My Role & Approach
What I Do
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Advance care planning conversations (As a Notary Public I offer on-site notarization services as part of my support)
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Offer education and reassurance about the dying process
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Vigil and bedside support
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Non-medical comfort measures (music, touch, aromatherapy, holding space)
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Legacy & memory-keeping activities.
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After-Loss Navigation Support (General guidance, resources, emotional support)
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And more...
What I Don't do
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No medical or clinical care
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No medication administration
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No 24/7 medical supervision
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No lifting, transferring, home health aide coverage
**If those services are needed, I can help connect families with licensed providers who can offer them.
** I do not perform any tasks reserved for licensed funeral directors in South Carolina. My role is limited to emotional, spiritual & informational support. All funeral arrangements, care of the body, and legal documentation are handled by a licensed funeral provider of your choice.
Scope of Practice
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I provide non-medical, holistic support
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I offer guidance, advocacy, presence, and continuity of support.
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I work collaboratively with families, hospice, and other care providers.
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I honor each person’s unique beliefs and traditions
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End-of-Life Doulas complement, but do not replace hospice & medical care.
Professional Memberships & Certifications:
National End-of Life Doula Alliance (NEDA)
National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP)