A Thoughtful Death LLC
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About A Thoughtful Death LLC
Neshia Alaovae (she/her) cares deeply about connecting cultural wisdom, ancestral resilience and BIPOC joy to create new, empowered possibilities for how we live and how we die. Her first experiences of what many refer to as death doula work was in 2012 as a “Compassionate Companion” at a residential hospice in Washington, DC, that serves homeless or housing-insecure people dying of AIDS or cancer. Neshia continues to think of herself as a death companion.
Neshia has worked as a DEI trainer for faith organizations and institutions such as the Washington Department of Health. She is a licensed mental health counselor who spent over a decade serving people navigating trauma, grief and cultural identity. Currently Neshia runs A Thoughtful Death, a deathcare practice in Seattle, WA, offering end-of-life consultation and support for people at any stage of life wanting a more intentional experience with death.
Website: www.athoughtfuldeath.com
Call: (206) 866-5455
Email: neshia@athoughtfuldeath.com
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Frequently asked questions
Answered by A Thoughtful Death LLC
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How much experience do you have in your field?
My deathcare experience began in 2012 working in a residential hospice. I have supported families facing death in various capacities ever since. Additionally, I have also bolstered my skills through completing the University of Vermont Medical School’s Death Doula Certificate program; over a decade as a licensed mental health counselor specializing in trauma, grief and cultural identity; and continuing training on death, dying and grief.
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What is your fee structure and pricing?
Many of my services are priced at $100/hr. I am also able to provide package pricing or a sliding scale depending on a family’s needs.
For more info on pricing, please visit www.athoughtfuldeath.com.
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What can families expect when working with you?
I bring a warm, non-judgmental spirit and over 15 years of experience serving people through the helping professions. Families will receive clear communication, holistic resources and support from the time of diagnosis through death and beyond to postmortem care.
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What services do you specialize in?
• End-of-Life Planning (for individuals and groups)
• Logistical Support
• Final Party, memorial, or commemoration planning
• Obituary and/or eulogy writing
• Postmortem grief support
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