NORMALIZING THE SANCTITY OF DEATH

The concept of life as a circle is acknowledged in multiple religions and philosophies. Death was accepted as part of the journey of life and was revered, prepared for and honored.

Early cultures encouraged the public expression of grief and provided support for the bereaved. And, they emphasized ongoing maintenance of personal bonds with the dead.

Today we live in a death-denying culture. We celebrate birth, but we fear death. We’ve lost the art of dying well and mindful completion of the circle.

At Circle of Life Deathcare we strive to normalize the sacredness of death, honor ancient practices and offer an array of services to compassionately facilitate the soul’s journey onward, while gently supporting loved ones.

THE THREE PILLARS OF DEATHCARE

PLANNING

Determining one’s wishes and values is an empowering experience. Planning for the end can influence the life you want to lead. Give the gift of clarity and organization to your caregivers.

SUPPORTING

When it comes to one’s transition process or caring for your dying loved one, you don’t have to be alone. We provide compassionate support and assistance to more easily move through a difficult and trying time.

HONORING

Ritual and ceremony are vibrant parts of the human experience. Embracing the wishes of a loved one can invite deep meaning into sorrow. Celebrate your loved one with customized funerals and wakes.

I'M LISA,

nice to meet you!

I am no stranger to death and grief. My heart has endured way more than I could have ever imagined. I’ve experienced and witnessed great suffering.

But out of these profound losses came an insatiable curiosity that fostered these questions. Why do we fear death? Where do we go? How can we do death better? How can we heal after a loss?

After years of pondering these topics, I created Circle of Life Deathcare to offer the many services I wish I would have had after going through my losses without enough support.

MORE ABOUT LISA

END OF LIFE PLANNING

Create a holistic plan that includes understanding and completing important documents like advance directives, taking inventory of your financial health, making decisions about who’s responsible for honoring your wishes, and organizing your real and digital assets. Ensure your chosen representatives are completely organized with everything at their fingertips.

ACTIVE DYING SUPPORT

As the last breath draws near, emotions run high and this is when patients and caregivers need the invaluable support of end of life doulas. I work with the client to clarify expectations, boundaries and wishes for final transition and convey these to family/caregivers. Feel informed, empowered and supported, so that you can meet any challenge that lies ahead with confidence and peace.

A close up of someone holding a rose at a funeral

FUNERAL PLANNING

Know your disposition options and what they entail, local providers, and the cost of these services to ensure that you not only know all the options that you have available; traditional, green, cremation, aquamation, home funeral, but that you also know your rights around planning a funeral. Additionally, a clear plan will ensure your wishes are followed in detail and your loved ones are left in peace and without question regarding disposition.

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