Respite & Companion Care

Respite & Companion Care — Supporting the path to a good death

We believe a good death is one in which no one has to die alone. It means having the opportunity to be surrounded by the familiar things of home and the people you love—family, friends, and clergy. It is having time to share memories, offer forgiveness, give final advice, speak words of love, and say the things that should not be left unsaid. It is being treated with dignity and tenderness and having someone nearby to offer companionship, comfort, prayer, and reassurance. The comfort of knowing that death is not the end, but a homecoming, secure in the promise of Heaven in the everlasting love, mercy, and grace of our Lord God.

Our goal is to support individuals and families in our community through the final season of life  however long that might be, by helping make a good death possible while providing much-needed respite for family caregivers. Generally, our pricing is $20 per hour. However, if you need assistance and cannot afford it, please contact us. Sometimes we have sponsorships or funding that enable us to provide our services free of charge. Its worth asking.

We also recognize that caring for someone you love can be physically and emotionally exhausting. Family caregivers need opportunities to rest, run errands, attend appointments, spend time with other family members, or simply have a few hours for themselves. During that time, we will remain with your loved one, providing compassionate companionship and meaningful engagement according to their wishes, interests, abilities, and comfort.

Our Companion & Legacy Services May Include:

Reading Aloud — Favorite books, Bible passages, poetry, newspapers, old letters, or family stories.

Legacy Memory Books — Preserve childhood memories, family traditions, photographs, recipes, sayings, important events, and treasured stories.

Life-Story Conversations — Spend time listening to and recording the stories of a lifetime—from childhood and first jobs to marriage, family, accomplishments, and favorite memories.

Letters for Loved Ones — Help write or dictate letters, messages, advice, or words of love for children, grandchildren, friends, or future generations.

Audio & Video Memories — With permission, record stories, family history, favorite songs, words of wisdom, or simply the sound of a loved one's voice.

Photo Reminiscing — Look through photographs and albums together and preserve the names, places, dates, and stories behind them.

Legacy Recipe Collections — Record treasured recipes along with the people, occasions, and family traditions connected to them.

Family Timelines & Genealogy — Preserve family names, relationships, hometowns, occupations, military service, marriages, travels, traditions, and family stories that might otherwise be lost.

Music Companionship — Listen to favorite music, hymns, songs from their youth, or music connected to meaningful moments in their life.

Handwriting & Handprint Keepsakes — Preserve a signature, handwritten message, favorite saying, recipe, hand tracing, or other personal keepsake.

Spiritual Companionship — Prayer, Scripture, hymns, devotional readings, spiritual conversation, or quiet reflection according to the individual's wishes and beliefs.

Outdoor Companionship — Sit on the porch, watch the birds, tend a plant, take an appropriate short walk, or simply enjoy the sunshine and fresh air together.

Simple Comforts — Create a peaceful and pleasant environment through activities such as brushing hair, applying hand lotion, painting nails, making tea, or arranging flowers when appropriate and welcomed.

Celebration-of-Life Wishes — When desired, help record wishes for favorite songs, readings, flowers, photographs, clothing, stories, or other details the individual would like their family to know.

“Things I Want You to Know” Books — Preserve the wisdom someone wants to leave behind—their thoughts about family, marriage, raising children, faith, happiness, mistakes, forgiveness, and what mattered most during their lifetime.

Quiet Companionship — Watch a favorite movie, share a cup of coffee, talk, listen, hold a hand, or simply sit quietly together.

End-of-Life Presence — When the final hours come, provide a calm and compassionate presence so that your loved one has someone nearby while family members rest, gather, pray, or simply need additional support.

Sometimes we will spend an afternoon preserving a lifetime of memories. Sometimes we will read Scripture or listen to a favorite song. And sometimes there will be nothing that needs to be said or done at all—we will simply sit beside your loved one and make sure they are not alone.