Death doula & end of life companionship

I’m Kay — a Death Doula, Soul Midwife and Priestess with over 20 years of experience supporting people at the end of life, both within the NHS and privately. I bring calm presence, deep listening and simple, meaningful ritual to help individuals and families feel steadier and less alone. I also support people through grief, the tender period after death, and pet loss. My work is gentle, human and offered on a donation basis so it remains accessible to anyone who needs it.

Offering From the Heart

My end‑of‑life work is offered on a donation basis. This allows each person or family to contribute in a way that feels right for them — whether that is a small gesture, a heartfelt offering, or simply gratitude.

Your donation supports the time, presence and energy I bring to this work, and helps me continue offering companionship to those who need it most.

No one is ever refused support due to finances.

End‑of‑Life Companionship

• Sitting vigil

• Creating a peaceful environment

• Reading, singing, storytelling or quiet presence

• Respite for caregivers

Soul Midwifery

• Emotional and spiritual companionship

• Support through inner stages of dying

• Sound, breath, rhythm or gentle touch (if welcomed) • Rituals for release, completion and crossing

Family Support

• Guidance on emotional and energetic stages

• Early grief support

• Encouraging communication and connection

• Family‑friendly rituals

After‑Death Support

• Gentle guidance in the hours and days after death • Rituals to honour the moment and the body • Holding space for early grief

Emotional & Spiritual Support

• Gentle companionship

• Support through fear, uncertainty and overwhelm

• Grounding practices, blessings and simple ritual

• A calm presence during intensity or transition

Ritual & Ceremony

• Threshold rituals

• Altars, memory spaces and symbolic acts

• Post‑death rituals (washing, anointing, honouring the body)

• Sacred witnessing of the moment of passing

Legacy & Meaning‑Making

• Storytelling and life review

• Letters, recordings and keepsakes

• Facilitating final messages

Pet Loss Support

• Compassionate support for animal bereavement

• Informed by Blue Cross pet‑loss volunteer training • Gentle space for grief, memory and meaning

my work blends practical steadiness with spiritual depth.

I offer:

• a calm, grounded presence

• deep listening and emotional steadiness

• ritual literacy for those seeking meaning

• inclusive, non‑judgemental support

• companionship shaped entirely around what feels right for the individual

Every journey is unique. My role is to meet you exactly where you are.

Who I Support

• Individuals preparing for death

• People receiving palliative or hospice care

• Families navigating the dying process

• Those seeking ritual or spiritual grounding

• Anyone experiencing grief or early bereavement

• People grieving the loss of a pet

• Anyone wanting a more conscious, peaceful or personalised end‑of‑life experience

My work is non‑medical and non‑clinical. I do not replace medical teams, hospice care or legal professionals. I offer emotional, spiritual and practical companionship alongside existing care.