Tammy LeeAnne, owner of Beaches End of Life Doula, says, “Oftentimes, we hear of families coming together in love and joy at the coming of a new life. So should it be at the end of life—the family gathers to hear the stories and say goodbye. It is a time for forgiveness, giving and receiving.”

Having an advocate, or doula, can help facilitate these moments because it unburdens many difficult tasks from the person that will be leaving and their family. Having a professional to help get things in place so families can come together in support and love can be a great relief.

Tammy LeeAnne is originally from South Bend, Indiana, and presently serves Northeast Florida. She’s been practicing massage therapy for 20 years in Florida, currently at Jax Thai Massage & Bodywork in Jax beach, and was drawn to becoming a death doula after the loss of her husband. She quickly learned that life is about love, and it is now her goal to remove fear from the experience of dying. She shares, “Love must reside in the energy of death.”