Natural death education, guidance, support and family led funerals in the Canberra region
Sigmund Freud told us "The goal of all life is death" and yet of all the goals we set ourselves, this one that we cannot
negotiate is often the one we do little or no planning for. But where do we start? We start by talking.
By talking we normalise an event that we will all have to face one day.
My name is Vickie Hingston-Jones, after 15 years of attending births I learnt that respect, privacy and open-minded support is vital when allowing the journey of life to unfold naturally and gently.
This is done with -
Information - providing options, assistance with planning, choosing care providers
Physical support - sitting, holding, walking, being present, keeping vigil
Emotional support - listening to hopes and fears, holding your space
The same three components contribute to a good death, one that is faced without fear or trauma.
Whether days or decades ahead, I give people space and resources to prepare for death
so the rest of their lives are not spent in fear of it.
When the time comes, with no agenda, I'm a companion on final journeys.
I'm a bridge between families and caregivers.
I'm a keeper of a calm peaceful space.
I am an end of life doula, a death walker, a soul midwife, you can create your own name for me.
I aim to make the end of life as gentle as the beginning.
Services
Private consultations and guidance:
to start the planning now that will help you live the rest of your life knowing that your wishes and needs will be met
or
if someone close to you is nearing the end of life, exploring the options available to meet their wishes and needs
Compassionate family support at home:
Co-ordinating resources, giving you a break, providing end of life advocacy, keeping vigil, whatever is needed to make
the end of life free of fear. Advising and assisting with at home after death care.
Funerals: Conducting intimate and personal family led funerals. Supporting natural burials and assisting in creating and leading ceremonies that truly honour a loved one
End of Life talks and discussion groups:
Beginning the conversation and looking at everything from advance care directives to funeral options
Costs
Initial phone consultation is free of charge
Payments for services are voluntary and based around your ability to support my work.
Public talks to community groups can be negotiated based on circumstances.
I can be contacted on 0422 008 759 or email vickiehj@me.com
negotiate is often the one we do little or no planning for. But where do we start? We start by talking.
By talking we normalise an event that we will all have to face one day.
My name is Vickie Hingston-Jones, after 15 years of attending births I learnt that respect, privacy and open-minded support is vital when allowing the journey of life to unfold naturally and gently.
This is done with -
Information - providing options, assistance with planning, choosing care providers
Physical support - sitting, holding, walking, being present, keeping vigil
Emotional support - listening to hopes and fears, holding your space
The same three components contribute to a good death, one that is faced without fear or trauma.
Whether days or decades ahead, I give people space and resources to prepare for death
so the rest of their lives are not spent in fear of it.
When the time comes, with no agenda, I'm a companion on final journeys.
I'm a bridge between families and caregivers.
I'm a keeper of a calm peaceful space.
I am an end of life doula, a death walker, a soul midwife, you can create your own name for me.
I aim to make the end of life as gentle as the beginning.
Services
Private consultations and guidance:
to start the planning now that will help you live the rest of your life knowing that your wishes and needs will be met
or
if someone close to you is nearing the end of life, exploring the options available to meet their wishes and needs
Compassionate family support at home:
Co-ordinating resources, giving you a break, providing end of life advocacy, keeping vigil, whatever is needed to make
the end of life free of fear. Advising and assisting with at home after death care.
Funerals: Conducting intimate and personal family led funerals. Supporting natural burials and assisting in creating and leading ceremonies that truly honour a loved one
End of Life talks and discussion groups:
Beginning the conversation and looking at everything from advance care directives to funeral options
Costs
Initial phone consultation is free of charge
Payments for services are voluntary and based around your ability to support my work.
Public talks to community groups can be negotiated based on circumstances.
I can be contacted on 0422 008 759 or email vickiehj@me.com
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Empowering choices at the end of life