--- title: Compassionate End-Of-Life Support | Tailored Care | Beacon of Hope description: Compassionate end-of-life doula and non-medical home care services offering personalized support for comfort, dignity, and peace. --- [![Gold and White Real Estate Agency Logo Template](https://beaconofhopeol.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Gold%20and%20White%20Real%20Estate%20Agency%20Logo%20Template.png?width=500&height=500&name=Gold%20and%20White%20Real%20Estate%20Agency%20Logo%20Template.png "Gold and White Real Estate Agency Logo Template")](https://beaconofhopeol.com/?hsLang=en) - [Home](https://beaconofhopeol.com) - [About Me](https://beaconofhopeol.com/about-me) - [Services](https://beaconofhopeol.com/services) - [Resources](https://beaconofhopeol.com/resources) - [Workshops](https://beaconofhopeol.com/workshops) - [Blog](https://beaconofhopeol.com/beacon-of-hope-end-of-life-care-blog) - [FAQ](https://beaconofhopeol.com/faq) - [Contact Us](https://beaconofhopeol.com/contact-us) Search - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. ![Website pics-2](https://243823753.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hub/243823753/hubfs/Website%20pics-2.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=Website%20pics-2.png) ![Senior woman looking at dead husbands picture](https://243823753.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hub/243823753/hubfs/Senior%20woman%20looking%20at%20dead%20husbands%20picture.jpeg?width=1200&length=1200&name=Senior%20woman%20looking%20at%20dead%20husbands%20picture.jpeg) ![Finding Peace and Support at the End of Life](https://243823753.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hub/243823753/hubfs/Finding%20Peace%20and%20Support%20at%20the%20End%20of%20Life.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=Finding%20Peace%20and%20Support%20at%20the%20End%20of%20Life.png) ![Lonely elderly man recollect happy memories from his life](https://243823753.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hub/243823753/hubfs/Lonely%20elderly%20man%20recollect%20happy%20memories%20from%20his%20life.jpeg?width=1200&length=1200&name=Lonely%20elderly%20man%20recollect%20happy%20memories%20from%20his%20life.jpeg) ![Double exposure of desperate senior man suffering and covering face with hands in deep depression, pain, emotional disorder, grief and desperation concept](https://243823753.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hub/243823753/hubfs/Double%20exposure%20of%20desperate%20senior%20man%20suffering%20and%20covering%20face%20with%20hands%20in%20deep%20depression%2c%20pain%2c%20emotional%20disorder%2c%20grief%20and%20desperation%20concept.jpeg?width=1200&length=1200&name=Double%20exposure%20of%20desperate%20senior%20man%20suffering%20and%20covering%20face%20with%20hands%20in%20deep%20depression%2c%20pain%2c%20emotional%20disorder%2c%20grief%20and%20desperation%20concept.jpeg) ### Compassionate end-of-life support tailored to your family’s needs Beacon of Hope provides Christian, non-medical end-of-life doula care, family caregiver support, and practical guidance to help individuals and families feel supported, informed, and at peace throughout life’s final chapter.   [Book a Discovery Call](https://beaconofhopeol.com/discovery-call?hsLang=en) [Ask About Packages](https://beaconofhopeol.com/contact-us?hsLang=en) ###### All services begin with an initial consultation fee of $100.   ##### Guiding You Through Life’s Final Chapter with Compassion # Holistic End-of-Life Services End-of-life care is not only about medical needs. It is also about emotional support, spiritual comfort, practical planning, family guidance, and making sure no one walks this road alone. #### Emotional and Spiritual Support Compassionate listening, spiritual encouragement, and support that honors your values, beliefs, and emotional needs. #### Practical Support Help with care coordination, organizing daily tasks, and reviewing advance directives or other planning documents with your consent. #### Presence and Vigil Care Calm bedside companionship and supportive presence for individuals and families during tender moments and active dying. #### Advocacy and Guidance Education about the dying process, advance care planning, and support in helping family members understand wishes and options. #### Legacy and Remembrance Life review, legacy projects, and meaningful ways to preserve memories and stories for loved ones. #### Bereavement Support Gentle early grief support for families after loss as they begin adjusting to life after the death of a loved one. ### Local In-Person,  Non-Medical Family Caregiver Support Family caregivers often carry more than anyone can see. These non-medical support services are designed to provide relief, practical help, and compassionate presence so caregivers can rest and loved ones can remain comfortable at home. **May include:** - Temporary relief so caregivers can rest and recharge. - Care coordination and light household support. - In-home visits for daily assistance, companionship, medication reminders, and basic grooming support. - Pet care assistance, including food, supplies, vet coordination, and planning for a pet’s future care if needed. - Grief support or memorial assistance related to beloved companion animals when saying goodbye becomes necessary. **Hourly rate block:** Family Caregiver Support — $25/hour Includes personal care and daily living assistance, household support, companionship, medication reminders, respite for family caregivers, pet care assistance, organizing mail and calendars, and home safety checks or wellness monitoring. ##### Additional Hourly Services Available: Some families need focused support in specific areas. These services can be added based on your situation and goals. - Medical advocacy and documentation, minimum 2 hours. - Advance directives and legal document support. - Legacy planning, minimum 4 hours. - Life review, minimum 4 hours. - Sitting vigil, additional hours available. - Memorial planning, remembrance event, or living funeral support. - Digital legacy, minimum 2 hours. - After-death guidance. - Companionship and respite, additional hours available. *Don't hesitate to get in touch with us to discuss your family’s specific needs.*   *Serving Pierre, South Dakota, and surrounding communities with in-person end-of-life doula and non-medical caregiver support. Remote support by phone and video is available to individuals, families, and caregivers throughout the United States. Some services—including bedside companionship, respite visits, sitting vigil, light household support, and pet-care assistance—are available in person within the local service area. Remote clients can receive compassionate guidance, advance-care planning support, legacy planning, life review, caregiver support, and bereavement companioning through phone and video appointments.* ## Family Caregiver May include: --- $29/hr [Book Your Free Call](https://beaconofhopeol.com/discovery-call?hsLang=en) --- - Personal Care & Daily Living Assistance - Household Support - Companionship & Socialization - Medication Reminders - Respite for Family Caregivers - Pet care assistance - Organizing mail and calendars - Home safety checks and wellness monitoring ## Bronze Package Includes: --- $499 [Get Support Today](https://beaconofhopeol.com/discovery-call?hsLang=en) --- - Initial Consultation - 2 hours of Family Caregiver - Planning for Your Remaining Days - Prepare or Review & Update Advance Directives - 4 hours of Companionship & Respite Visits - 2 hours of Sitting Vigil - Post-Death Bereavement Visit - Unlimited Phone and Email Access ## Silver Package Includes: --- $899 [Book Your Free Call](https://beaconofhopeol.com/discovery-call?hsLang=en) --- - Initial Consultation - 2 hours of Family Cargiver - Planning for Your Remaining Days - Prepare or Review & Update Advance Directives - 6 hours of Companionship & Respite Visits - 4 hours of Sitting Vigil - 2 Post-Death Bereavement Visits - Unlimited Phone and Email Access - Legacy Planning - Life Review ## Gold Package Includes: --- $1999 [Learn More Now](https://beaconofhopeol.com/discovery-call?hsLang=en) --- - Initial Consultation - 4 hours Family Caregiver - Planning for Your Remaining Days - Prepare or Review & Update Advance Directives - 8 hours of Companionship & Respite Visits - 6 hours of Sitting Vigil - 2 Post-Death Bereavement Visits - Unlimited Phone and Email Access - Legacy Planning - Life Review - Memorial Planning / Remembrance Event / Living Funeral ## Platinum Package Includes: Our unlimited, personalized care supports you throughout your entire end-of-life journey until passing. Additionally, we offer monthly bereavement visits for your family for one full year after your loved one passes, providing ongoing comfort and support during this important time. --- $5999 [Start Today](https://beaconofhopeol.com/discovery-call?hsLang=en) --- - Initial Consultation - Unimited Family Caregiver - Planning for Your Remaining Days - Prepare or Review & Update Advance Directives - Unlimited Companionship & Respite Visits - Unlimited hours of Sitting Vigil - 12- Post-Death Bereavement Visits - Unlimited Phone and Email Access - Legacy Planning - Life Review - Memorial Planning / Remembrance Event / Living Funeral - Digital Legacy - After Death Guidance ## Bronze Families who want foundational planning and a small amount of hands-on support. --- $499 [Get Support Today](https://beaconofhopeol.com/discovery-call?hsLang=en) --- - Initial consultation - 2 hours of family caregiver support - Planning for your remaining days - Prepare, review or update advance directives - 4 hours of companionship and respite visits - 2 hours of sitting vigil - 1 post-death bereavement visit - Unlimited phone and email access ## Silver Families who want more bedside and planning support, plus legacy-centered care. --- $899 [Book Your Free Call](https://beaconofhopeol.com/discovery-call?hsLang=en) --- - Initial consultation - 2 Hours of family caregiver support - Planning for your remaining days - Prepare, review, or update advance directives - 6 hours of companionship and respite visits - 4 hours of sitting vigil - 2 post-death bereavement visits - Unlimited phone and email access - Legacy planning and life review ## Gold Families wanting broader support through planning, vigil care, and remembrance. --- $1,999 [Book Your Free Call](https://beaconofhopeol.com/discovery-call?hsLang=en) --- - Initial consultation - 4 Hours of family caregiver support - Planning for your remaining days - Prepare, review, or update advance directives - 8 hours of companionship and respite visits - 6 hours of sitting vigil - 2 post-death bereavement visits - Unlimited phone and email access - Legacy planning and life review - Memorial planning, remembrance event, or living funeral support ## Platinum Families who want ongoing, high-touch support through the full end-of-life journey and after death. This package offers personalized care throughout the end-of-life journey until passing, along with monthly bereavement visits for one full year after death to support the family with continued care and comfort. --- $5,999 [Learn More Now](https://beaconofhopeol.com/discovery-call?hsLang=en) --- - Initial consultation - Planning for your remaining days - Prepare, review, or update advance directives - 24 hours of companionship and respite visits - 24 hours of sitting vigil - 12 post-death bereavement visits - Unlimited phone and email access - Legacy planning, life review, and digital legacy - Memorial planning, remembrance event, or living funeral support - After-death guidance #### Flexible support with transparency and compassion Every family’s needs are different, which is why Beacon of Hope offers hourly services, care packages, and flexible options to help you choose the right level of support. Monthly payment plans are available, and sliding-scale pricing may be offered when possible so care remains accessible. - Initial consultation fee: $100. - Monthly payment plans available. - Sliding-scale pricing offered when possible. - Services explained clearly, with empathy and respect. - Providing end‑of‑life doula support remotely to clients in all 50 states. - Video and phone support for individuals and families nationwide. ### Let’s create a care plan that fits your family Whether you need a few hours of support, help with planning, or ongoing care throughout the end-of-life journey, Beacon of Hope is here to walk alongside you. A discovery call is the best place to begin.   Let’s personalize your care today! All services begin with an initial consultation fee of $100.   *Package services are personalized to your location and needs. In-person care is available in Pierre and surrounding communities; remote options are available nationwide. Travel outside the local service area may be available by arrangement and may include additional fees.*   [Book a Discovery Call](https://beaconofhopeol.com/discovery-call?hsLang=en) [Ask About Packages](https://beaconofhopeol.com/contact-us?hsLang=en) Beacon of Hope provides Christian end‑of‑life doula and family caregiver support in Pierre and central South Dakota, offering non‑medical emotional, spiritual, and practical care at home and alongside hospice. - [About Me](https://beaconofhopeol.com/about-me) - Home - [Services](https://beaconofhopeol.com/services) - [Resources](https://beaconofhopeol.com/resources) - [Terms and Conditions](https://beaconofhopeol.com/terms-and-conditions) As end-of-life doula, I do not provide medical care, funeral directing, or legal services. Our practice centers on offering comfort, advocacy, and resources to individuals and families. I respect the roles of licensed professionals and encourage clients to seek appropriate care from them. Beacon of Hope, EOL LLC is for consulting, education and emotional support and guidance and is in no way considered a funeral establishment or licensed mental health establishment. Any contributions received by Beacon of Hope are for requested consulting services and private or public education. [![Messenger](https://beaconofhopeol.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2-3.png?width=140&height=140&name=2-3.png "Messenger")](https://m.me/810286438828284?ref=q97wpgo9Z4mY) Phone (605)-250-5593 [Email hello@beaconofhopeol.com](mailto:tammy.matson@beaconofhopeol.com) Address Pierre, SD