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.
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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 18 years of experience, 10 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.
What are the pitfalls of the mainstream accepted practices around death?
Until the Civil War, families prepared the body and held the visitation/viewing at home. There was time for sorrow, celebration, and most importantly closure. Death has since become a multi-billion dollar industry that gives the illusion that we’ll never die.A few pitfalls include:— Death is morbid and taboo. It’s not ok to talk about it.
— Death isn’t allowed. Healthcare makes money when we live longer, not better.
— There is little to no support or guidance before or after death
— Hospice is a great resource but it cannot provide all that is necessary for a good death.
— The belief that burial and cremation are the only options
— The burdens left for families, financial and/or otherwise
— Without planning ahead, grieving family members are vulnerable to devastating funeral costs.
‘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
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What To Expect From A Consult With Me?
I highly encourage autonomy and self-determination around end of life.I am here as a guide and a resource to help you create a more conscious death plan tailored to the needs of you and your family.The purpose of the initial consultation is for me to hear where you are at and determine the best path forward for you.
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