Services Offered.
Death and Transition Care for all ages, races, genders, orientations, and abilities.
Services offered for our animal family members, too.
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I would love to help celebrate your loved ones on special anniversaries such as birth or death dates, with such things as:
Holding space for all feelings regarding your loved one
Storytelling
Cooking their favorite meal
Releasing any painful memories or associations with the person or their death
Laughing together, crying together, and everything in between
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I am able to support the patient and family during the cancer treatment process, including:
Transport and companionship to/from chemo and radiation treatments
Light housework, such a meal prep, laundry, dishes
Facilitating conversations with family
Accompanying to doctor’s visits
End of life pre-planning
Legacy projects
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I can provide comprehensive end of life support for the dying and their community of support through:
Advance directives, living wills
Legacy projects, life reviews
Digital legacy arrangements
Funeral and body disposition methods
Possessions and financial cataloging
Dependent and pet care
Important information and documents
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I can provide end of life support for the dying and their community of support through:
Companionship and sitting vigil
Caregiver respite
Body disposition arrangements
Obituary and eulogy writing
Traditional and home funeral guidance
Ritual or ceremony creation
Resources
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I am available to offer assistance to loved ones, caregivers, and families following a death by:
Wrapping up affairs
Closing accounts
Canceling services and utilities
Handling and processing mail
Locating passwords for online accounts
Grief support
Disposition of possessions
Reference: Going With Grace
Fees and Pay Structure
My current fee structure is "Pay What You Can." This ensures that everyone gets the care that they need regardless of their income or economic status. Hourly prices for this line of work on a sliding scale range from $60-$125. The amount that you would like to pay is completely up to you. Any amount will be accepted.
I am happy to work within any budget or income level. Let’s chat.
Make a donation.
If you would like to make a donation to support community care for those who don't have the means, I accept venmo to @erica-gerdes-1, Chase Quickpay/ Zelle at ericareid@gmail.com, or PayPal to ericareid@gmail.com.