Graceful Endings Doula Services
Providing Compassionate Support for End-of-Life
Welcome
Just as each of us has a unique set of fingerprints, each of us will have a unique death. Preparing for it will give you and your loved ones peace of mind. Think of preparing for end of life like planning a trip: you make lists, organize and share your plan with those around you. End of life planning is similar.
One of my terminal clients told me “life is about relationships” and he was right. The two of us built a relationship that allowed him to share his end of life wishes with his family and this empowered them to have healthy conversations around his death. This enabled everyone to have peace and even some joy while he lived out his remaining months.
Thoughts about the end of one’s life can be overwhelming and filled with uncertainty. I’m here to provide you extra support through comfort, guidance, and advocacy, ensuring that you and our loved ones can come together and grow as you say your final goodbyes.
My Personal Journey
My personal journey began in 1999 when I lost my father after multiple years of illness. I assisted with his care until he passed in hospice and shortly after, I began volunteering in hospice. Most recently I was my mom's caregiver walking beside her during her intimate journey with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). I was her sole caregiver and assisted with her end of life planning and death. The peace and gratitude I felt in the midst of grief is something I’d like others to experience during a difficult time. My experiences inspired me to further my education to become a certified End-Of-Life Doula. I've been a Doula as a hospice volunteer, in home settings and in a health care center for over a decade of combined experiences. It’s an honor to be invited into your life during this vulnerable time and if I can offer you some peace then that’s what I’d like to do. - Amy
Amy Blaubach
Certified End-of-Life Doula
Professional member of the MN Death Collaborative
MN Death Doula Amy
Jim, MN
Our brother would tell us how much he enjoyed Amy's visits with him. We really appreciated how much time she spent with him talking or just sitting quietly to keep him company. She stayed by his bedside when he was actively dying until we could be with him and we really appreciated that. Her time was a gift.
Sue, MN
Amy was more than a companion to our aunt, she was like a dear friend. She knew my aunts interests, likes and dislikes and made my aunt feel like a person, not a patient. We couldn’t get there in time when our aunt began to transition and Amy sat with her. She held the phone to her ear so she could hear us tell her how much we loved her. Amy sat vigil for over 12 hours until our aunt passed making sure she was comfortable. She stayed with her until hospice arrived to assist with final arrangements. That was such a blessing to us.
Steve, WA
Amy is very good at forming relationships and communicating. We were far away when mom began to transition and Amy made sure she was comfortable and communicated with us until we could be there. She also took the time to explain hospice protocols to us so we understood what to expect.
Get in Touch
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about my services, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Graceful Endings Doula Services
Twin Cities, MN
gracefulendings1@gmail.com