End-of-Life Doula Services & Pricing, Hartford CT

The First Conversation

$100 · 75 minutes

A personalized starting point for individuals or families seeking understanding, reassurance, and direction.

· A private conversation about concerns, wishes, and priorities
· Support exploring questions, available choices, and next steps
· A brief follow-up with helpful resources or recommendations for further discussion

Virtual, with in-person availability discussed separately.

Finding Your Way

$240 · 3 hours

Personalized guidance and emotional support for individuals and families navigating serious illness, changing needs, or preparation for end of life.

· One local in-person consultation of up to 90 minutes
· Support exploring care preferences, meaningful conversations, family concerns, and available resources
· Personalized follow-up and practical guidance based on individual priorities

One in-person consultation within the Greater Hartford service area, with a virtual alternative available. The three hours include the consultation and agreed preparation, research, and follow-up.

The Journey Ahead

$400 · 5 hours

Compassionate end-of-life doula support centered on presence, dignity, personal wishes, and the needs of loved ones.

· Personalized end-of-life preparation, including wishes, priorities, and vigil planning
· Nonmedical companionship, bedside presence, life review, or legacy conversations
· Emotional support and guidance for family members as the end of life draws near

A personalized combination of local in-person and virtual support. The five hours include agreed preparation and follow-up. Extended vigils, overnight presence, and emergency or continuous availability are not included and must be arranged separately.

A Meaningful Farewell

$240 · 3 hours

Thoughtful support with funeral, memorial, and remembrance planning, whether preparing in advance or making arrangements following a death.

· Exploring personal wishes, family traditions, values, and preferences
· Guidance considering memorial, funeral, burial, cremation, and remembrance options
· Help organizing information, planning meaningful tributes, and preparing for conversations with funeral professionals

Virtual or local in-person support by arrangement. JourneyWell provides nonmedical planning guidance and family support, not licensed funeral-director services. Funeral home charges and other third-party expenses are separate.

All agreed preparation, research, and follow-up count toward package hours.

Personalized Hourly Support

$50–$110 per hour

Flexible support tailored to your needs, from compassionate companionship and practical assistance to bedside presence, family guidance, serious-illness navigation, and end-of-life preparation.

Rates vary based on the type and complexity of support and are discussed and confirmed before services begin. Extended bedside vigils or overnight support are available only by separate arrangement, subject to availability.

Complimentary discovery call

A 20-minute introductory conversation, at no cost, to see whether JourneyWell is the right fit.

Let’s Talk

Clear scope. Collaborative support.

JourneyWell offers non-medical doula companionship, comfort, reassurance, education, planning, and resource guidance. JourneyWell does not diagnose, prescribe, provide medical advice, psychotherapy, legal advice, or emergency care. It does not replace hospice, palliative care, or other clinicians.

Someone by your side

Every journey is different. Let’s begin with a conversation.

Start with a complimentary 20-minute call.

Let’s Talk Prefer to call? (860) 329-5070