Graceful Passings is a Seattle-based death and grief doula service offering holistic, non-medical support to individuals and families navigating the emotional and practical challenges of a pet’s end of life and passing. Whether you are anticipating the loss of a beloved animal, caring for your pet in their final days, or grieving a pet companion who has passed, you don’t have to walk this journey alone.
Our Grief Support Services for Pet Loss
Navigating a Pet’s End of Life
Gentle guidance to help you understand what your pet is experiencing, prepare emotionally, and create a calm, loving transition during their final days.
Navigating Pet Loss & Grief
A safe, compassionate space to process your grief, honour the life of your beloved companion, and learn how to move forward while carrying their memory with care.
Seeking Planning & Practical Help
End-of-life and after-death support for your pet, including compassionate, hands-on help to ease stress, manage decisions, and support you before and after your pet’s passing.
ABOUT US
At Graceful Passings, we believe the end of a beloved animal’s life deserves beauty, meaning, and reverence. Every pet’s passing is a sacred transition and every pet parent deserves to be met with dignity, clarity, and wholehearted support.
As a certified End-of-Life Pet Doula, I support pet parents as they prepare for their pet’s passing, understand the end-of-life process, and feel supported through grief. My work is centered on honoring the life of your animal companion in intentional and meaningful ways, before and after death.
I offer trauma-informed, judgment-free care for pet end-of-life and pet loss. My role is to support you emotionally, spiritually, and practically, bringing calm, structure, and compassionate companionship during one of the most profound experiences of loving an animal.
Kind Words for the Lives We’ve Touched
“Marisa has been such a wonderful part of our pets’ lives. From the very beginning, our dogs and cat took to her instantly — they absolutely love her, and it’s easy to see why. She cares for them with so much love, patience, and attention to detail, and it gives us such peace of mind knowing they’re in her hands. What really stands out is how thoughtful and proactive she is. Marisa always shares helpful tips and recommendations for how we can better care for our pets, and we truly appreciate her insight and dedication. She goes above and beyond every single time. “
– Callie A.
“Marisa was a wonderful and caring companion for our dog, Rufus, later in his life. She often cared for him while we were out of town and we could tell he was so well taken care of. He had some medication and other considerations as an older animal and Marisa was always so attentive to his needs. Shortly before his death, she visited him and we were so moved and honored that she made time to say goodbye to him. I would recommend Marisa as a caregiver for pets of all ages.”
– Kyle D.
“Marisa assisted my 91-year-old mother the past few years in West Seattle. We as family were very impressed with Marisa’s communication on my mom’s care and needs. My mother was quite fond of Marisa. Marisa has a pleasant demeanor that is balanced perfectly by her sense of dedication to her job. She is an extremely knowledgeable
caregiver who has been able to offer my mother the very best in care. Marisa was very reliable and dedicated to my mom. She also offered end of life doula care. She was with my mom until her death.”– Maureen B.
Free Digital Resources for Pet Loss
Not all grief is loud.
Some grief is quiet, private, and unseen, but that doesn’t make it less real.
We hope these little digital gifts will provide some gentle support.
- 10 mins Guided Meditation for Grieving Pet Parents
- Navigating Pet Loss Roadmap and Grief Letter Workbook