Everyone has the right to a dignified end of life, regardless of their financial situation. If the costs outlined below present a challenge, please don’t hesitate to reach out for support. We can explore alternative options together, including the possibility of trading goods or services in place of monetary payment. As part of our end-of-life guidance, we also offer information on home funerals and can connect you with a spiritual advisor if needed. The following is a description of services provided along with a suggested sliding scale for each. A sliding scale provides services at an adjustable cost based on individual income, making it more affordable and accessible for all.
*Sandi Bianchi reserves the right to provide services free of charge in select circumstances.
A conversation to learn more about my services, including the end of life guide and options for home funerals, as well as to ask questions. A phone or video call is preferred. If an additional consultation is needed, then $60 per hour will be required for my expertise as a spiritual advisor.
Consultation with family regarding personal information about the family includes gathering and facilitating available human resources, meal planning, and sourcing hospice or palliative care resources. As part of an end of life guide, verbal guidance is also provided to loved ones for moving, bathing, dressing, and the arrangement of the deceased until the direct supervision of a licensed funeral director arrives. Additionally, a spiritual advisor may be involved in supporting the family during home funerals.
Tasks may include readings, music, conversation, art, games, healing touch, spiritual guidance, emotional support, or general companionship with the dying individual, often guided by an end of life guide. Helping to keep the person clean, dry, comfortable, and feeding them when their loved ones can no longer assist is essential, especially in the context of home funerals. Responsibilities do not include medical treatments, heavy household chores, or childcare, but may involve the support of a spiritual advisor for emotional well-being.
Assistance in drafting the letter, ensuring it gets to intended recipients, particularly in the context of an end of life guide, home funerals, or when coordinating with a spiritual advisor.
This end of life guide covers a variety of funeral options, including body disposition choices such as fire or water cremation, traditional burial, or green burial. It also addresses music and reading selections, any religious acknowledgements, programming details, and planning for a post-burial reception. Additionally, we offer assistance with paperwork like living wills, DNR forms, and healthcare power of attorney, along with support for families considering home funerals and guidance from a spiritual advisor.
Extended presence and support in the active stages of dying is crucial and can be guided by an end of life guide. This support can include sitting with, cradling, or holding hands, reading, talking, playing music, or praying, all of which assist in helping the soul transition. During this time, families may also consider home funerals, allowing for a more personal and intimate farewell. It’s important to perform any last acts of kindness, rituals, or cultural traditions, alongside sacred ceremonies to honor the life lived, potentially with the help of a spiritual advisor.
Accompaniment to funeral home, support with selection of goods and services, review of the general price list, and presence at the funeral service are all part of our end of life guide. Additionally, we can provide insights into home funerals and connect you with a spiritual advisor for further assistance.
Coordinating and planning all aspects of home funerals, including your presence at the funeral service, is essential. For comprehensive support, please refer to our end of life guide under 'Full End of Life Planning,' where you can also find the assistance of a spiritual advisor.
DISCLAIMER: SHEPHERD YOU HOME IS A CONSULTING SERVICE AND IS IN NO WAY CONSIDERED A FUNERAL ESTABLISHMENT. ANY ASSISTANCE RECIEVED IS IN COLLABORATION WITH AUTHORAIZED FUNERAL HOME SERVICES IN THE AREA.