At Whole Life, we believe that a conscious, supported end-of-life journey is not a separate event, but the final, vital piece of a life well-lived. Our vision is to weave death and dying back into the fabric of wellness, fostering a more connected, courageous, and compassionate culture. We recognize that many systems of care are fragmented, which is why our practice offers sustenance for the entire ecosystem of a life—supporting individuals, families, and caregivers with unwavering presence and practical skill.

Our Guide: Kirby

This work is led by Kirby, whose entire career has been dedicated to people, inclusion, and supportive care. With a foundation in public health non-profits, advocacy, and legacy giving, and a creative pathway in writing and facilitation, Kirby brings a unique and deeply humanistic approach to end-of-life support. She is a member of the National End-of-Life Doula Alliance (NEDA) and received her foundational education from the University of Vermont’s End-of-Life Doula certification program. Kirby’s practice is driven by a dual passion: providing compassionate, individual support and fostering the broader systems change needed to make holistic death and dying care accessible to all.

Our Services: Tailored to Your Journey

We offer a range of services designed to meet you wherever you are on your path, from proactive planning to immediate support.

• Evergreen Death Planning: Proactive, wellness-focused planning for any life stage. This service helps you integrate end-of-life awareness into your life now, from getting comfortable with the conversation to completing advance directives and wills.

• Dying Accompaniment: Compassionate, non-medical support and advocacy for individuals nearing the end of life. We provide a blend of scheduled visits, drop-ins, and on-call vigil presence to ensure no one faces their final journey alone.

• Memorial Event Planning: Guidance in creating authentic, meaningful gatherings that honor a life with love, loss, and celebration. We handle the logistics so you can focus on connection.

• Death Awareness Events: Group talks and facilitated conversations for communities, families, and organizations to educate and reduce anxiety around death and dying.

• The Tailored Partnership: A comprehensive, one-on-one concierge relationship for those seeking a fully customized approach to integrating all aspects of death and wellness into their life plan.

At Whole Life, it is our deepest privilege to walk alongside you. Our hope is to help ensure that life’s final transition is not something to be feared, but a meaningful passage worthy of the beautiful and complex life you’ve lived.