans can include any combination of my services and can be adjusted as needs change over time.
If my hourly rate feels out of reach financially, please send me a note. I offer a sliding scale to support access to care whenever possible.
*Funeral Celebrant Services are priced separately and can be coordinated in conjunction with the funeral home of choice, or independently
Have a Question?
Send us a quick note to ask questions or schedule a time to connect.