My Services
Death Doula Services
Your first hourlong consultation is free — offered in person, by phone, or via Zoom. This is a chance to explore your needs and receive informed recommendations for the journey ahead.
To schedule a consultation:
- Call or text: 919-576-9243
- Email: heartwood.death.doula@gmail.com
- Schedule a time at: https://calendly.com/heartwood-death-doula
Holly brings deep knowledge and compassionate presence to homes, nursing centers, and hospice facilities — where you live. Her services are rooted in knowledge and experience, emotional support, and spiritual care for individuals and families facing serious illness or end-of-life transitions.
Educational and Supportive Services:
- Accompanying clients who are Voluntarily Stopping Eating and Drinking (VSED)
- Understanding dementia, advanced illness, palliative care, and hospice
- Navigating terminal diagnoses with clarity and compassion
- Training caregivers in safe, loving hands-on care
- Teaching coping strategies for emotional and physical changes
- Preparing loved ones for what to expect as death approaches
- Providing bedside companionship and emotional support
- Planning final days with intention and dignity
- Assisting with healthcare power of attorney and advance directives
- Offering anticipatory grief counseling for loved ones
Rates: $85 per hour | 10 hours: $800 | 20 hours: $1,550
Bereavement and Grief Counseling
Holly offers informed, empathetic support for those grieving — before and after loss.
- Anticipatory grief counseling: Learn coping skills while supporting a loved one through illness
- Bereavement counseling: Understand grief’s emotional and physical impact, and learn how to process what you’re going through
- Pet grief counseling: Honor your deep bond and the loss of beloved animal companions
Rate: $85 per session
Spiritual Counseling
Spiritual counseling is a reflective, sacred space to explore your beliefs, doubts, and questions. Holly offers informed companionship for those navigating faith transitions, religious trauma, or seeking deeper meaning.
Rate: $85 per session
Elder Counseling
Older adults face unique emotional and spiritual challenges. Holly provides knowledgeable, compassionate counseling to help elders find purpose, process change, and feel supported. She guides elders through transitions, including loss of independence and relocation.
Rate: $85 per session
End-of-Life / Death Doula Mentoring
As a seasoned death doula, Holly mentors those beginning their journey in end-of-life care. Her guidance is rooted in years of training, experience, building emotional resilience, and learning practical wisdom to help you build confidence, clarity, and skills. Whether you're just starting out or seeking deeper support, I’m here to walk beside you as you grow.
Rate: $70 per session
Ceremonies and Officiating
Holly brings thoughtful planning and deep understanding to life’s milestone events.
- Funerals and Memorials: Expert guidance in creating meaningful services. Rate: $500
- Rituals of Remembrance: Personalized ceremonies to honor life and legacy. Rate: $500
- Living Funerals: Celebrate your life with loved ones — while you’re here to enjoy it. Rate: $600
- Weddings: Bespoke, heartfelt ceremonies to mark your commitment. Rate: $450–$600