When someone we love is dying or when we begin to consider our own mortality, the path forward can feel overwhelming, isolating, and uncertain.
As an End of Life Doula, I offer non-medical, non-clinical support focusing on the practical and emotional needs of individuals and families navigating the tender spaces that come with end of life preparation. This support focuses on advocacy, planning, companionship, and walking alongside both the person and their loved ones through this stage of life with dignity, clarity, and calm presence.
End of Life Support is not about rushing decisions. It is about having someone alongside you as things unfold, helping create steadiness, understanding and support for both the person who is dying and those who love them.
How can I support you?
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Every family's situation is different, and support can be tailored to your needs. The packages below are a starting point - Please reach out if you'd like something shaped around your specific circumstances.
Whole journey — $1,450 (inc. GST) Full accompaniment from planning through bereavement. Includes advance care planning (2 hrs), family coaching (2 hrs), vigil support (up to 8 hrs), death administration (1 hr), and two bereavement follow-up sessions. Save approximately $200 on hourly rates.
Planning & preparation — $450 (inc. GST) For those who want to get their wishes documented and their loved ones informed. Includes advance care planning (2 hrs), family coaching (1 hr), and a legacy project session (1 hr). Save approximately $60 on hourly rates.
Vigil & after care — $1,150 (inc. GST) Support during and immediately after a death. Includes vigil support (up to 8 hrs), death administration (1 hr), and one grief support session. Save approximately $100 on hourly rates.
Practical details
All services available in person across the Illawarra region and online
Travel within the Illawarra is included; extended travel charged at $0.99/km beyond 20km
After-hours vigil support (10pm–6am) incurs a 25% loading
All prices are in AUD and inclusive of GST where applicable
NDIS participants welcome — please confirm your plan type when enquiring
Responses within 48 hours of all enquiries
Please note -
I believe no one should navigate the end of life without support because of cost. A sliding scale rate is available for those experiencing financial hardship. Please reach out for a confidential conversation — I will always do my best to find a way to help.
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If you’d like compassionate, on-demand support without committing to a full package, I offer flexible hourly care.
Advance care planning from $120 / hr Conversations and documentation support to help you — or someone you love — clarify values, wishes, and end of life preferences before a crisis arises. I can facilitate these discussions with your family and help ensure your voice is heard.
Family & caregiver coachingfrom $110 / hr Caring for someone at the end of life is one of the most demanding things a person can do. I offer guidance, education, and emotional support to help caregivers feel less alone and better equipped.
Vigil support · from $130 / hr (4 hr minimum) Presence and comfort care during the active dying phase — for the person dying and for those keeping watch. You do not have to sit with this alone.
Grief & bereavement support · from $110 / hr Support before and after a death, as you navigate the grief that comes with anticipatory loss and in the weeks that follow.
Legacy projects · from $110 / hr Memory-making, ethical wills, letters to loved ones, audio or video recordings — meaningful creations that outlast a life and carry it forward.
Death administration support · from $100 / hr Practical guidance on what comes after a death — paperwork, notifications, funeral planning liaison, and next steps — so you aren't navigating it alone.
Practical details
All services available in person across the Illawarra region and online
Travel within the Illawarra is included; extended travel charged at $0.99/km beyond 20km
After-hours vigil support (10pm–6am) incurs a 25% loading
All prices are in AUD and inclusive of GST where applicable
NDIS participants welcome — please confirm your plan type when enquiring
Responses within 48 hours of all enquiries
Please note -
I believe no one should navigate the end of life without support because of cost. A sliding scale rate is available for those experiencing financial hardship. Please reach out for a confidential conversation — I will always do my best to find a way to help.
Whether you’re a family seeking guidance or a health professional exploring referrals, I invite you to contact me to see how I may be able to help.
Please fill out the form and I will be in touch shortly, alternatively you can call me on 0435 044 199 or email at rani@ranivincent.com.
***Note - Please allow up to 48 hours for a response.