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Sally Gabriel Ph.D.
AFTER-LOSS SUPPORT Services
Practical and Emotional Guidance after Loss
Losing someone reshapes your world overnight. The routines, roles, and rhythms you once relied on suddenly shift, and you’re left trying to navigate the unfamiliar landscape of life without them. Preparing for a loved one's passing ahead of time can reduce uncertainty and ease the transition for those left behind.
I offer compassionate, practical support for everything from emotional overwhelm to the daily logistics that feel impossible after a loss. It’s about creating clarity, emotional readiness, and a network of support
so families can focus on grieving rather than logistics after the loss.
The Heart of After-Loss Support
Beyond The Paperwork
After a loss, life can feel uncertain and overwhelming. At the heart of After-Loss Support is the commitment to provide steady, compassionate guidance—helping you navigate the emotional, practical, and spiritual challenges that arise.
I create a safe space for you to process grief, ask questions, and explore your emotions without judgment. From managing the details of memorials and paperwork to supporting you through shifting family dynamics and emotional milestones, my goal is to help you find stability, connection, and clarity.
With a holistic approach that blends emotional care, practical planning, and grief work, After-Loss Support empowers you to move forward at your own pace, honoring both your loved one and your personal journey toward healing.
Benefits of Working With a Specialist In After Loss Support
Why Professional Guidance Matters
Survivors often describe the days after a death as a "fog." Working with a trained and experienced professional ensures that after-loss support is accurate, comprehensive, and tailored to your needs.
What You'll Gain
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Confidence knowing you have help when you need it
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Peace of mind for yourself and your family
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Reduced stress and more time for grieving
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Support navigating the logistical and emotional landscape after a death
"What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us."
- Helen Keller
How Epilogue Care Can Help Following A Loss
As a trained death doula and grief educator, I guide individuals and families after a loss, combining practical guidance with emotional support.
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Compassionate support for the emotional realities of grief, including overwhelm, numbness, guilt, anger, and the long, uneven road of healing
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Someone steady in your corner when everything feels unsteady
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Hands-on help with the overwhelming practical details after a death—paperwork, calls, and next steps
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Support during identity shifts, role changes, and big decisions
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Care that continues after the world expects you to “be okay.”
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Gentle guidance as you find your footing and begin shaping life after loss
What You’ll Receive from After-Loss Support
Compassionate Guidance, Practical Help, and Emotional Care
Practical Guidance: Receive hands-on support with post-death logistics, including funeral planning, paperwork, and connecting with necessary resources, helping reduce stress during a difficult time.
Emotional Support: Process grief in a safe, non-judgmental space while navigating emotional milestones, shifting family dynamics, and the “quiet after” when the world moves on.
Rituals and Remembrances: Create meaningful ways to honor and celebrate your loved one’s life through personalized ceremonies, memorials, or legacy projects.
Empowerment and Clarity: Gain confidence and clarity as you navigate decisions and rebuild routines, helping you move forward at your own pace.
Steady Presence: Receive consistent, compassionate support from someone who listens, guides, and helps you feel less alone through every step of your grief journey.
What you need to know about AFTER-LOSS SUPPORT
After-loss support provides both emotional and practical guidance for individuals and families following the death of a loved one. I help you manage the many tasks that follow a death—such as organizing paperwork, planning a memorial, connecting with financial resources—while offering compassionate support throughout the process. I also provide grief support as part of my after-loss service.
Grief counseling focuses solely on the grieving process, while after-loss support also includes hands-on, logistical guidance. As a survivorship consultant, I help loved ones navigate the practical side of loss—handling documents, coordinating notifications, and connecting with trusted professionals—whatever needs doing, along with grief support.
After-loss services are ideal for executors, adult children, widows, widowers, or anyone managing a loved one’s estate or affairs. It’s also helpful for those who feel overwhelmed by the administrative and emotional tasks that follow a death.
Support can include:
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Creating a custom post-death checklist
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Reviewing or organizing paperwork
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Coordinating memorial or celebration-of-life services
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Notifying family, friends, and service providers
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Referring to trusted professionals (attorneys, accountants, financial planners, etc.)
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Offering grief resources and emotional guidance
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The timeline varies depending on your needs. Some families need help for a few weeks, while others work with me for longer as they process estate matters and grief. On average, estate work and transitions can take 12–18 months, and ongoing support helps ease that journey.
Not at all. Survivorship consulting can begin before a loss occurs to help prepare and organize. This proactive approach eases the burden later and allows loved ones to grieve without the overwhelm of logistics.
As a death doula, I provide continuity of care—supporting families before, during, and after death. My after-loss service extends that support by helping loved ones navigate the new landscape without their loved one's presence.