Why I became a death doula
Visitation
My mother died in June of 2019. It took us months to decide on a gravestone, and the the pandemic slowed everything down. It was finally installed after Thanksgiving, but then it was winter. Yesterday we finally had a beautiful day to visit in person. Her sisters and mother (who turns 91 today. Happy birthday, […]
Music, Mortality and Mixtapes
As the mourners took their seats in preparation for spoken eulogies from his stepson and a minister, they heard playing from the speakers over their heads the boisterous sound of The Lone Ranger theme song. What should have been a moment for quiet reflection was interrupted by the sound of giggling and surprise. My husband […]
Why I became a death doula
I acknowledge Death in the room, now. I turn the light on and let it come out and dwell in life and contribute to my plans and decisions.
