You do not have to wait until someone is actively dying. Support can begin at any point after a terminal diagnosis or whenever you and your family feel you need help preparing, communicating, making meaning, or navigating what comes next.

No. I do not provide medical care, diagnose conditions, prescribe treatment, or replace hospice or other healthcare professionals. My role is to provide an additional layer of personal, nonmedical support alongside the care you already receive.

No. The drum is primarily a symbol within Mourning Drums, representing heartbeat, rhythm, remembrance, and connection. While drumming may be incorporated into a ritual when appropriate and desired, I do not arrive as a drummer or provide drumming as the service itself.

No. My pet loss work supports the people who are grieving the loss of a beloved companion animal. I support individuals, families, and children through pet loss, remembrance, difficult conversations, and grief. You do not need to have lost a pet to receive support from Mourning Drums.

Support may include end-of-life doula care, caregiver and family support, grief and pet loss support, Heartbeat Conversations, remembrance rituals, community gatherings, education, and other forms of compassionate guidance through loss and transition. The right support depends on what you and your family need.