Some conversations don't begin with knowing what to say.

They begin by deciding to show up.

Understanding death isn’t found in a manual; it is found in the willingness to remain present when everything else feels uncertain.

This work asked something of me long before I considered offering it to others. It asked me to sit with my own reflection; this is not something learned—it is something lived.

Informed Choices begins with the simple understanding that a relief happens when nothing is left unsaid. Being fluent in what you do and do not want lifts the weight of every conversation to follow. This is not a clinical exercise; it is an honest return to presence.

A Space for All of It


This work is deep, but it doesn’t have to be without lightheartedness. I welcome the moments of humor, the irreverent honesty, and even the occasional well-timed bit of sarcasm that naturally arise. Sometimes a shared laugh lightens what we’re carrying, helping us breathe and remember that life holds all of it: the sacred and the true.

Bridging the Chapters

Together, we slow down to ask the questions because your peace matters. No two stories are identical, and our support is entirely tailored to meet your family exactly where you are.

Home & Companion

The Role: Gentle, steady companionship that looks past clinical routines to welcome meaningful conversation and help navigate the quiet disorientation of aging or loss.

The Situation: You are starting to notice that your home feels a bit too large to manage alone, or perhaps you want to start clearing your space and gifting keepsakes while you have the energy, or you would like to begin documenting your life stories as you have time to enjoy this process. This is a time when you are not in a crisis, but you want a partner to help you navigate what comes next on your own terms.

The Heart-Space Shift: We reduce the unrest of daily decision-fatigue and overwhelm so you can step away from the paperwork and focus entirely on presence, comfort, and returning to your natural rhythm.

  • Session 1: The Home Safety We may begin with a two-hour home gathering. We will identify and coordinate the best options to ensure you and your care team are settled in to your choice to remain in your home comfortably.

  • Sessions 2–4: Establishing Your Routine The remaining three sessions are designed to help you settle into a new, supportive routine with a companion by your side. Whether we are organizing your space or coordinating for other personal options, these visits build a bond of trust to share with your personal care team while you are leading the way.

  • Another valuable use of this companion: Available for the transition to care facilities, or times of change when anxiety spikes in diagnosis progressions or medical recoveries when times are uncertain, including when staff are busy and family is burdened with employment.

Advocacy & Transition Care

The Role: Dedicated bedside guidance and care team liaison. We navigate alongside you through medical transitions, easing emotional weight and helping you voice your truth when critical choices arise.

The Situation: A recent diagnosis has left your family feeling scattered and overwhelmed. Family members disagree on the next steps, and the staff work of caregiving is overshadowing your quality time together. You feel you just wish you had someone who could ease the overwhelm of decisions to be made.

The Respected Roles: We ease family tension by bringing everyone into alignment. We help educate your circle today, ensuring that your wishes are honored and everyone feels deeply supported tomorrow.

Scope: Includes active, standby advocacy and family support.

  • Alignment: We begin with preparing to bring everyone you chose to be involved in supporting your decisions into a supportive conversation. We are trained to act as a neutral party with understanding that each voice is an important part of difficult conversations.

  • Advocacy & Education: As the eyes and ears at the bedside, We help you through subtle changes, guide you through communication with medical and hospice teams. Often, the amount of information and the medical jargon can feel uncomfortable, we support you in knowing that you are understanding and providing or receiving quality care.

Care Consultant Organization

The Role: Professional, heart-centered guidance for your Advance Care Planning and private legacy. We bring order to your personal documents and reflections, preparing you completely for final steps with your legal counsel.

The Situation: You want to protect your loved ones from a prolonged public probate process or emotional friction. Instead of approaching this as a cold, clinical exercise with yes/no checkboxes, you want to uncover the true why behind your choices.

The Act of Clarity Shift: We help you trade the underlying panic of the "unknown" for a documented, intentional outline. You took the time. You made it clear. This becomes the permanent bridge that carries your family safely from one chapter to the next.

Scope: A structured process consisting of an initial strategy session, a dedicated week of reflection, and a comprehensive follow-up to prepare your materials for final signing with your notary and witnesses.

  • Ongoing Partnership: A companion to answer questions, facilitate difficult decisions, and verify that your plan is secure after any changes.

  • Power of Attorney for Health Care: Maintain your authority while having a personally chosen voice.

    This does not replace your voice. Our work facilitates your planning process.

    I commit to compassionate facilitation - You commit to honest reflection.
    I am not a lawyer or medical professional. This is educational support and facilitation, not legal or medical advice.

Resilience of the Family

A Trusted Path for Families

Moving Through New Chapters

Change asks something of us, something deep and human. It rearranges the landscape of our families and our hearts. In a culture eager for quick recovery, we choose a slower, more faithful way.

Our work respects the truth that grief is a vital part of what it means to live. When we honor these transitions with presence today, we create a healthier foundation for all that is to come, ensuring that how we face this moment strengthens our capacity to embrace life fully. Together, we turn the weight of change into manageable steps and love into lasting remembrance.

Reduce Caregiver Stress by up to 75%

Without Feeling Overwhelmed or Alone

  • Death does not have to be a medical experience

  • History shows us traditions involving the entire family can help provide comfort and closure

  • Proven to positively affect Mental Health for generations by honoring traditions and cultural values

In Unity: Discussing wishes together can alleviate burdens. It's common to not want to burden family, although last wishes are not being shared, creating difficult times for loved ones left to handle your affairs.

Let us help you facilitate these important conversations!

How the Process Works

Here's how we begin, together:

Connect: Start with a conversation

Initial call | $25 Our initial 30-minute consultation ($25) allows us to identify your specific support needs and current situation.

The cost of which will be fully credited toward any future service packages.

Define Our Support

Create the Path | $0 60-minute follow-up

Together, we identify the services that align with the impact you want to make in this process.

Connect the Conversation

Receive steady support

We meet in person or via Zoom with a shared commitment. Together, we bring personal meaning to each decision.

Meet Jessica!

Founder of Informed Choices Doula LLC

Jessica came to this work because she lived it first. Through her own significant transitions and the professional path that followed, she understood something that most systems miss entirely, that the moments asking the most of us are also the ones most deserving of honest, unhurried, and deeply personal support.


Her work exists for the person who senses there is a more intentional way to meet what is coming whether that is a life chapter asking something new, or the practical and personal realities that every life eventually reaches. She brings the same grounded, honest presence to both because in her experience, the willingness to meet your life honestly is the most courageous and most necessary thing a person can do.

Because honoring your life means honoring your death and every moment in between.

At Informed Choices (est. 2022), we believe that end-of-life care is not just about planning, it’s about connection, clarity, and honoring what truly matters. Founded by Jessica, a Certified Death Doula and Transformational Soul Coach, this work is rooted in the belief that even in life’s most difficult moments, there is space for grace, reflection, and healing.

Jessica’s journey began with personal experiences that shaped her view of death not as something to fear, but as a natural part of life to be met with presence and purpose. From early lessons in private school to soul-stirring visits to nursing homes, each experience shaped a strong understanding of life's purpose. These moments weren't just observations, they ignited a deep passion to share hope, dignity and wisdom in ways that would have a sustainable positive impact, ultimately cultivating death wellness for generations.

Through Informed Choices, Jessica offers heart-centered support to individuals and families facing the unknown. For those preparing in advance, caring for a loved one, or navigating grief, we offer an approach that blends spiritual guidance and practical planning. This gently guides you back to yourself, helping you avoid the isolation often accompanying loss.


With the Sacred Passage Framework as the foundation, Jessica walks alongside her clients with empathy and a nurturing presence, helping you express your truth, document your wishes, and find meaning in the journey. Her mission is to make conversations around death feel natural, uplifting and even beautiful because your story, your legacy, and your peace of mind deserve to be honored.

Whether you’re exploring your own path, supporting a friend, or preparing for the future, Jessica is here to remind you that this process isn’t just about planning, it’s about love in action. And you don’t have to walk it alone.


If these last few moments of discovering our page hold a value in your heart, it may be the gentle nudge you've been waiting for.

Introducing the Sacred Passage Framework

A holistic, heart-centered approach to end-of-life planning that transforms a difficult process into a meaningful, compassionate journey of connection and clarity.


Most families approach end-of-life planning with fear, avoidance, and fragmentation. Without intentional guidance, critical conversations go unspoken, important wishes remain unheard, and families are left with unresolved emotions and potential conflicts that can haunt them for years to come.

This isn't just about completing paperwork, it's about creating a bridge of understanding, healing, and love. At Informed Choices, we recognize that every life is a unique story waiting to be honored, every family has deep connections waiting to be strengthened, and every final journey deserves profound respect and compassionate support.

Unlike traditional services that treat end-of-life as a clinical checklist, this approach sees it as a deeply personal, spiritual transition. We don't just file documents; we create sacred spaces for reflection, healing, and meaningful connection.

You might be thinking, "This sounds overwhelming" or "I'm not ready to have these conversations." But here's the truth: avoiding these discussions doesn't make them less important, it only increases the emotional burden on your loved ones. Informed Choices meets you exactly where you are, offering gentle guidance, being present and offering reassurance through our proven Sacred Passage Framework.

In the next moments, you'll discover how the Sacred Passage Framework can transform your approach to end-of-life planning, turning what seems like an impossible conversation into a profound opportunity for connection, peace, and legacy.

Why This Matters

The statistics are clear:

  • 90% of people say talking about their end-of-life care is important

  • Only 27% have done it

  • 82% say they want their wishes in writing, but just 23% have followed through

By taking action, you’re ensuring your wishes are not only heard but honored. You’re providing your loved ones with clarity instead of uncertainty. And most importantly, you’re choosing to navigate this journey on your own terms.


I see you. I see your courage and your desire to take responsibility for this important transition. Together, we can turn fear into empowerment and uncertainty into peace. Let’s make this journey one of clarity, dignity, and love—because you and your family deserve it.

The Sacred Passage Framework

A gentle and intuitive process that walks you step-by-step through the conversations, decisions, and rituals that bring peace, dignity, and connection to life’s most sacred transitions. Through this unique blend of heart-centered support and grounded planning, we help you and your loved ones move forward with confidence, presence, and grace.

Step 1: Clarity and Self-Discovery

Finding your Voice, Uncovering your Values

The first step is to pause, breathe, and reflect on what matters most. We’ll begin with open, heartfelt conversations to explore your values, beliefs, and what “quality of life” means to you. By identifying your end-of-life goals and addressing fears or uncertainties, we’ll bring clarity to your vision.

The Challenge: Many people feel stuck, afraid to start these conversations. They’re burdened by questions like, “What’s the right choice?” or “How do I bring this up with my family?” This step gives you the space and support to uncover your truth.

The Outcome: You gain a sense of self-awareness and responsibility, activating your ability to approach this process with confidence and authenticity.

Step 2: Planning and Alignment

Turning your Vision into Action

With a clear understanding of your wishes, we’ll create a personalized plan that addresses every detail—from advanced directives and living wills to comfort measures and after-death care. Together, we’ll align your decisions with your values, giving you and your loved ones the gift of preparation and peace.


The Challenge: Only 23% of people put their end-of-life wishes in writing, and even fewer make them accessible to their families. Lack of communication creates confusion and stress during an already emotional time.


The Outcome: You leave with an actionable plan that ensures your autonomy is respected and your family is supported. Knowing that every detail is thoughtfully prepared brings a profound sense of relief.

Step 3: Advocacy and Support

Empowering your Voice and Guiding your Care

This is where your wishes come to life. As your advocate, I’ll ensure your voice is heard—whether that’s communicating with family, coordinating with medical teams, or offering emotional support. I’ll stand by you, providing non-medical guidance and comfort to both you and your loved ones before, during, and after death.


The Challenge: Families often struggle to navigate the complexities of end-of-life care, from medical jargon to emotional misunderstandings. Having someone to guide and advocate for you can be transformative.


The Outcome: You experience a seamless, supported journey where your wishes are honored and your family feels cared for, reducing stress and uncertainty during this critical time.

Step 4: Education and Empowerment

Expanding awareness, inspiring action

Many of us hesitate to talk about death, but knowledge is the key to empowerment. Through education on end-of-life options, grief processes, and advanced care planning, I help you and your family make informed decisions.


The Challenge: Most people agree that planning is important, yet few take action, often leaving their families unprepared. By educating yourself, you’re giving them a priceless gift.


The Outcome: You gain the tools to communicate openly with your loved ones, fostering understanding and reducing the burden of tough decisions.

Step 5: Legacy and Closure

Honoring the Journey, Celebrating a Life

This final step brings everything together. We’ll focus on creating meaningful moments, whether that’s capturing your legacy through letters or memory projects, or simply ensuring a peaceful, supported transition. Post-death, I’ll be there for your family to provide comfort and guidance through their grief.


The Challenge: Without closure, families often feel unresolved pain or uncertainty. By addressing this ahead of time, we bring peace to everyone involved.


The Outcome: Your journey is honored in a way that reflects your life, values, and relationships. Your loved ones feel supported, connected, and able to heal.