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Heavenly Departures

Services and pricing

Every family is different, so these are starting points. We shape the support around your loved one during a free first conversation, and the price is written down before anything begins.

Clear prices, written down before we begin

Choose a package, or ask for help by the hour. Either way, you’ll know the cost in writing first. prices proposed, confirm

Peace of Mind Planning

$395

For anyone who wants their wishes clear, at any age or stage of health. A thoughtful way to help a parent plan, too.

I’m not an attorney and don’t give legal advice. When you need one, I’ll refer you to an elder law attorney.

  • 3 visits of about 90 minutes, at home or by video
  • A conversation about values, wishes and what matters most
  • Help gathering and talking through Florida’s advance directive forms
  • Your preferences for the final days, the funeral and the memorial
  • A “My Wishes” binder for your family
  • An optional family meeting to share your plan

Comfort and Presence

$895

For families in hospice who want steady support in the final weeks.

  • A first family meeting (90 minutes)
  • 4 visits of about 2 hours
  • Vigil planning for the final days
  • Phone and text support between visits
  • 1 visit after the death

About 11 hours of support

Recommended

Walking With You

$2,450

From the first conversation through the final days and the weeks after.

  • Everything in Comfort and Presence
  • 6 visits instead of 4
  • Wishes planning and a legacy project
  • Up to 12 hours of bedside vigil
  • Phone and text support 7 days a week
  • 2 visits after the death, and check-ins for 30 days

About 31 hours of support

Full Circle Care

$4,250

For longer journeys, and families who want me on call in the final days.

  • Everything in Walking With You
  • Weekly visits for up to 8 weeks
  • Up to 24 hours of vigil, including overnight
  • On call day and night in the final days confirm coverage
  • Help planning the funeral or celebration of life, and presence on the day
  • Monthly grief support visits for 3 months

About 56 hours of support

Support by the hour

For families who need help now and then, or extra time beyond a package.

Visits, companionship and respite
$85 per hour
Bedside vigil (3-hour minimum)
$95 per hour
Overnight vigil (8 hours)
$760
Video or phone session for family near or far
$75 per hour

Doula services are private pay. They are not covered by Medicare, Medicaid or most insurance. If you have an HSA or FSA, ask your plan administrator whether doula services qualify.

Payment plans are available, and you can arrange and pay for support on a parent’s behalf. If time runs short, unused prepaid hours can be refunded or used for grief support. confirm policy

Visits within 30 miles of Altamonte Springs include travel. A small mileage fee may apply beyond that. confirm

How it works

  1. Reach out

    Call, text or send a message. If I can’t answer right away, I’ll get back to you the same day. confirm

  2. A free conversation

    About 30 minutes, by phone, video or in person. We talk about what is happening and what would help. No obligation.

  3. A plan for your family

    I suggest the support that fits, with a clear price in writing before anything begins.

  4. I’m there

    Visits, phone and text support, and presence at the bedside when the time comes, for as long as you need me.

Not sure which option fits? That’s what the free conversation is for.

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