Our Services
Compassionate support through life's final journey. Empowering families and individuals in Kansas City with personalized end-of-life care and guidance as a dedicated death doula.
Local Services Offered
End of life paperwork
Creating and implementing a death plan
Spiritual counseling & guidance
Sitting vigil (bedside)
Providing Resources on after-care
Caregiver support
Planning and facilitating rituals
Pet Death Support
Each client and their caregivers are different. We tailor our services to your needs once we communicate and meet for the first time. Below is a list of the services we offer for our local Kansas City community. Our hourly rate is $75 with a sliding scale. We have an opportunity for sliding scale and donations.
These services are available to local clients and those in far distances. Depending on where you are in your journey, as the caregiver or the one in their end-of-life, we will tailor the services to your needs. If you are coming to Liminal prior to any illness, we can work together too!
Virtual Services Offered
Virtual death planning sessions
Caregiver support
Email/Text support
Grief support (not therapy)
How It Works - The Process
Here's what will happen when you sign up for death midwifery.
Introductory Call
First, we'll have a call where you can share with me what is going on, answer a few questions, and get to know more about Liminal Deathcare
Home Visit
Next, we'll have a home visit to speak in more depth, access where you or your loved one is in the journey, and create a plan for next steps.
Walk Together
Each person's death is different. We tend to work with people for 3-6 months and develop a flexible schedule that adapts through the dying person's journey. We don’t all get that much time to plan and that is okay so call us at any point of your end of life journey.
FAQ
What is a Death Doula or Midwife?
A Death Doula or Death Midwife is a trained professional who provides support, guidance, and advocacy during the dying process and after death. They offer emotional and spiritual support, education on end-of-life options, assistance with advanced care planning, and help with practical aspects of death and funeral arrangements. Working alongside medical professionals and hospice teams, death doulas aim to ensure the client's wishes are respected, providing comfort and companionship to promote a peaceful end-of-life experience.
Is a Death Doula the same thing as Hospice?
No, a Death Doula and Hospice are not the same thing, although they can work together to support individuals during the end-of-life journey.
While there may be some overlap in the services they provide, a Death Doula's role is more focused on emotional and non-medical support, whereas Hospice provides medical care and support through a multidisciplinary team. It's common for Death Doulas to collaborate with hospice services to enhance the overall care and support provided to individuals and their families during the end-of-life journey.
Why should I have a Death Doula?
A death doula offers emotional support, personalized guidance, advocacy, and companionship, promoting a holistic and empowering end-of-life experience.
In a death-phobic culture, a death doula can offer you direct communication and clarity where others may waver.
Does insurance cover these services?
Health insurance generally does not cover the services of death doulas. Death doula services are considered non-medical, focused on emotional and practical support rather than medical care. As a result, they are typically not reimbursed by health insurance providers.
When should I contact a Doula?
Contact a death doula when you or your loved one are facing a life-limiting illness, contemplating end-of-life decisions, or seeking support and guidance throughout the dying process.
You do not have to be actively dying to begin working with a death doula. All persons 18+ can and are recommended to have an end of life plan.
Do Doulas charge for their services?
Yes, death doulas typically charge for their services. The fees can vary depending on factors such as the level of support needed, the duration of engagement, and the specific services provided. It's important to discuss the fee structure and any financial considerations with a death doula during the initial consultation or inquiry.
Start your journey with compassionate end-of-life support.
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