I’m Shelby Yaffe!

Death Companion, Caregiver, and End-of-Life Planner in Arvada, Colorado

I love providing care and companionship to my clients.

I started caregiving as a profession in 2013. I immediately knew I had found my calling. Caring for people in their sickness, and offering them sweetness and good humor while I care for them, became something I excelled at.

As a CNA, I saw a huge problem with how the healthcare system treats death. I always knew we weren’t talking abut it correctly, or talking about it enough! I started looking into ways that I could help the dying and their families more specifically than just as their caregiver.

When I found out what a death doula was, I immediately knew what I had to do.

I graduated from Going With Grace as a Certified Death Doula and End-of-Life Planner in January of 2023. I planned my own funeral during that course, filled out my own Living Will, and meditated on the meaning of my own death that will inevitably come someday! I have dealt with my fears and questions about death so that I can help others do the same.

Whether you or your family member needs daily care or you just need someone to talk to after receiving a terminal diagnosis, I am here for you!

I can’t wait to meet you and find out how I can bring sunshine to this dark time in your life.

FAQs

  • Yes. I offer a free phone consultation for anyone who wants to know more about my services and ask me specific questions. This consultation can take about an hour, and help us find out if my services are a good fit for you or your loved one.

  • I am a Certified Nurse’s Assistant in the state of Colorado. I have been a CNA for 12 years.

    I became a Certified Death Doula and End-of-Life Planner in January of 2023 through a program called Going With Grace.

    As a Death Companion, I am not working as a CNA, but as a caregiver, companion, end-of-life planner, and friend to the family of the dying person. I am open to many tasks beyond the scope of a CNA (like funeral planning, home funeral consulting, and more).

  • I want my services to be available to as many people as possible, so I use a sliding scale based on income to provide an hourly rate. This can be anywhere from $30-$60 an hour. We will discuss your situation and make sure my services are affordable to you before beginning to work together.

  • I am not authorized to give legal advice or medical care.

    I will always refer legal questions to your chosen Estate Planner or other attorney. I will always refer medical questions to your doctor(s).

    I operate as a companion and caregiver. I am here to be a source of practical, emotional, spiritual, and social support.