The light in the night sky
Compassionate Planning and Support from a Registered Nurse & Death Doula
Personalized guidance for Estate Planning and Advance Care Planning
Hands on nursing care, family support, and education for new caregivers
Registered Nurse guidance for navigating care at home, changing health, and caregivers
The Mourning Moonlight
Inspired by the gentle glow of November's Mourning Moon, our mission is to provide heartfelt support during life's final transitions. Even if you aren't ill or near the final days, planning is crucial to avoid future conflicts and stress. We believe in honoring each individual's journey with empathy, dignity, and personalized care. The Mourning Moon whispers secrets of transition, reminding us that every ending is but a prelude to a new beginning and within the darkness, there is light.
The Mourning Moon
Compassionate Support For Life's Transitions
Whether you’re navigating your own aging process, supporting a loved one, or simply planning for the future, The Mourning Moonlight is here to offer warmth, understanding, and personalized guidance.
The word “death” can feel heavy, even frightening, and it often carries a stigma that makes people hesitant to approach this kind of support. While some death doulas focus primarily on bedside presence during the final days, that is not the only role we serve.
Death doulas support people at many different stages of life and health:
Individuals in good health who want to begin estate planning and advance care planning.
Families or individuals navigating a chronic or terminal illness.
Loved ones in the immediate stages of active dying.
And even those facing grief and healing after a death.
Each doula’s practice looks a little different. Some specialize in legacy work, others in grief support, others in preplanning, and death support.
At The Mourning Moonlight, you’ll find a blend of nursing expertise and doula presence, meeting you wherever you are in the journey.
What's the difference between a death doula and hospice
While both hospice and death doulas provide support around end-of-life care, they serve different roles and can complement one another beautifully.
Hospice:
Hospice provides care to those who meet specific medical requirements set by insurance guidelines, usually when a person’s health has significantly declined. Hospice teams can offer medical care, pain management, and support through multiple disciplines such as nurses, chaplains, and social workers.
Death Doulas:
A death doula typically focuses on non-medical support through emotional, spiritual, and practical guidance for both the individual and their loved ones. Some doulas sit bedside, others help families plan ahead, and many offer grief support after a loss.
At The Mourning Moonlight, our services are uniquely enhanced by the expertise of a Registered Nurse. This means we can bridge the two worlds, offering the warmth and presence of a doula, while also being able to address physical care needs, provide medication management, and guide families through medical decisions with clarity and compassion.
The Foundation of The Mourning Moonlight
Mission
In This Together
With both medical and emotional support. We ease the burden of complex planning and hands-on care, so you don't have to go through it alone.
Human Dignity
You are not "just a number" but a unique human being deserving of honor and dignity.
Empowerment
You set the guidelines for how you wish the rest of your time to go. We don't hold judgment; this is your life. We support you in your choices and respect your word.
Advocating for the Dying
Your word matters even when you aren't able to speak. Your words and decisions deserve to be respected and honored.
Time
Time is not replaceable. You deserve time. Time with loved ones, and time for support.
At the Mourning Moonlight, our mission is to walk beside individuals and families through life's transitions. With both nursing knowledge and doula presences, we provide guidance for aging, illness, and future planning. Helping through each step be met with confidence, compassion, and grace.
Vision
The Mourning Moonlight envisions a world where conversations about death are normalized. Empowering individuals and families to plan ahead so that every life journey concludes with peace, meaning, and understanding.