Based in St. Paul, Minnesota
Take a deep breath. I’m so happy you’re here.
Welcome to Beyond Seasons, offering end-of-life planning, education and support from this season of life into the next.
― Rodney Smith
“Most of us do not know how to die. It is not something we have rehearsed or practiced. We have a mind full of ideas about what will happen but little if any actual experience with the process. We need to have someone who knows, guides, teaches and reassures us, someone we can trust, someone who will stand naked with us, who will not be overwhelmed. The dying need much more than pat answers or good feelings. Their hearts call for someone who can open into the unknown, someone who will travel the road of fear with them. To find such a companion is a very rare and precious occurrence.”
If you or your loved one is living with a terminal diagnosis, I understand what a scary and overwhelming time it is as you prepare to have tough conversations and navigate next steps. My goal is to help support you through all of the transitions, great and small. This is not a ‘one size fits all’ service, so my services may be customized to the specific needs of each client.
My journey as an end-of-life doula is deeply rooted in compassion and dedication, which I now embrace as a heartfelt passion project. I am honored to offer my guidance and support on a volunteer basis, ensuring that families and individuals navigating this profound phase of life have the assistance they need, free of charge. To sustain and grow this essential service, I welcome Love Offerings. These contributions are thoughtfully utilized towards my continuous professional development, as well as essential operational expenses like marketing materials, transportation, and more.
I serve patients and families at end-of-life by providing advocacy, planning, education, and practical in-home support.
My name is Laurie and I’m an End-of-Life Doula.
- Jan
“Most of us know very little about the process of dying, and it is such a personal, private, experience when we and our loved ones are at our most vulnerable. Laurie is both a trustworthy guide and welcome companion on that final journey. As a trustworthy guide, she understands the physical process of active dying, and uses facts that can help dissolve many misconceptions and fears. As a welcome companion, her quiet confidence and calming presence allow her to connect with people easily. I know her to be a compassionate, empathetic, and insightful listener. She ably integrates the logistics of having the right resources, end of life planning documents, and helpful supplies with the understanding and support for the emotional ups and downs of her clients, those with and without loved ones to walk beside them through the final days. She is not overwhelmed by death, or the urgent questions and conversations with the dying. There are very few people I would trust to be with me at that most vulnerable time – Laurie is one of them.”
client testimonial
These contributions are thoughtfully utilized towards my continuous professional development, as well as essential operational expenses like marketing materials, transportation, and more.
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Together, we can navigate this sacred passage with grace, dignity, and the reassurance that you are never alone.
If you or your loved ones are seeking a caring and experienced companion for the end-of-life journey, I am here for you.
Feel valued, heard, and supported every step of the way.
