MOVING THROUGH

I AM AN END-OF-LIFE GUIDE/DEATH DOULA.
I HELP PEOPLE MAKE SENSE OF DYING. WHETHER YOU HAVE A TERMINAL ILLNESS OR WANT TO ASSIST YOUR FAMILY WITH PLANNING AHEAD, I HELP YOU MOVE THROUGH THE TRANSITION WITH GRACE AND MEANING.

As a Deathworker I want to empower people to take ownership of their life journey, to move through what can be a beautiful process.

Our society doesn’t place nearly enough value or significance on the dying. Death should be a sacred act. It should be honored and approached with intention. It should be celebrated the way birth is because death, in a way, is similar to birth.

Together, we can plan ahead (to the best of our ability) so when the time comes, there is less stress, less fear, greater acceptance, and more familiarity.

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SERVICES

Moving Through is an End of Life - Death Doula service facilitated by me, Selena Jong. Death Doulas are trained to assist the dying and their care circles. We create a holistic container for all the different aspects of the end of life experience.

In the sacred space, I offer compassionate companionship through this transitional phase. I provide emotional and spiritual support, legacy creation, living funerals and ritual guidance. Embracing the belief that death is a transition, not an end, I facilitate meaningful observances, fostering an environment of support and connection. Whether it's crafting personalized rituals, assisting with practical arrangements, or simply being a comforting presence, I am here to honor each unique passage with grace and reverence.

Services include (but not limited to):

Companionship in person or by phone
Death Education (visits with family)
Legacy Work and Story-keeping
Living and Home Funeral/Memorial Planning and Support
Resource and Logistical Support
11th Hour Care
Bedside Ceremony

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THE PRACTITIONER

Hi! My name is Selena and I’m a Death Doula. I help people navigate and move through the dying process. I assist the dying and their loved ones through a difficult time so they can create meaningful celebration and be in deeper connection with each other.

My inspiration to become a Death Doula came from my experience with my dad. In 2019 he suffered a brain anurism and had to be taken off life support. I was in San Diego, CA and he was in Vancouver, BC Canada. Although he was unconscious during our last interaction, the social worker handed me the phone and I was given the opportunity to say a few last words to him. Naturally, I felt inspired to lead a meditation guiding him through the portal into his next life. I knew he could hear me and feel my energy. I knew he felt safe and loved even though I was not physically next to him. I flew out to see him the next day after he died. The next few days were hectic and stressful as we attempted to navigate his disorganized life. I had to rush to cremate him and wasn’t able to hold a celebration due to time constraints. Looking back, and knowing what I know now, has inspired me to help empower people to take the entire process into their hands, to plan ahead, and to be prepared. Dying is a beautiful and sacred event. Having to deal with the paperwork, decisions and stress of it all is not.

If you’re curious, feel free to contact me and we can chat. Even a conversation is the beginning of empowering yourself and your loved ones during this tough time. You don’t have to do this alone. Deathwork is community work.