End or Life Consultant & Advocate, Spiritual Care Worker, Funeral Celebrant, Counsellor, Therapist, Poet, Writer, Photographer, Mindfulness Practitioner
My role is to assist and support the dying person and their friends, family and loved ones through the process of dying, decision making and post death arrangements. I see myself as an end of life skillful and knowledgeable friend. A person who i
s both a loving, friendly, calm and supportive presence for the dying person, family and friends AND a person who can advise, advocate, liaise, organise and mediate throughout this transitional time. I offer you my vast personal and professional experience in order to assist and support you with all aspects of the death and dying process. It can be a harrowing time when a loved one is dying and my role is to be present for friends, family and the dying in whatever capacity is required. I can advise and support with essential legal requirements and documents such as: Advanced Care Plans; Power of Attorney; Wills; Refusal of Treatment and Last Wishes. I can help with decision making and problem solving around all aspects of care, choices and legal rights, hospital and medical issues’ problem solving, personal choices and arrangements. I will advise and liaise on behalf of the dying person if required to attend medical appointments or, seek information. I can assist the dying and their families with anything in relation to Centrelink, ACAT, other instramentalities, post death body care, funeral options, plans, memorials, obituaries, arrangements and possibilities. I can even write poetry, speeches, obituaries, tributes, small biographies and notices. I am also able to conduct meditations, rituals and processes like body washing or preparing the body. Liaising and advocating for others is second nature to me and I can act as an intermediary between family members, doctors, nurses, funeral homes and other providers. I can even get you fed or organise some tidy ups! What I don’t know, I will find out for you. What I do know is that the end of life journey can be emotional, confusing and scary for all concerned and my role is to encourage and imbue a sense of comfort and ease. I will sit in vigil with you or take a more active role if required. I also come with my own special bag of tricks, lotions, potions, tools and props to support any given situation as required. Choosing where to die and immediate post death care of the body plus all post death processes and requirements are highly important and often rushed into under great duress. My role is to be a friendly guide, an advocate and compassionate support so that the journey of the person dying and their loved ones is calm, loving and peaceful and that everyone involved has a good experience with minimal regrets and the best of memories. Reverence, humour, compassion, love, resolution – as appropriate and when required!
