With a Master of Arts in Culture & Spirituality, I bring a holistic perspective to my work as a doula, as well as to weddings, funerals and other services where people mark important moments with ritual and celebration.
Kristin Hauman
When people find out I'm a licensed funeral director, they usually ask why I chose this work and I'm never quite sure how to answer but to say, “it chose me”. After changing my college major several times I transferred to the mortuary science program at Mount Ida College outside of Boston, MA, and finished the Associate of Science degree in 2002. While working in funeral homes as an intern and licensed director I determined that I didn't like the embalming chemicals that would burn my eyes and throat when I entered the preparation room. I thought there must be a more natural way to care for people after death.
Helen Stickney, PhD
I am a meditation instructor and death doula specializing in contemplative approaches to mortality and grief. As a doula, my role is to support individuals and their loved ones through the various phases of the end of life process. I am available to support everyone involved in the dying process with embodied approaches to integrating loss and transformation. Meditation and deep listening are integrated into all aspects of my work.
Nisha Bowman, MSW, LSW, APHSW-C, CGCS, NEDA Proficient
Jaime Hahn
I grew up in Shaler Township and graduated from Shaler Area High School. I attended Duquesne University, thinking I would become a French teacher, but soon realized I wanted to join the funeral service industry. As the daughter of a funeral director, I was very comfortable with death. (My brothers and I played hide and seek among caskets!)
Heather Bradley
Jody Adams, M.A., CPO
I’m fascinated by the way conversations about death tend to be postponed or avoided, even though death is inevitable for every living being. I am honored to help people explore the question of what a “good death” means to them, and I encourage them to live a “good life” as they define it. I also assist clients in making sense of their things and their space to support their lifestyle and life purpose. That work very often leads to conversations about legacy, how they want to experience the dying process, and the sometimes daunting but practical details of ensuring that their “final affairs are in order.”
Lynne Ireland-Knight
Bethany Haizlett Narajka
I am a celebrant, death doula, dance teacher, and yoga instructor. I lead grief movement classes throughout Pittsburgh, including regular classes at Art in Motion dance studio, private grief retreats, and as a special guest at Point Park University's dance department. I also offer individual grief movement sessions in person or by video call. I completed my End of Life Doula training through Going with Grace, hold a PA state Visual Art Education certification, and am an ordained minister through American Marriage Ministries.
