Sacred Death is about befriending the end of human life, honouring loss in a healing way, and creating sacred spaces for remembrance and connection. It is about living fully while we are here, embracing death as a natural part of life, and supporting ourselves and our loved ones through this transition.

The word "sacred" speaks to that which we hold with deep respect. Something extremely meaningful, valuable, timeless, and worthy of our full presence. Death brings us face to face with what we often avoid: mortality, loss, and the truth that nothing lasts forever. It invites us to pause, reflect, and remember what truly matters.

Grief, like death, takes many forms. It arrives in its own time and is shaped by who we are, how we love, and who or what we have lost. No two experiences are the same.

In witnessing death, we are reminded of the fragility and beauty of our lives. Each breath is a gift and each relationship a thread in the web of our existence. To honour death is to honour life itself. When we approach dying with presence, honesty, and respect, it becomes not an end, but a threshold. It becomes a sacred transition woven into ongoing the cycle of creation, decay, and renewal.

A death doula, also known as an end-of-life doula or soul doula, offers compassionate emotional and optional spiritual support to those nearing the end of life, as well as to their loved ones. While medical professionals focus primarily on physical care, a death doula supports emotionally and optionally spiritually, creating sacred and non-judgmental space before, during, and after death. This makes room for meaningful conversations, deep reflection, and personal rituals.

Ingrid offers a steady and grounded presence during one of life’s most vulnerable and profound times. Whether a death is sudden or expected, peaceful or complicated, whether you are preparing for what lies ahead or navigating the aftermath, she provides compassionate support to help individuals find their way through loss with tenderness and care.

Her support recognises that death is not an end, but a natural part of life’s sacred cycle. With empathy and presence, she helps create space for honesty, healing, and connection. Whatever form grief and love may take.

• Befriending and embracing death
  A change of perspective workshop

• Before, during, after
  A workshop to prepare for the inevitable

• Creating Vigil
  Organising end-of-life wishes

• A-Wake
  Celebrating life with loved ones

• Anointment Ritual

• Sacred Gardens

• End-of-life guidance - Assistance with approaching death

• Respite care - Tailored support for end-of-life caregivers

• Anointment Ritual - Honouring the transition

• Holding Sacred Vigil

• Shrouding - A last act of sacred care

• Grief Companioning – Support for the bereaved

• Remembrance Rituals – Honouring your loved one

• Anointment Ritual - Honouring life after death

• Memorial Plantings – Creating living tributes

Pricing is fully tailored as everyone has different wants and needs and no client is the same.

As a rough guide, pricing for private services start at £50 per hour which can go up to £75 per hour for more in-depth support reflecting the time, energy, skill, and care devoted to this work, yet we also believe support should not be limited by financial means.

We honour the principle of dāna, an ancient practice rooted in Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain traditions meaning “generosity” or “the act of giving.” Traditionally, it is a way to offer support given freely from the heart without expectation of return. In the modern world it continues as a way to cultivate generosity and ensure accessibility, recognising that meaningful support should be available to all while also honoring fair and sustainable exchange.

If cost is a concern, please reach out and we can explore options that are fair and sustainable for both of us.

Packages and group offerings coming soon. If you are interested in any of the offerings mentioned, please click the contact button to send us a message or scroll down to book an enquiry call.

'In the Western world death and grief is often avoided in conversation, even though it is the one certainty we all face. Grief does not only appear when losing a loved one, it appears on many other levels too such as the end of relationships, ancestral grief, sorrow for the world and the list goes on. I aim to offer tailored services for those wanting to change their relationship with death and grief and for those who are seeking guidance with sacred end-of-life transitions. By facing our believes about death we free ourselves to live more fully, transforming death into a sacred companion.

My journey with death began when I was very young, losing family members to disease and old age and my best friend to tragic circumstances. In adulthood I faced further losses: friends to suicide and loved ones including my parents to illness and let's not forget the grief for humanity and the planet. Because of these experiences I have walked through many emotions such as deep grief, anger, guilt, and sadness and I learned to embrace life and death as intertwined forces that bring profound meaning to our existence.

I aim to bring compassion, understanding, non-judgement, and strength to support individuals and families in navigating death and grief with acceptance and even beauty. Together we can honour death as a sacred experience and create meaningful, loving transitions and foster peace, connection, and acknowledgement for all involved.

Sharing your death or grief journey with me means being supported by someone is trained and certified as a death doula, who truly understands loss and who can guide you with empathy, presence, non-judgement, and a deep reverence for life’s final adventure. It would be an honour to hold space for you.'

- Ingrid van Oostrom