Discovery Call:
Engaging with us begins with a conversation.
This 20–30 minute call offers a calm, confidential space to share your situation, ask questions, and explore whether our support feels aligned.
During this call, we will:
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Learn about your current circumstances and immediate concerns
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Offer practical insight and clarity around possible next steps
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Discuss the types of support that may be helpful
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Answer questions about how we work and what to expect
There is no pressure or obligation — simply an opportunity to begin with intention
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1 Hour Support Session:
Sometimes what is needed is simply a dedicated hour of thoughtful conversation.
We offer individual one-hour sessions for those who would benefit from guidance, clarity, or professional perspective without committing to a larger package of support.
This option is especially helpful when you are in the immediate intensity of a loved one actively dying and need spot guidance — help thinking through decisions, bedside dynamics, or what may be unfolding.
Whether you are just beginning your planning or navigating a pressing moment, this session provides focused, grounded support.
10 Hour Support Package:
For those seeking foundational doula support, we offer a flexible 10-hour package at a reduced rate of $125 per hour (a savings from our standard $150 hourly rate) that may be used for any of our services.
This package allows care to unfold according to your needs rather than being confined to a single service.
The total package fee of $1,250 is divided into two payments:
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50% ($625) due at the start of our engagement
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50% ($625) due upon completion of the 10 hours
Additional hours may be added as needed and billed at $125 per hour.
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Creating a Conscious Death Plan:
Death Doula Cincinnati has created a comprehensive Conscious Death Plan, which we share openly as a gift to our community. See Death Plan here.
For those who desire guided support, we offer a personalized planning process using this document as our foundation.
Together, we will:
Engage in a focused and meaningful intake conversation to understand your circumstances, values, and emotional landscape
Clarify your wishes and preferences for before, during, and after death
Explore practical considerations, potential scenarios, and areas that may require additional preparation
While the document itself is freely shared this service provides the depth, conversation, and professional guidance that bring the plan fully to life.
We recommend beginning with a two-hour session. Additional time may be scheduled as needed, depending on the complexity of your situation and the level of collaboration desired.
Book a complimentary call to discuss the best way to move forward.
The Guided Passage Experience:
The Guided Passage Experience offers comprehensive, personalized support before, during, and after death, blending intentional planning, bedside presence, and legacy work with practical and emotional guidance. Rooted in preparation rather than control, this engagement empowers families to care for their own dying person with confidence while knowing we are available when needed.
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Engaged presence and thoughtful guidance before, during, and after death
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Legacy support, ceremony planning, and hands-on assistance for families
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Creation of a carefully curated space around the dying process — not to control what unfolds, but to ensure that what can be prepared is prepared
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Intentional planning, clear communication, and steady presence that reflect the client’s wishes, values, and emotional needs
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Empowerment for families to care for their own dying person with confidence and tenderness
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Guidance, education, and reassurance so loved ones feel capable of tending to the bedside themselves
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Presence when needed and the willingness to step back when families are ready
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Support through both the practical details and emotional realities of dying
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A fully personalized experience rooted in deep listening, calm steadiness, and reverence for the uniqueness of each life and dying passage
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Rates and Packages
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Hourly rate $150
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Complimentary Discovery Call
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10 Hour Support Package
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Creating a Conscious Death Plan
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The Guided Passage Experience
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Guidance with advance directives, including Health Care Power of Attorney, Living Will documents, and Do Not Resuscitate orders
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Creation of a comprehensive Conscious Death Plan that outlines wishes and intentions for before, during, and after death
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Steady support in navigating the emotional and practical realities of end of life
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Assistance in creating meaningful legacy pieces such as letters, recordings, ethical wills, and intentional good-byes
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Thoughtful planning of vigils, ceremonies, and rituals that reflect personal beliefs and values
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Education and support that empower families to care for their own dying person
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Connection to trusted grief resources and continued support for loved ones after death
Our Services
Every person and every circumstance is unique. There is no single approach that fits all. The following represents examples of the support we may provide:
"Planning is self-care. It is also a major act of love, giving friends & family clarity, direction, and most of all ease in the midst of loss and grief."
~ Grayson Schultz, Writer, Activist, Health Nerd, and Polymath