The Grief Altar
Grief and death doula support for the tender, the necessary, the ancestral.
This work does not separate the practical from the holy. Each offering here holds both, planning that is tender rather than transactional, ritual that is real rather than symbolic, shaped by nearly twenty-five years across ministry, doula work, ritual, and craft. These offerings below draws from the same well: ritual, ministry, and craft, gathered into one practice.
THE GRIEF ALTAR
Pet Loss Support
Losing an animal companion is a full loss, though it rarely receives the ritual or space that human loss does. Grieving pet owners are often expected to move on quickly, without anywhere to bring what they're carrying. The Grief Altar offers ritual and accompaniment for that loss, from the decisions leading up to it through the grief that follows.
Each offering below can stand alone. No package or ongoing commitment is required to book a single session or ceremony.
Anticipatory Care
Anticipatory Blessing Session — 45 min $175
A ritual held before a scheduled euthanasia appointment, in person or by video, to name what the animal has meant and prepare the family for the transition ahead.
Day-of Presence — duration of the appointment $200
Phone or in-person support during and immediately after the appointment itself, so the family is not alone in the room or in the hour that follows.
At the Time of Loss
Farewell Ceremony — 60 min $225
A memorial ceremony held in the home or another meaningful place, in person or virtual, to mark the animal's life and death formally.
Ashes or Burial Ritual — 45–60 min $250
An outdoor ritual for scattering ashes or burial, held wherever the family chooses to lay their animal to rest.
Ongoing Grief Support
Single Grief Session — 60–90 min $200
A standalone accompaniment session for a family or individual grieving a pet, with no ongoing commitment required.
Written Memorial Blessing — physical and digital $95
A short, personalized ritual or blessing piece written for the animal, delivered as a keepsake the family can read or use in their own ceremony.
Referrals are welcome from veterinarians, shelters, and anyone supporting a family through the loss of an animal. Reach out directly to schedule, or to ask a question before booking.
