Compassionate Hospice Presence in Life’s Final Moments

Suzan D. Walker LMT 104331
Oct 26, 2025
3 min read

Updated: Oct 30, 2025

Close-up of two hands gently touching in a soft, blue-toned light, creating a serene and intimate mood. No text visible. — Holding hands for moral support during their final moments.

Losing a friend recently reminded me of something I’ve seen many times in hospitals: some people face their final moments alone. In the ICU, hospice, and nursing home settings, I’ve witnessed individuals whose families are out of state, unable to travel, or no longer living. They are the last of their line, and sometimes, no one is there to offer a hand to hold, a comforting word, or simply a presence.

This has inspired me to create a service to ensure that no one has to face the end of life physically alone.

Who This Service Is For:

Individuals in hospice care or nursing homes who are in their final hours, typically less than 24 hours, often in the moments leading up to the removal of life support
Individuals who do not have family support or whose family members are no longer living
Family members who are not in the immediate area or cannot get to their loved one in time

Family members can request this service to ensure a trusted presence during these final moments.

Service Area & Availability

This service is offered only in the immediate Arlington, Texas area and surrounding locations within 20 miles. Availability is limited due to the personal and sensitive nature of the work.

Donation-Based Support

This service is provided on a donation basis, helping ensure that everyone has access to compassionate presence in their final moments.

Exceptions

This service is not for long-term death doula support or extended end-of-life care. If a family or individual is seeking longer-term doula services, please contact me for rates and scheduling options.

What I Offer

As a trained palliative care provider, death doula, and ordained minister, I provide:

Presence and companionship during the last minutes of life
Emotional and spiritual support
Comforting rituals, prayers, or blessings if desired

If any other massage therapist or healthcare provider is interested in this type of calling and would like to help, please call or text 817-966-1020.

Contact

If you have questions or would like to arrange this service, please call or text 817-966-1020.

Vision for the Future

My hope is to grow this into a nonprofit program ensuring no one passes alone. Through compassionate volunteers and collaboration with healthcare providers, I aim to provide comfort, dignity, and connection during life’s final journey.

Share Your Experience

Your words can bring comfort and connection to others.If you or your loved one received support through this compassionate end-of-life service, I invite you to share your experience below.

Your feedback helps others understand the peace and comfort this service can bring during life’s final moments.

Please feel free to include:

A short reflection on what the experience meant to you or your loved one
How the presence and compassion offered made a difference
Any thoughts or words you’d like to share in memory or gratitude

To leave a review or testimonial:

You may leave a Google review or text/call 817-966-1020 to share your message directly.

Your kindness and words are deeply appreciated.

With care and support,

Suzan (Susan) Walker LMT

Massage therapy is not a substitution for medical treatment. The massage therapist cannot diagnose, treat or prevent disease. The therapist can only recommend products and services. Please consult a medical physician for further treatment.