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Empowered End-of-Life Journeys

End-of-Life Doula, Soul Midwife, Funeral Guide & Death Conversationalist

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INTRODUCING SOVEREIGN DEPARTURES

​Experiences related to death help shape our beliefs, values, fears and concerns about dying and ultimately this thinking flows on to impact how we personally experience the end of life as well as grief and bereavement, over our lifetime. ​As an End-of-Life Doula I join the team of people walking alongside a dying person and their loved ones as they have their journey with death. My offering is one of gentle guidance and care to inform, to empower and to enable each person to have the best experience that they can of dying, death and bereavement.​Drawing on a broad range of non-medical skills and holistic modalities, I provide practical, emotional, and spiritual support that is personalised for each individual, with deep respect for their situation. ​My belief is that when we can be open and courageous with each other about death, the golden threads of LOVE and HOPE woven through our heartbreaks will shine brighter and our griefs might become a little lighter to carry. 

“Death is our friend precisely because it brings us into absolute and passionate presence with all that is here, that is natural, that is love…"

Rainer Maria Rilke

WAYS I CAN SUPPORT YOU

END OF LIFE DOULA & SOUL MIDWIFE

Death can be the natural, sacred experience it was meant to be with the right preparation, guidance, kindness and support. 

 

As an End-of-life Doula and Holistic Healer I offer (non-medical) practical, emotional and spiritual support and companionship for dying people and their loved ones in the moments before, during and even after death. 

When is the best time to get in touch with an end-of-life doula?

The truth is, none of us will fail to die and so, the best time is anytime well before the end of life. Planning for your own death ensures your final wishes are recorded, and you have gifted your loved ones with the peace of mind that they can best honour you and your wishes. 

 Whatever stage you're at and whatever moves you to reach out to me, together we can explore your options, record your wishes and have a plan for your sacred end-of-life journey that others can follow.

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FUNERAL GUIDE & CEREMONIALIST

Funerals and memorials should strongly reflect an individual's personality and values and ideally they shouldn't result in the acquisition of unnecessary long-term debt

Did you know there is no legal requirement to engage a Funeral Director or Celebrant in New Zealand? The choice is quite literally yours!

With a little guidance you CAN do many things yourself, IF you wish.

Did you know that you can continue to care for your loved one at home after they have died and that you can hold your own funeral or memorial? Heartfelt, personalised approaches to honouring and celebrating a loved one through family-centred ceremonies can create beautiful, meaningful, and healing experiences and memories.  

If you would like to pre-plan your own funeral, get support with keeping a loved one at home after death, or holding a family-led ceremony I can work with you to best meet your families needs.

 

Together we can craft a unique occasion that is authentic to the person who has died while offering comfort to remaining loved ones.

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DEATH CONVERSATIONALIST

It is safe to talk about death and dying.

Talking about death will NOT kill you.

 Conversations about death or dying are only avoided until they can't be. Unfortunately, by then it can be too late for the most important conversations. ​​

Compassionate conversations have the power to unlock more peaceful, courageous and personally meaningful interactions...and this is particularly true when someone is at the end of their life. 

I coach individuals and teach workshops, events and private group conversations across a range of death topics. The purpose of my work is to encourage people to embrace the wisdom and beauty of death, to decrease their death anxiety and ditch their death phobia.

I love helping people dream up, design and plan for their own empowered end-of-life journey and watching as their appreciation for (and enjoyment of) LIFE increases as a result of this work. 

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I had no one else who could give me the anchored, experienced support that I needed during my mum’s last days on earth. I was lost, dense, and confused—so very confused. A lightbulb went on: Sherie from Sovereign Departures. I had followed Sherie for a while and remembered, in my time of need, how passionate and mission-led her work was. I reached out, and from our first call, Sherie placed me at the very centre of her heart, her service, and her presence. From there, I was held closely. Any questions I needed answered—and there were some hard questions—Sherie answered with the deepest care and wisdom. Right till the end, Sherie was there like a warm hug from angel wings.  It’s rare to see someone with unconditional love for their mahi. I’m so pleased Sherie has a calling to do this work. She will help and support so many, just as she did for me. Not shying away from any part of the death and dying experience—a very gifted and special woman, and Sovereign Departures is her gift to the world and the people. I hope you find your way to her at your and your loved ones’ time of need.

Ngā mihi nui

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