Empowered End-of-Life Journeys
End-of-Life Doula & Death Coach
Home Vigils, Family-Led Funerals & Compassionate End-of-Life Support
Supporting individuals and families through dying, death, and grief with calm guidance, presence, and care.
INTRODUCING SOVEREIGN DEPARTURES
I am an end-of-life doula and death coach offering compassionate support to individuals and families during terminal illness, dying, and grief. My work includes home vigils, family-led after-death care, and family-led funerals, supporting people to remain connected, informed, and empowered at the end of life.
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I support families who wish to care for their dying person at home, or who feel called to be more involved after death. Through gentle guidance and practical knowledge, I help families navigate what can feel unfamiliar - what to expect as death approaches, how to keep vigil, and how to care for their loved one after death in ways that feel meaningful and respectful.
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Alongside one-to-one support, I am also a speaker and death conversationalist, creating spaces for open, honest conversations about death and dying. Whether at the bedside or in community settings, my work is grounded in presence, dignity, and the belief that death is not something to be handed over, but something that can be met with care, choice, and humanity.
“Death is our friend precisely because it brings us into absolute and passionate presence with all that is here, that is natural, that is love…"
Rainer Maria Rilke
END OF LIFE DOULA & DEATH COACH
Death can be a natural, sacred experience when met with preparation, guidance, kindness, and support.
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As an end-of-life doula and holistic healer, I offer non-medical practical, emotional, and spiritual support for dying people and those who love them. I walk alongside individuals and families in the moments before death, during dying, and in the tender time after—offering steady presence, knowledge, and companionship.
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Many people ask when the right time is to connect with an end-of-life doula. The truth is, none of us escape death—and the best time is often well before the end of life. Planning ahead allows your wishes to be known and gives your loved ones the gift of clarity and peace, so they can honour you with confidence and care.
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Wherever you are on this path, and whatever brings you here, we can gently explore your options together. We can record your wishes, talk openly about what matters most, and create a clear, compassionate plan for your end-of-life journey - one that others can follow when the time comes.
HOME VIGILS & FAMILY-LED FUNERALS
Funerals and memorials can be honest reflections of a person’s life and values. They do not need to be rushed, impersonal, or financially burdensome. With time, choice, and support, farewell can become something meaningful and healing.
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In Aotearoa New Zealand, there is no legal requirement to engage a funeral director or celebrant. Families may choose to care for their loved one themselves, including keeping them at home after death, if this feels right.
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A home vigil allows families to slow down and remain close. Time becomes something to be felt rather than filled—offering space for presence, love, and the gentle beginnings of grief. Many families find this time deeply grounding and reassuring.
Family-led funerals and memorials can be simple or ceremonial, shaped by the person who has died and those who love them. These farewells are often remembered not for how they looked, but for how they felt.
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If you wish to pre-plan your own funeral, keep a loved one at home after death, or create a family-led farewell, I can support you with calm guidance and practical care.
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DEATH CONVERSATIONALIST, SPEAKER and
Community Death Literacy Educator
It’s safe—and powerful—to talk about death and dying.
Honest conversations can bring peace, courage, and connection, especially at life’s end.
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I lead workshops, coach individuals, and facilitate group conversations to help people understand their options, document their wishes, and face mortality without fear. I am also available for podcasts and media appearances to share insights on death, dying, and end-of-life care.
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By exploring death openly, people often discover a deeper appreciation for life, stronger relationships, and the confidence to create an empowered end-of-life journey.
