Accompanying people who are dying

Would you like company and support as you walk towards death?

Dying can be a profound and sacred time where sadness and suffering are intermingled with joy and deep peace. Accessing the gifts in dying may require the presence of someone who is at ease with its many challenges.

My desire is to help facilitate a natural unfolding and enable you to transition with dignity, inner-calm and simplicity. This may involve our working together on a variety of practical, emotional and spiritual matters. I am here to listen deeply and without judgement to whatever comes up, bringing warmth and wisdom, patience and understanding.

Whether you are in a situation of knowing that your death is not far off, or have a loved one who is dying, having someone accompany you through the process can make a huge difference to your experience of dying.

I offer:

  • tailored support for people walking towards death, including being with any aspect of the journey that is proving challenging
  • listening, and being present to all the emotions death brings up – anger, fear, relief, guilt, regret . . .
  • help with healing relationships that have come unstuck along life’s journey
  • honouring the achievements, contributions and uniqueness of your life
  • assistance with practicalities like Advance Care Plans, funeral wishes and sorting belongings
  • simple rituals or ceremonies to aid your transition
  • allowing the timeliness of death when it comes

Click here to arrange an introductory chat.

Charge:  1hr session $60-$90 depending on ability to pay

We can meet in person or on Skype or Zoom

Kind Words:

When my brother-in-law became very fragile… it was wonderful to observe how Margaret  coped with such gentleness, but great strength and understanding of what was required. Her skill and compassion enabled a very strong-minded old gentleman, with high ideals, but no religious attachment, to end his life comfortably and at peace.
Bibi

Those hours we sat together, Margaret, not saying much, just being with E. were very special to me. If you hadn’t been there those times would have been very different. That brought me comfort.
Bob R.

Margaret has a deep personal trust in the process of living and dying. She respects the dying person’s needs, and is led by them for timing and intervention. Her blend of practical sense, objectivity, caring, calm presence, and humour, smooth the process for all concerned.
Joanna