Grief tending is an offering where a Grief Tender listens deeply to, witnesses fully and holds space for the grief of a group or individual.

We have inherited cultural practices where we privatize grief and isolate grievers, leaving them stranded in a liminal and vulnerable state. As we (Sacred Grief Work) answer our calling to tend grief, we would like to think we are part of a movement that is building bridges to a future where our culture remembers its capacities to honor and hold grievers with care and dignity.

Grief Tending is not therapy, though its impacts may be described as therapeutic.

Grief Tending Sessions are open to individuals navigating any form of grief, not just those who have lost loved ones. Our intention is to support all sources of loss and grief, from acute personal losses to Earth grief and ancestral loss.

We provide a 30-minute introductory call, free of charge. The purpose of this call is to see if we are a good fit and whether grief tending is what you need right now.

In order to make the most of this time, it is helpful for prospective clients to fill out a confidential Pre-Session Questionnaire. This is not required.

If we feel that we are a good fit, we will book time on the calendar for the first 75-minute session. Based on the pricing tier you select, we will provide you a payment link for the session. The session is booked when the payment is received.

All sessions are 75 minutes in length.

A session typically begins with a short guided meditation to “clear off the road dust” and get us firmly rooted in the present.

We then make time for deep listening, to understand what is stirring in your heart.

We may do some practices to support neuro-regulation and calming. We might also discuss writing practices and strategies to give space to your grief between sessions.

We are not trying to fix your grief, but to witness it and give it space to breathe.

We have instituted a Pay What You Can pricing model to help everyone access this important work, regardless of financial ability to pay. This pricing model is inspired by the Green Bottle Model from Worts + Cunning.

After our initial 30-minute discovery session (at no cost to you), if we decide that this work would support your grief process, you will indicate the price point that you are able to pay.

Please read through our recommendations below for how to decide which price to select.

$$$ Top Range - $250 per 75-minute session

The highest price tier for Grief Tending Sessions reflects the true “fair market value” of the work. This price does not reflect paying extra.

We recommend paying this price if you:

• are financially secure

• have personal savings

• own property, or

• are not worried about how paying for the retreat will impact your ability to spend money on other things

$$ Middle Range - $150 per 75-minute session

The middle option for Grief Tending Sessions is a discounted price.

We recommend paying this price if you:

• have access to steady income and your basic needs are met

• are working to pay off debt or build savings

• are not harmed by paying this amount, but you may have to cut back on discretionary spending, such as going out to dinner or buying new clothes

$ Low Range - $100 per 75-minute session

The lowest price for the retreat is a further discounted price.

We recommend paying this price if:

• you have access to basic needs

• your financial situation feels tenuous, or 

• you would have to save up for many months to be able to afford a higher price point

We will send you a calendar link to schedule.

Sessions are pre-paid when booked.

We require 24-hours’ notice to cancel individual Grief Tending Sessions.

In order to book time, we require a payment at the time of booking. If you cancel within the 24+ hour window, your payment will be applied to your next session.