End of Life Care Support—Beyond Hospice
Death is something we all face, but you don’t have to face it unprepared or alone.
As a death doula, I offer compassionate, non-medical support to individuals and families before, during, and after the dying process.
I create space for honest conversations about death, help you think through what matters most, and support you in making choices that reflect your values, wishes, and the way you want to be cared for.
You don’t have to carry it all alone.
As we approach the end of their life, there can be so much to carry—grief, fear, exhaustion, uncertainty, and the pressure to make decisions when you may not feel ready.
As a Death Doula (or End of Life Companion), I am here to bring calm into that space.
I offer holistic, non-medical support that can include emotional and spiritual care, help with planning and reflection, legacy work, and advocating for your loved one’s wishes and dignity.
I work alongside hospice and your care team, allowing them to focus on medical care while I help you and your family navigate the rest.
Together, we will make sure that your loved one feels seen, heard, and honored; and that you feel a little more supported, grounded, and prepared for the journey.
With a healthcare background in crisis support and anxiety treatment, I understand the complexities families face and provide support that is grounded, respectful, and values-aligned.
What I Offer
In-Person Support (Houston)
Bedside presence, comfort measures, caregiver support, and practical assistance in-home or in care settings.
Sitting Vigil
Compassionate presence during active dying — so your loved one is not alone, and your family feels supported.
Holistic Support
Emotional, spiritual, and practical support that respects your values and helps stabilize the household.
Conflict Resolution
Navigate difficult conversations, work through disagreements, and find common ground.
Bereavement Support
Hold space for grief, honoring loss, and finding a way forward through love and remembrance.
Metaphorical Funeral
Ritualize life’s endings to honor what was, grieve what’s gone, and make room for who we’re becoming.
Virtual Doula Services (Nationwide)
Guidance and planning via video call — emotional support, family coordination, and next-step clarity from anywhere.
Respite Care for Caregivers
Relief time for family caregivers to rest and recover — with confidence your loved one is cared for.
Legacy Projects
Meaningful letters, recordings, tributes, or memory prompts — preserving what matters most for generations.
Advanced Care Planning
Clarify your wishes, make your voice heard, and give your loved ones peace of mind.
Death over Dinner
Create space for honest conversations about death and deeper connection—one meal at a time.
Living Funeral
Celebrate life, share what often goes unsaid, and express Love while there’s still time to feel it.
I work alongside hospice and other members of your care team, leaning on them for medical expertise while I focus on education, emotional support, advocacy, planning, to help you and your loved ones navigate the experience with greater clarity and dignity.
End-of-life planning is an act of love—for yourself and for the people who will walk beside you.
Why End-of-Life Planning Matters
Planning for the end of life isn’t about giving up or focusing on death.
It’s about making room for what matters most while you’re still here.
When your wishes are clear and your loved ones know what matters to you, there can be less confusion, conflict, and uncertainty during an already difficult time. Planning can give you more choice and peace of mind—and give your loved ones the confidence to honor your wishes when you may no longer be able to speak for yourself.
Together, we can explore:
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What does a meaningful, dignified death look like to you?
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What would you want your loved ones and care team to know?
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What do you want to leave behind, say, share, or pass on?
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How can you have the conversations that are often hard to begin?
How can your voice, values, and wishes stay at the center of your care?
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How can your voice, values, and wishes stay at the center of your care?
Services & Pricing
Whether you need help creating a plan, sitting vigil, or guiding your family through the final days — you don't have to do this alone.
Get help sorting through decisions, talking through concerns, and figuring out the next immediate steps with more calm and clarity.
For families starting hospice or feeling overwhelmed by what comes next.
What’s included:
90-120 min intake + family alignment session
“Next 72 Hours” action plan (roles, calls, comfort setup, visitor boundaries)
Values & wishes snapshot + questions to ask your hospice team
7 days text support
Hands on support with changing needs and planning in the final weeks.
For families who want ongoing guidance and in-person support as their loved one nears death.
What’s included:
Everything in the First Light Plan + light legacy work
Up to 10 hours in-person support (daytime visits)
Care plan (non-medical)
Priority text support (7am–7pm daily)
Intimate support from planning through the first month after death.
For families who want on-call support before, during, and after their loved one’s death.
What’s Included:
Priority on-call window + flexible scheduling
Up to 24 total hours (planning sessions + bedside presence)
Family communications support + visitor boundary management
Legacy mini-project (letters, recordings, or memory prompts)
30-day aftercare support (3 follow-up sessions)
Collect the memories. Have the hard conversations. Prepare for what’s ahead.
For families who want to celebrate their loved one’s life, make plans for their final days, and come together around what matters most.
What’s included:
Life & Legacy — Share stories, save memories, and capture the things you want to remember through letters, voice notes, and guided questions.
Vigil Planning — Plan how to make your loved one’s final days as peaceful and comfortable as possible.
Family Conversations — Make space for honest talks, work through disagreements, and get clear on what everyone needs.
14 Days of Support — Get support during business hours to talk through questions, concerns, and next steps.
Vigil Presence (Bedside Support Blocks)
A calm, caring presence during hospital or hospice stays, offering comfort, connection, and support.
2 hours
Compassionate presence during active dying — so your loved one is not alone, and your family can rest.
Additional Services
Providing caregivers with time to rest and recharge, knowing their loved one continues to receive compassionate care and support.
Total of 3 hours daytime
Clarifying care wishes, honoring personal values, and helping loved ones feel more prepared and at peace with the decisions ahead.
Compassionate support through grief, creating space to feel, honor the loss, and find a way forward.
A safe space to slow down, ask questions, and face the end-of-life journey with more clarity and less fear.
Whether you’re preparing for your own death or supporting someone you love, we’ll talk through what’s happening, what matters most, and what you need to feel more supported.
Together, we can explore care planning, wishes and values, legacy and reflection, and ways to protect dignity and create more connection along the way.
You don’t have to have all the answers. You just have to start the conversation.
What if you didn’t have to wait until you died to hear how much you mean to the people you love?
A Living Funeral is a meaningful gathering held while you’re still alive. A chance to pause, reflect, and celebrate your life with the people who matter most.
Together, we create a personalized experience that gives your loved ones the opportunity to share their memories, gratitude, stories, love, and hopes with you while you’re here to receive them.
This can be a beautiful space to:
Celebrate your life. Honor the experiences, people, lessons, and moments that have shaped you.
Hear what often goes unsaid. Create space for loved ones to express their love, appreciation, and gratitude.
Reflect on your legacy. Explore what you’ve given, what you’ve learned, and what you want to leave behind.
Create meaningful memories. Gather the people you love for an experience you can all carry with you.
Make peace and deepen connection. Offer opportunities for forgiveness, healing, and heartfelt conversation.
There is no one right way to have a Living Funeral. It can be quiet and intimate, joyful and celebratory, spiritual, creative, or a little bit of everything.
This is your life. Your people. Your story. Your opportunity to be witnessed, celebrated, and loved—while you’re here to feel it.
Good food. Honest conversations. Deeper connection.
Talking about death isn’t always easy, but it can bring us closer to the people we love and help us make more of the time we have together.
Death Over Dinner is an opportunity to bring people together to talk about death, share what matters most, and say the things that often go unsaid.
During this consultation, we’ll plan a meaningful gathering that feels right for you and your guests—from shaping the conversation to choosing the meal. Whether you’d like to cook, have me prepare the food for an additional fee, or arrange catering, we’ll bring your vision to life.
Because talking about death isn’t just about dying. It’s about how we live, love, and show up for each other while we’re here.
Why Choose Gari?
Choosing a doula is a deeply personal decision — you're inviting someone into a sacred journey.
Death is one of life’s most tender transitions, and no one should have to navigate it without care, support, and understanding.
My work is about making space for the conversations we avoid, honoring the wishes and dignity of the person who is dying, and helping families feel more grounded in the face of the unknown. From planning and advocacy to legacy work and grief support, I help bring clarity to the chaos and connection to the moments that matter most.
This isn’t about making death easy. It’s about making sure there’s room for Love, choice, and humanity through it all.
IDLM trained
Alumna of the International Doula Life Movement program. Trained to support families through end-of-life transitions with compassion and structure.
Holistic Support, Grounded & Respectful
Support that honors your beliefs, culture, boundaries, and the way your family wants this chapter to unfold.
Personalized Care
Care is shaped around you and your family’s specific needs and values to always ensure dignity and agency.
Let’s Work Together
If you're not sure what you need right now… that's okay.
You don't need perfect words.
Start where you are, and I will help you find the next best step.
Serving Houston, TX 77002 and surrounding areas
Response typically within 24 hours. If urgent, call or text.