Live course · with Elayne Sallemi
A Nature‑Based Toolkit to Support the Dying
Comfort care at home for someone you love, alongside hospice and medical care.
Starts Nov 24 · 4 Tuesdays · $199
Enroll nowWho it’s for
For the person at the bedside.
- 01
You’re caring for someone who is dying, now or soon.
- 02
It’s your first time, and you want to know what to expect.
- 03
You want to keep them comfortable, alongside hospice and medical care.
Start with what’s already in your kitchen.
What you’ll learn
Four weeks, one session each.
Week 1
The Room Has Always Known
Plants for comfort in the dying room, and your first vigil altar.
Week 2
What the Body Knows
Lavender, rosemary and more, made into simple bundles, teas, oils and sachets.
Week 3
Rites, Rituals, and the Traditions That Held This
Ritual, sitting vigil, and caring for the body.
Week 4
The Green Burial and the Body’s Return
Green burial options, and building a toolkit that is yours.
Your guide
Elayne Sallemi
A death doula and grief companion who spent years as an EMT and paramedic in New York City. She now sits with families at the bedside, at home or in hospital.
Death Doula & Grief Companion · Former NYC EMT/paramedic · Meet Elayne
- Price
- $199
- Starts
- Tuesday, November 24, 2026
- Dates
- Tuesdays · Nov 24, Dec 1, Dec 8, Dec 15
- Time
- 9:00 PM ET · 6:00 PM PT
- Format
- 4 live weekly sessions · 1 hour each
Questions
Common questions.
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