Navigating Grief with Clarity, Compassion, and Support

We support individuals and families through the grieving process, helping them find clarity, make empowered decisions, and feel less alone in times of loss.

When Should You Work With a Grief Advocate?

Advocacy isn’t only for crises. It’s for any moment when grief, stress, or uncertainty makes it hard to move forward with confidence. You might benefit from working with a grief-informed advocate if you’re:

  • Facing medical decisions while grieving the loss of a loved one

  • Feeling overwhelmed by hospital systems, legal forms, or end-of-life paperwork

  • Unsure how to speak up for your needs—or support someone else’s—amid deep emotional stress

  • Experiencing trauma, identity-based bias, or silence from providers during or after a loss

  • Wanting compassionate guidance from someone who can help you protect your rights, dignity, and peace of mind

What We Can Do For You:

Grief can affect every part of life—including how you make decisions, communicate with others, and navigate systems that feel cold or overwhelming. We’re here to help you find clarity and strength when things feel uncertain.

  • Here’s how we can support you:

    • Medical System Navigation
      We guide you through complex medical decisions, care plans, or follow-ups after a loss—helping you ask the right questions and feel confident in every step.

    • Communication Support
      Whether you’re struggling to talk with doctors, employers, or family members, we help you find the words and set the boundaries you need—especially when emotions are high.

    • Grief-Informed Advocacy
      We provide trauma-sensitive, identity-affirming support that recognizes how loss impacts different people in different ways—offering both empathy and expertise.

    • End-of-Life Planning & Documentation
      We help you understand your options, organize paperwork, and communicate wishes clearly—whether you're making plans for a loved one or yourself.

    • Care Coordination & Emotional Support
      We’re here when you don’t know who to call. We connect you with trusted providers, community resources, and help build a plan that centers your emotional and physical well-being.

    You don’t have to navigate grief alone—or feel rushed to “move on” before you’re ready. We walk with you at your pace, with respect, warmth, and professionalism.

Our mission is to support individuals and families through grief with compassion, clarity, and care. Whether you're navigating end-of-life decisions, dealing with a recent loss, or simply trying to make sense of the next steps in a complex system, we’re here to walk beside you—not ahead of you.

At Compassionate Navigation, we help bridge the gap between medical providers, systems, and the emotional realities of grief. Our goal is to ensure you feel heard, respected, and supported—without pressure to rush or “move on.”

Let us help you carry the load during an already heavy time. We offer one-on-one, personalized consultations—virtually or in person—designed to meet you where you are and guide you toward whatever comes next, at your pace.

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    Grief Advocacy Consultation

    A one-on-one virtual or in-person session to support individuals or families after a death or serious loss. This session helps clarify options, coordinate care, support communication with providers, employers, and family members, and explore grief-informed resources.

    What is included:

    - 60-minute session with a grief-informed advocate

    - Personalized resource guide

    - Email follow-up for 7 days

    Cost: $150

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    Family Grief Navigation Session

    A group session for families or chosen support systems navigating grief together. Ideal for situations involving shared caregiving, decision-making, or unresolved dynamics. Led by a grief-informed mediator and advocate.

    Includes:

    - 90-minute family session (2–5 participants)

    - Neutral facilitation and structured dialogue

    - Personalized resource recommendations

    Price: $375

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    Grief Support Planning Package (3 Sessions)

    This package provides ongoing support to those navigating medical, legal, work-related, or interpersonal challenges after loss. Ideal for individuals in complex care systems, returning to work or school, or dealing with long-term impacts of grief.

    Includes:

    - Three 60-minute sessions

    - Personalized support plan

    - Coordination guidance with external professionals (providers, HR, etc.)

    Package Price: $400