Peaceful End of Life-Death Doula

12/11/2025

"Most of us spend more time planning baby showers and vacations than we do planning the final season of life -- yet this is one of the most sacred transitions we'll ever experience."

This is exactly why I wrote How to Choose the Right Hospice.
No family should have to make life-changing decisions in a moment of panic or grief.

If you want to feel empowered, educated, and supported — this book is for you.

📘 Purchase your copy today:
https://www.peacefulendoflife.com/product/how-to-choose-the-right-hospice/

12/03/2025

✨ “Give yourself grace—healing doesn’t follow a calendar.

12/01/2025

💜 Talking about death can be the greatest gift you give your loved ones

When we have the courage to open up about end-of-life wishes — not just for ourselves, but for the people we love — we offer them clarity, peace, and a path forward.

If you’ve been avoiding that talk, this new article might help you find the words.

👉 Read more:

Talking about death brings clarity, peace, and connection. Learn why these conversations are a gift to your loved ones — not a burden — and how to begin.

11/19/2025

Most of us spend more time planning baby showers and vacations than we do planning the final season of life – yet this is one of the most sacred transitions we’ll ever experience.

Melissa Wood, End of Life Doula and Author of "How to Choose the Right Hospice"

https://www.peacefulendoflife.com/.../how-to-choose-the.../

11/18/2025

Some days it feels like grief has taken over your whole story. The energy you used to have, the version of you that felt lighter, the certainty that life would follow a simple script. What you often forget is how much strength it takes just to keep loving in a world that no longer holds your person. Every tear, every moment you choose to get out of bed again, is proof that your heart is still doing sacred work, even when no one sees it. You are not behind in healing. You are surviving something most people could not imagine. 🕊️

11/15/2025

“Do you think we ever get the chance
to talk with them again…
the ones we miss?” asked Rabbit.

“I think we already do,” said Bear.
“Every time we sit in the quiet
and open our hearts,
they meet us there…
different now,
but still themselves.”

©️Tara Shannon

11/14/2025

Beautiful

On those days….

For anyone who needs it tonight

💛

From Joy Chose You 📗

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11/12/2025

And this is one of the many reasons why I wrote my book, "How to Choose the Right Hospice." There are just too many hospice agencies out there that are focused on money, and NOT patient care and dignity at the end of life.

https://hospicenews.com/2025/11/10/hospice-fraud-sentences-indictments-handed-down-in-2-hotbed-states/?fbclid=IwY2xjawOBsX5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeJ-v2s-EV8-rZwDcONohf6Io_-pCoSKet4eVV_aoUaEyem0DTByOL6bz55P8_aem_d11Vmw4btsgcNaX174ma7A

Two groups of perpetrators are facing justice after allegedly committing hospice fraud. The California Attorney General’s office has secured the

11/11/2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8X27DW3wWU

Most families make hospice decisions in moments of fear or urgency — but taking time to research and interview hospices agencies, can help you choose the rig...

11/08/2025

💜 Exciting news!

My new guidebook — How to Choose the Right Hospice: A Compassionate Guide for Families — is now available.

This 66-page printable resource helps families ask the right questions, compare hospice providers side by side, and make one of life’s most important decisions with clarity, confidence, and peace.

Choosing hospice shouldn’t be rushed or confusing. This guide is designed to bring calm to a difficult time — empowering you to choose the care that truly aligns with your loved one’s values and needs.

🛒 Now available as a digital download: peacefulendoflife.com/shop

Every question you ask is an act of love. 🌿

💬 If you know someone who’s navigating hospice decisions, please share this post — it might bring them comfort and clarity when they need it most.

10/30/2025

Dia de Mu***os (Nov 1-2) is a beautiful tradition, reminding us that love doesn't disappear when life ends -- it transforms.

Whether through photos, flowers or quiet reflection, take a moment to remember the souls who've shaped your journey.

As a Death Doula, I see every day how remembrance heals.

How do you honor your loved ones this time of year? 💜

10/22/2025

So true....live your life with joy and spend time doing things you love 🌷🌞

Never 🪴👩🏻‍🌾🪏