End-of-life doula · Orlando & virtual
Dying doesn't have to be something that just happens to a family. I sit with you in it — planning ahead when there's time, holding steady when there isn't, and making room for the rituals that help a life close well. You don't have to carry this alone.
What is a death doula?
A death doula, also known as an end-of-life doula, provides compassionate support, guidance, and companionship to individuals nearing the end of life. Unlike medical professionals, death doulas focus on the emotional, spiritual, and practical needs, ensuring a dignified and peaceful transition. They complement the care provided by healthcare teams by addressing aspects of the dying process that medical professionals typically do not cover.
Death doulas assist with a myriad of things including (but not limited to) creating meaningful end-of-life plans, facilitating conversations with loved ones, and establishing comforting rituals. They advocate for the individual's wishes, helping to maintain quality of life and providing crucial support for both the dying person and their family, making the experience more manageable and meaningful.
Who this is for
- Someone who has received a terminal or serious diagnosis and wants to plan ahead, on their own terms.
- A family who needs a steady, experienced presence during active dying and vigil.
- Anyone who wants their end-of-life wishes — and the people around them — held with intention, not left to chance.
How I support you
Ways to work together, one relationship underneath.
Grief Support & Caregiver Respite
Compassionate grief support, and respite so caregivers can rest while their loved one is never left without care.
Bedside Vigil & Vigil Planning
A serene, respectful atmosphere as life's final moments approach — at home, in hospital, or in hospice.
Ritual & Legacy Work
Funeral planning, memory projects, meaningful death rituals, and specialized support for African Traditional Religious rites.
What working together looks like
From first call to after-care.
First conversation
A free, unhurried call to understand where you are and whether we're a fit.
Planning
We build an end-of-life plan together — care wishes, rituals, the people who need to be told what.
Presence
Bedside vigil and steady companionship as active dying begins, alongside hospice.
After
Support for the family in the days and weeks after — ritual, respite, and space to grieve.
Who I am
"We believe in the sacred task of birthing new ancestors."
I'm Sili Recio, founder of New Ancestor Doula Services. My path into this work began with my grandmother's death in 2005 and my mother's in 2011 — experiences that taught me what it costs a family when no one is holding the practical and spiritual threads of dying. I'm a graduate of the Going With Grace End-of-Life Doula Training program, created by Alua Arthur.
Start here
You don't have to figure this out alone.
A first conversation costs nothing and commits you to nothing. Let's talk about where you are.
Work with me