Death Midwife
Tracy Sutton
I am a Death Midwife, or end-of-life guide providing holistic, non-medical, emotional, spiritual, and practical support for the dying and their families.
Transform Your Relationship with Mortality
Join our 5-day journey exploring life’s most profound transition. Death holds wisdom that can gently reshape how we choose to live now.A space to slow down, reflect deeply, and reconnect with what truly matters — in life, in death, and in the love that carries us through both.
✧ Find peace in life's natural cycles✧ Create a meaningful legacy✧ Join a compassionate community✧ Receive an invitation to our monthly virtual End-of-Life Roundtable
Join others exploring what it means to live fully by embracing our mortality
What do I do?
I support those seeking a conscious, family-led journey through the end-of-life.In many ways Death Midwifery bridges the gap between the conventional healthcare system and the funeral industry.I am a Registered Nurse with 20 years of experience, 12 of which have been in hospice care. I easily navigate between the hospital system, hospice, and the funeral industry.
Why Hire a Death Midwife?
Planning for the end of your life provides immense value to you and your family. Because talk about death is taboo in our culture, most people don’t realize that there are questions they should be asking and plans they should be making. Knowing how to do this and where to turn is challenging. A Death Midwife’s goal is to help you find control over your final days, from the early planning stages until after death. They will be involved as much or as little as you like.A death midwife helps you slow down, understand your options, and create an experience rooted in autonomy, tenderness, and meaning... instead of being swept into decisions you never truly chose.
What are the pitfalls of the mainstream accepted practices around death?
Until the Civil War, it was common for families to care for the body at home and host the visitation or viewing in their own living rooms. There was time for sorrow, celebration, and truly honoring the transition. As death care moved into hospitals and funeral homes, it gradually became a multi-billion-dollar industry that can distance us from the reality that we all die — and from the meaningful choices we still have.Here are a few things people often don’t realize until they’re suddenly in the middle of it:
Death is often treated as morbid or taboo, which makes it harder for families to talk openly and prepare.
Our culture tends to avoid conversations about death, leaving many people unsure of their options.
There’s often little support or guidance before or after a death, leaving families to navigate unfamiliar decisions alone.
Hospice is a wonderful resource, but it cannot offer everything needed for a fully supported end-of-life experience.
Many people don’t realize there are more options than just burial or cremation.
Without planning ahead, the emotional and financial burdens on family members can feel overwhelming.
When end-of-life wishes aren’t discussed, grieving loved ones are left to make difficult choices during an already vulnerable time.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to begin, I’m here to help. A free 15–20 minute call is a simple way to ask questions and explore what support might look like for you or your family.
‘After our meeting with Tracy we feel much more prepared for considering not only the many more options for our own estate and funeral planning than we had previously thought were available, but also for the tough conversations that come from approaching this sensitive but imperative topic within our own lives, and with our family members. I am so glad I booked the session, it opened my mind up a lot.’Paul and Kathryn
Consultations
Support and Guidance When You Want Something More Meaningful Than the Mainstream Path
More and more people don’t resonate with the traditional, institutional approach to end-of-life care — the rushed decisions, the medicalized process, and the pressure toward costly options. If you’re someone who wants a more intentional, family-centered, or spiritually aligned experience, my work offers a different path. Together, we explore choices that honor your values and give you more agency, clarity, and peace of mind.My approach is rooted in autonomy, clarity, and conscious decision-making. Together, we explore alternatives that honor your values — from home-based care to more natural, personalized end-of-life choices. Talking with me gives you space to ask questions, understand your options, and plan in a way that feels grounded, meaningful, and completely your own.
Free 15–20 Minute Intro CallThis relaxed call gives you a chance to share what’s on your mind, ask questions, and get a feel for what it’s like to work together. It’s simply a space to talk openly and explore your needs... warm, easy, and with absolutely no pressure or expectation.
Personalized End-of-Life Guidance SessionMost people think they don’t need end-of-life planning yet... until they’re suddenly forced to make painful, rushed decisions in the middle of grief or crisis. This 60-minute session gives you the chance to get ahead of that moment with clarity, confidence, and support you can count on.During our time together, we’ll explore your wishes, concerns, and the options you may not even realize you have. You’ll learn what truly matters for your loved ones, what choices can spare them future stress or conflict, and how to make decisions now that reflect your values... not urgency or pressure later.Whether you’re planning for yourself or someone you care for, this session helps you create peace of mind, reduce unknowns, and ensure nothing important is left to chance. You’ll walk away with clear next steps, emotional grounding, and a deep sense of calm knowing your choices are intentional, meaningful, and truly your own.It’s not about preparing for death... it’s about protecting the people you love.
This Consult Is For You If...
You are interested in alternative options around death including home funerals
You want to avoid expensive funeral costs
You are looking for emotional support for you and your family
You have elected hospice care but are looking for additional support
You want to make the end of life process smoother and easier for your loved ones
You're ready to reclaim death as a sacred rite of passage
You want to talk openly about your wishes and/or fears around death but are unsure how to begin
You see the value in choosing to bring more consciousness around death
Testimonials
I really enjoyed the call Tracy , that was beyond expectation, you have a wealth of knowledge & a beautiful way of expressing it. I appreciate all of the help and kindness. I'm excited to see you leading a community call on the topic, such a fascinating subject. I definitely hope to be there. That was also such a great follow up for me after the amazing death centric episode a few ago. Much appreciated.
Ryley
Thank you Tracy for an informative chat and consultation. You gave me good tips and some things to think about. I’ve already added a couple to my ever-growing “to do” list. You’re a great listener and your practical yet kind approach to all things end of life is comforting. I love what you’re building.
Mila
After our consultation, she provided a very comprehensive list of resources to potentially help a family member of mine with his after-life plan, and also helping his wife through some things too as they both navigate dealing with his health challenges. And she was great at holding space for me to open up & talk through some vulnerable content about my family. Can't thank Tracy enough for this.
Stephen
Thank you Tracy for your kindness, expertise, and compassionate practical space during my call today, helping me to venture forth on my plan to be ready for the time to say goodbye, and the fortitude to broach the difficult discussions with my FAVORITE family member lol. Whatever we discussed you were right there with me. At no point did I feel like I needed to explain something you hadn’t encountered before or that the issues I face with my family aren’t workable - and that is so comforting because I know it’s going to be ok. Your gift of calm presence is rare even with talk therapists, let alone someone who really has your best interests in mind. You understand the treasure that this final part of the story can be for a family and also all the varying ways things can go and are able to speak about all of it with clarity, compassion and grace.I’m so excited about what you’re offering and will be talking to friends about our session and sharing your instagram in the groups I’m part of! I am very grateful for the chance to lift my eyes out of the sand (if not my whole head) to strategize together, and was able to do so because I knew I was doing it with such an experienced and grounded soul. I can’t believe how supported I feel knowing you’re there and I have a plan and the resources you followed up with in the meantime.’I can’t thank you enough.
Paula