Services
Small Hours End-of-Life Doula Services
The demand for compassionate and supportive end-of-life care for Australia’s ageing population is growing.
An end-of-life doula, also known as a death doula, provides non-medical, physical, emotional, and spiritual support to those nearing the end of their life, their loved ones, and anyone who wants to be proactive about their end-of-life.
From navigating paperwork to orchestrating funeral arrangements, end-of-life doulas help you navigate the complexities of life’s final chapter. Beyond the logistical, end-of-life doulas play the crucial role of lending a listening ear, a source of strength for family and friends grappling with grief and loss. End-of-life doulas can help make the transition easier for everyone involved by providing compassionate care and support during a difficult time.
Small Hours is a Melbourne-based end-of-life-doula service that transcends the conventional. We specialise in personalised and holistic end-of-life support, including practical assistance, companionship, and grief support.
Services
End-of-life planning
From education and resources to exploring and documenting your wishes, get support with advance care planning, organising essential personal matters, legacy projects, planning rituals and ceremonies, and coordinating care for a holistic and meaningful end-of-life experience.
End-of-life support
Get compassionate care navigating the end of life. Support includes advocacy, creating sacred and comforting spaces, respite for caregivers, vigil planning, companionship, and emotional and spiritual care.
Memorial and bereavement
Get support after the death of a family member, friend, or beloved pet. Services include communications, organising vigils, wakes, funerals, rituals, memorial services, coordinating documents, and providing companionship and grief support.
Sliding-scale pricing
Financial considerations should never be a barrier to compassionate end-of-life care. Our sliding scale pricing model lets you choose a flexible rate from $70 to $120 per hour with packages available. This approach ensures that our services remain accessible to a diverse community.
We operate on trust. Kindly consider that if you choose the lowest price on the scale while having the means to afford higher options, you may unintentionally limit access for those genuinely needing financial flexibility.
Embracing honesty about your financial situation in your interaction with sliding scale practices contributes to developing robust and sustainable communities. It also acknowledges the efforts of professionals like myself, who have families and financial responsibilities. Furthermore, fair compensation enables me to dedicate more time and resources to providing free and lower-cost offerings. Your support fosters a balanced and supportive ecosystem for all involved.
Every situation is different
Please get in touch if you or someone you know would benefit from compassionate support around end-of-life issues. A free 20-minute consultation is available via phone or online. We will be happy to discuss your unique circumstances and a plan that is suitable for you.