Sally Cattle
Based in Oamaru, New Zealand, my role as an end-of-life doula or soul midwife is to listen, calm, and soothe. All my work is heart-led, loving, peaceful, practical and caring, providing non-medical, emotional, spiritual and practical support for you and your loved ones and always working with care and compassion in a non-judgemental and non-denominational way.
I will work with you as much or as little as you wish, online or travelling to you anywhere in New Zealand. Listening and talking with you and your loved ones and supporting those challenging, emotional, and complex conversations. Facilitating and navigating, making connections and understanding with those who mean the most to you using various skills whilst working in the health and celebrant industries over the past thirty years. I continue to up skill to keep myself updated and educated, which allows me to provide the highest professional service.
I offer support, acting as an impartial presence to help those difficult days, working through information given, providing a soft pillow for tears to land or sharing some time over a much-needed cuppa.
We will create a personalised care plan that meets your unique needs. I will explain and research information for you, finding helpful information and resources as you navigate your journey.
Here are just some of the services I offer:
I accompany you to appointments, guide you, and help you with resources.
Empowering you and your loved ones through education and understanding.
Support with Advanced Care Planning and your end-of-life care wishes.
Listening, facilitating and advocating for you and yours.
I can help you coordinate and schedule visits from friends and family.
Providing guidance on what to expect and ensuring everyone is comfortable and informed during their time with you.
A holistic approach and various services, such as massage, oils, rituals, etc., create a peaceful and loving space.
Writing/telling/recording your memories of your life a story.
Facilitating and advocating conversations with the people you love and care for.
Support and understanding of what your last days, hours and moments may look like.
Funeral Planning, making your goodbye how you want it.
Bereavement support and resources around grief and loss.
I am here to support you and your loved ones.
