What is a vigil plan?

When a person is dying they will experience a period of time when they are “actively dying”. This refers to the time when the person’s body begins to shut down and they have begun the process of transitioning into death. It is not uncommon for this to last for many hours, several days, and in some cases even longer. During this time the person is often in and out of consciousness or unresponsive. This is the opportunity for you and your family hold a vigil. A death doula can help this process go smoothly, from planning and for the duration of the vigil.