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Martha Shanahan

Martha Shanahan

End-of-Life Doula
Norwell, Massachusetts, USA

About

Hello, my name is Martha and it is my hope that in practicing this sacred work of companioning the dying that more people will get the tender holistic care and support they need in their time of death. Death is difficult and sad; grief is messy and chaotic, but these are all parts of the cyclical nature and wholeness of life. We can’t evade or escape these truths, but we don’t have to navigate them alone.

I can support you through…

Education and guidance in relation to end-of-life planning
Preparing advanced directives
Creating legacy projects
Point person for managing end-of-life medical appointments and visitations
Independent funeral planning
Home funeral guide
Navigating existential questions
Processing anticipatory grief
Identifying end-of-life goals and fears
Managing death anxiety
Facilitating the life review process

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