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Oak and Sage Healing Hands

RN- Death Doula- Grief Coach

Vigil & Active Support

Vigil & Active Support

Compassionate presence during the final chapter, so no one has to walk it alone.

As death approaches, this offering provides steady, hands-on support for both the dying person and the family holding vigil around them. This is not medical care, it's presence, comfort, and companionship, drawing on hospice-trained knowledge of what the dying process looks and feels like.

What's included:

  • Bedside sitting & vigil presence — Sitting quietly at the bedside during the active dying process, offering a calm, steady presence so your loved one is never alone, even in the quiet hours.

  • Respite for family caregivers — Stepping in so exhausted family members can rest, shower, eat a real meal, step outside, or simply close their eyes for an hour without worry.

  • Caregiver support & breaks — Emotional support for the family throughout, answering questions about what's happening, what to expect next, and how to be present with their loved one in these final days.

  • Daily comfort cares — Gentle support with positioning, mouth care, skin comfort, and other non-medical comfort measures that ease physical distress in the final days.

  • Environment & atmosphere — Softening the space with music, scent, light, or quiet with creating a peaceful atmosphere for both the dying person and the family gathered around them.

  • On-call availability — Because the timeline of dying is unpredictable, this support is available on-call, day or night, for as long as vigil is needed.

This is sacred, tender work. My role is to hold space so your family can be fully present-not exhausted, not alone, not unsure of what to do next.

On Call Hours up to 8 hours daily

Starting at $90/hr or $400/day

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