A vigil takes place during the active dying period, those final hours can be an important part of the grieving process. As they near the end of their journey, through that final door, having a comfortable space to say farewell can be a truly moving and profound thing.

The format of a vigil is not fixed, and there is no right or wrong way to hold a vigil. It can be a place to share stories and grieve together, to hold your loved one for the last time, or to just share space. It can be a spiritual or religious experience. As a very personal experience, your wishes and needs are of the utmost importance.

I create a comfortable and meaningful space to pass, and to grieve in, I liaise with the care team, and offer respite vigil work for those grieving, and make sure you and your people are supported in this emotionally tender time.

In Australia, you have the legal right to a home based funeral, which is a family or community-centered practice of after death care. If you want guidance on what this entails, what are the legal requirements, and how to best provide after death care after a vigil, I can offer this. However I cannot assist beyond this guidance, as I am not a licensed funeral director. A home based funeral can be very cathartic and helpful to the grieving process, and it is something worth considering.