A gentle hand through life's last chapter
I'm Marsha — a death doula offering calm, non-medical companionship for the dying and their families across Lexington and Michigan's Thumb. No agenda, no rush. Only presence.
Willow over still water
Dying is not only a medical event. It is a human experience — and no one should walk it alone.
Wherever you are, there's a place to start
A recent diagnosis
Making sense of what's ahead, and planning while there's time.
Caring for someone I love
Steady support and respite for the days and nights of caregiving.
Planning ahead for myself
Putting wishes into words, calmly and on your own terms.
Grieving a loss
Companionship and gentle, practical help after a death.
Companioning, at every stage
Advance planning
Quiet, unhurried conversations to shape wishes, documents, and a plan that brings everyone peace of mind.
Vigil & presence
Steady companionship at the bedside in the final days — holding calm, continuity, and rest for the family.
Grief & aftercare
Gentle support in the weeks that follow: practical guidance, remembrance, and a hand to hold.
What happens when you reach out
You reach out
By call, text, or the form — there's no cost and no obligation.
We talk
For as long as you need, about what's happening and what you're hoping for.
We find the way together
If it feels right, we plan next steps. If not, that's completely okay.
Held with care
Marsha gave us permission to simply be present. She held the practical so we could hold each other.
— A daughtercared for her mother at home She sat with us through the longest nights and made them bearable. We were never once alone.
— A sonSanilac County I didn't know what I needed until Marsha quietly provided it — calm, clear answers, and room to breathe.
— A wife and caregiverPort Huron Having a plan written down lifted a weight off our whole family. Everything felt less frightening.
— A husbandCroswell In the days after, she helped with the things we couldn't think clearly about, and grieved right alongside us.
— A daughterLexington Our hospice team was wonderful, and Marsha filled every hour in between with steadiness and grace.
— A familythe Thumb
Questions families ask
A death doula is a non-medical companion who offers emotional, practical, and spiritual support to a dying person and their loved ones. Much as a birth doula supports a family welcoming new life, I support a family through life's final chapter — alongside, and never replacing, your medical and hospice team.
I work alongside hospice — gladly. Hospice cares for the medical journey; I help carry the human one, filling the hours between visits with steady presence and helping the whole family feel supported. I will never get in the way of your hospice or medical team.
Sooner is gentler than later. Reaching out early means more time to plan calmly and a softer experience for everyone — but I'm just as glad to come in the final days. Whenever you call, you'll be met without rush or pressure.
The first conversation is always free, and I'll be clear about any costs in writing before we begin — no surprises. Care is arranged simply around what your family needs. If cost is a worry, please tell me: I keep a few reduced-fee spots open, and I don't want money to keep you from reaching out.
Close to home, here in the Thumb
I come to you — at home, in a care facility, or at the bedside — serving Lexington, Croswell, Sandusky, Port Huron, Marysville, St. Clair, Lapeer, and the surrounding communities of Sanilac and St. Clair counties.
Let's talk, whenever you're ready
A first conversation is unhurried and free. We'll simply listen.