Bedside Vigil Support
Whatcom County · In-Person
If death is expected within hours or days, please book your bedside vigil support below and indicate the urgency on your intake form. I review all submissions promptly and will be in touch as soon as I am able.
For all other inquiries, please allow up to 48 hours for a response.
WHAT TO EXPECT
01
PRESENCE-BASED
I arrive prepared, stay for the full time, and ask nothing of you. You are free to rest, step away, or simply be with the person you love while I hold the space around you.
02
ATTUNED
Every family, every bedside, every death has its own story. I attune to the rhythm of the space. Nothing is forced or rushed, and nothing needs to be explained or performed for my benefit.
03
UNHURRIED
Death moves at its own pace. I do not watch the clock. I am there for the duration of your block, holding that time as sacred, accompanying you through whatever this time holds.
BEDSIDE VIGIL SUPPORT
Choosing Your Support Block
Vigil support is offered in two block lengths. Neither is inherently better. The right choice depends on where the person you love is in the dying process and what your family needs most.
Half Day — 4 hours. A half-day block is appropriate when you need presence and support for a defined stretch of time: an overnight rotation, relief during a difficult afternoon, or companionship through the hours when things feel most uncertain. It is also a natural choice when you are unsure how long you will need support and want to begin with a single block.
Full Day — 8 hours. A full-day block is appropriate when death may be close and the family needs sustained presence throughout a long stretch of active dying. It gives everyone in the room permission to rest, step away, and return, knowing someone is holding the space.
Either block can be followed by another, depending on availability. If you are unsure which is right for your situation, book the one that feels most honest, and we will talk before I arrive.
Vigil support is offered based on current availability. If I am unable to take your request, I will be honest and connect you with additional resources so you are not left without support. Please reach out as early as possible.
PRICING & SLIDING SCALE
All services are offered on a sliding scale with 3 tiers. Select the pricing tier that honestly reflects your current financial situation. No explanation is required.
Once you choose a tier, you will see Half Day (4 hours) and Full Day (8 hours) options within that tier.
COMMUNITY: For those facing financial hardship or limited income.
STANDARD: For those who can comfortably meet their basic needs.
SUPPORTER: For those with financial stability who wish to subsidize access for others.
Half Day (4 hours) Community $200 · Standard $320 · Supporter $480
Full Day (8 hours) Community $360 · Standard $575 · Supporter $860
An after-hours surcharge of $50 applies to arrivals before 7:00 AM or after 8:00 PM. This will be noted at booking.
Payment is collected at the time of booking through Acuity. Your booking is not confirmed until payment is received.
AFTER YOU SCHEDULE
Once your intake form is submitted and payment is received, I will contact you within 24 hours to confirm the details (date, time, location, and your intake form) and answer any questions before I arrive. For urgent situations, I will reach out as soon as possible.
If your needs change before the appointment, please email me at allison@anamillume.com. Time matters in this work, and I want to respond to you directly.
A NOTE ON CAPACITY
I work with a small number of clients at a time to give my full presence to everyone I serve. If I am currently at capacity, I will let you know and add you to my interest list. You will not be forgotten, and I will follow up as soon as space opens.