What happens to your family if you can’t speak for yourself—or when you’re gone? Most people avoid this conversation. But avoidance doesn’t protect your loved ones. Planning does.
In this discussion, I speak plainly about the reality families face when there is no end-of-life plan in place: • Exhaustion • Confusion • Conflict • Decisions made in the middle of grief • Families turning on each other instead of holding each other.
As a death doula, grief coach, and paralegal with nearly 15 years of experience, I’ve seen firsthand what happens when families are forced to make life-altering decisions without guidance—often at the worst moment of their lives.
The truth is simple and uncomfortable: It’s not a matter of if. It’s a matter of when. End-of-life planning isn’t about fear. It’s about protection. It’s about giving your family answers instead of chaos. Peace instead of panic. Clarity instead of conflict.
I want to hear from you: Why don’t you currently have an end-of-life plan or advanced directives? Drop your reason in the comments—cost, fear, legal confusion, or “I just haven’t done it yet.” If cost is your concern, the investment outweighs the risk. If legality is your concern, I work with a trusted network of attorneys and notaries who can help. When you’re ready to act: Click the link below to take the first step toward protecting the people you love. One day, your family won’t remember what you owned. They’ll remember that you chose their peace over chaos. Marissa Jane Death Doula • Grief Coach • End-of-Life Planning Advocate