Dragonfly End-of-Life Services

08/28/2025

Today is Rainbow Bridge Day. Here's to all our furry, feathered and scaly friends waiting so patiently for us to meet again.

08/28/2025

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🌈✨ On this Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day, we take a moment to honor the beloved pets who have touched our lives and left paw prints on our hearts. 🌟 Though they may be gone, their memory lives on in the love and joy they brought us. Today, we share the Rainbow Bridge poem as a gentle reminder that our cherished companions are forever waiting for us, across the bridge, where one day we'll be reunited. 💖🐾

08/28/2025

Join me on BLBD this week, for a gorgeous conversation with Diane Button. Author of several books, Diane’s latest is with Maria Shriver’s imprint, The Open Field, an imprint of Penguin Life. With this work, she turns towards the stories and wisdom of her clients and shares just what the title says: What Matters Most: Lessons the Dying Teach Us about Living. We share some of the experiences in the book, talk about why these stories make a difference, and get Diane’s perspective on what thinking about mortality brings to our lives.

Listen here: https://bestlifebestdeath.com/podcast/

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08/26/2025

It’s National Dog Day! Share your photos of your beloved companions to celebrate 🩵

08/26/2025

"I’m speaking at Doulapalooza 2025, a gathering that celebrates, educates, and empowers those in the end-of-life space. Join us for inspiring speakers, community building, and powerful conversations that are shaping the future of end-of-life work. Register today at https://loom.ly/fKCbPFg !"

08/26/2025

Have you read this beautiful article yet?

It features Lee Webster, former President, John Christian Phifer, our former CBA President and the amazing burial ground Larkspur Conservation, .

“Larkspur is one of 15 conservation burial grounds in the nation operating in partnership with land trusts — the Nature Conservancy, in this case — to preserve the space. “It’s what keeps forests from becoming subdivisions,” said John Christian Phifer, Larkspur’s founder.”

“He listed the common elements of green burials: “No chemical embalming, no steel casket, no concrete vault. Everything that goes in the ground is compostable or biodegradable.” A small industry has evolved to produce artisanal woven caskets, linen shrouds and other eco-friendly funerary items.
Green funerals often feel different, too. Mourners at Larkspur tend to walk the trail to the burial site wearing denim and hiking boots, not black suits.”

See the link in bio to read the full article. There are some really amazing photos in there, too.

📸: A green burial honoring Joy Doherty at Larkspur Conservation, about 40 miles outside Nashville. Orion Pahl/Larkspur Conservation

08/24/2025

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08/22/2025

08/21/2025

Registration is open for the next Companion Animal Doula course! I hope to see you in class 🩵🐾🩵

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their families 🐾

UVM's Companion Animal End-of-Life Doula Certificate program prepares you with a rewarding career skillset as a pet death doula, supporting families through one of life's most challenging moments.

Why choose UVM?

- Expert-led curriculum in end-of-life care
- Join a network of 4,000+ program alumni
- Flexible online learning for working professionals

⏰ Registration deadline: September 1

Whether you're a veterinary professional, pet behavior professional, animal lover, or seeking a new professional skill, this program offers the expertise and community support you need to excel.

Register today! https://bit.ly/3ypFTW4

08/19/2025

There’s still openings for the University of Vermont’s Fall Companion Animal Doula Course! I’m happy to answer any questions and hope to see some of you in my next class!

When a beloved animal is nearing end-of-life, stress can be high. Enter UVM's End-of-Life Doula program specializing in companion animals.