Supporting others Virtually

I am a certified Death Doula and certified Doulagivers End of Life Specialist


“Goodbyes are only for those who love with their eyes. Because for those who love with heart and soul there is no such thing as separation.”

~ Rumi



I Love helping people create the end of life experience that they want and that honors them

Hi! My name is Lys Smith and I am here to provide compassionate support to all folks. I offer education as well as assistance locating resources, developing care plans, planning all end of life options, and providing guidance that fits your unique needs.

My passion is to help people feel empowered to make the choices, decisions, and plans that are best for them and their end of life journey. Please let me know how I can support you!

Curriculum Vitae

Academic

University of Vermont
Professional Certificate. Major in End of Life Doula from the Larner College of Medicine
Bachelor of Arts. Double Major in Anthropology and World Religion

Community College of Vermont
Major in Psychology. (Developmental, behavioral, and consciousness)

Holistic School of Business
Professional Certificate. Major in Business Foundations & Mastermind Program

Selected Employment Experience

Skyline Memorial Gardens and Funeral HomeFamily Service Counselor, Sexton, Funeral Assistant, and Licensed Life Insurance Agent, Portland, OR

Celebrant

Universal Life Church Ordained Minister

End of Life Doula/Death Doula

Doulagivers
Certification. Doulagiver Specialist that includes Certified End of Life Doula, Care Consultant, and Elder Care Doula

University of Vermont
Professional Certificate. Major in End of Life Doula from the Larner College of Medicine

Quality of Life Care/CareDoula
Workshop in Become an End of Life Doula: S-A-E it like it is program
Workshop in Death Doula – Level 1

Trauma Training

The Wellness Specialist Certification. Trauma Debriefing Facilitator

Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki

Certification and attunement as an Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki Master (Usui/Hayashi/Takata/Furumoto lineage)