Who We Are

​We are a group of integrative death professionals who serve our community in a variety of ways.  We are end of life doulas, home funeral and vigil guides, celebrants, green burial advocates, body workers, and much more. We work together to provide integrative death care opportunities to those who are dying, their families, and their support network. Our goal is to educate and inform professionals within the state of MN as well as the public, and to help those in need find appropriate services. To be listed on our directory, simply become a member and we'll get you listed!

The Collaborative's Leadership

We have formed a leadership circle to initiate the collaborative. We welcome your thoughts and ideas! 
Anne Murphy, Events Coordinator, is a Celebrant, Home Vigil Guide and Death Educator, and owner of A Thousand Hands. She is trained in the art of supporting individuals and families through the season of death and dying through heart-centered, compassionate and meaningful conversations, rituals and ceremonies. Go to A Thousand Hands at: https://athousandhands.com
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Susan Lawrence, Communications Director,​ is an INELDA trained end of life doula and a hospice volunteer; she also completed Advance Care Planning education with Honoring Choices Minnesota.  Services provided include assistance with your Health Directive, life review, legacy work, vigil planning and completion, and grief support for your loved ones. Go to Adestellc at: ​https://adestellc.com
Wendy Brown, Membership Coordinator, is a trained End of Life Doula through the International End of Life Doula Association (INELDA) as well as trained in Healing Touch. She has gained insightful perspective through her work with clients in the Twin Cities, as well as through local hospice programs. Wendy spent many years as a blog writer, creating awareness of the importance of the written word—a foundation for her passion towards Legacy Projects. Her role as an End of Life Doula is one she holds with honor and humility. Go to Chemin at: ​www.mychemin.com
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Nina Guertin, Peer Support Facilitator & Secretary, is a trained End-of Life / Death Doula, a trained and certified Interfaith Spiritual Director, and an Angel Artist. Currently working toward Death Doula Certification through INELDA, Nina serves as a Vigil Volunteer for Heartland Hospice, and is also a Ritualist, specializing in Clearing Ceremonies, Commemorations, and Memorials. Go to Tending the Spirit at: www.tendingthespirit.care
Cheryl Larson, Website Manager, is an End-of-Life Doula from International End-of-Life Doula Association (INELDA), certified Feng Shui Practitioner, professional organizer, project manager and owner of Peace by Piece Transitions. Specializing in the transitions of life; downsizing, intentional life review decluttering, creating legacy imprint projects, and compassionately supporting the end of life for loved ones and their families with Shima, her therapy Golden Retriever. Shima is a Hopi word for Love, loving everyone in the world. Cheryl currently volunteers at Lakeside Oasis End-of-Life Care in Buffalo and at Crescent Cove in Brooklyn Park. 
Michelle Kolling, Finance Director, is an INELDA trained end of life doula and founder of HELD. While serving as a caregiver to her husband during the end of his life, she came to understand the transformational possibilities that exist when being deeply present in the dying experience. Michelle serves as a hospice volunteer and a board member at Rein in Sarcoma and is a member of INELDA and NEDA. She is also pursuing certification as an NLP and hypnotherapy practitioner through IntraAwareness. To learn more about how Michelle practices the art of death midwifery go to www.heldoula.com.
Janet Brown, Member At Large, is a trained End of Life Doula through the International End of Life Doula Association (INELDA), Zen Buddhist practitioner, and founder of Good Death Doula. While some define a “good death” as one that is free from avoidable distress and suffering. Janet views a good death as one where people feel comfortable talking about death in a way that creates agency, intention, and closure while incorporating wellness and peace on life's ending. Janet works with individuals and their families through hospice, vigil, and the grieving process with compassion, love, support, and understanding that this time is sacred, precious, and beautiful.
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