Sacred Space & Vigil Planning

The final days of life deserve the same care and intention we give to life’s other sacred moments. Yet when the time comes, families are often too overwhelmed to think about what their loved one would want around them: the music, the lighting, the words, the people, the quiet.

Sacred Space & Vigil Planning helps you decide these things ahead of time. Together, we create a personalized vigil plan that describes how your loved one wishes to be cared for as death approaches, from sensory comforts like scents, textures, and sounds to spiritual practices, readings, and who they want present.

This plan becomes a gentle guide for family, caregivers, and hospice staff, so everyone knows how to honor your loved one’s wishes and create a space that feels calm, familiar, and sacred.

Ideal for:

• Individuals who want to plan their own final days
• Families preparing for a loved one’s decline
• Anyone receiving hospice care at home or in a facility
• People who want their spiritual or cultural practices honored at the end

Includes:

• Guided conversation about values, comforts, and final wishes
• Personalized written vigil plan
• Guidance on creating a calming physical environment
• Suggestions for music, readings, rituals, and sensory comforts
• Plan for who will be present and how visits will be handled
• A copy to share with family, caregivers, and hospice staff