END OF LIFE SERVICES
I’m Tracey, a nationally recognized death doula, deathcare educator, public speaker, and funeral professional with over fifteen years of experience at the intersection of end-of-life care, community advocacy, and education. My work is grounded in a simple but profound belief:
Deathcare is community care.
As an Adjunct Professor and Subject Matter Expert at the University of New England, I have designed and teach some of the first courses of their kind in continuing higher education, including Companion Animal Death Doula, Dementia-Informed Deathcare, End-of-Life Doula, and Building a Deathcare Practice. I also serve as a Funeral Professional at Grand Rapids Cremation and Funeral Services, where I walk alongside families in the most sacred and practical moments of loss.
I am available as a keynote and hosted speaker for conferences, organizations, universities, and community events on topics including death positivity, Queer end-of-life care, companion animal deathcare, dementia-informed care, and advance directives.
Striving to improve deathcare access, experiences, and services, with a focus on decreasing the disparities experienced by marginalized communities. Accountability in deathcare support through advocacy, education, and activism.
SERVICES
Documents & Directives
Companion Animal Care
Queer End-of-Life Care
Speaking & Education
Tracey Walker (she/hers)
MY DEATHCARE APPROACH
Death is not something that happens to us, it is something we can move through together. I believe that how we approach the end of life shapes not just our final days, but the way we live the ones before them.
Because death is unique and personal, I am dedicated to being an advocate, making sure your wishes are acknowledged and accomplished.
It can be difficult to navigate the emotional and practical aspects that come with the challenge of preparing for the end of life - be it your own, your biological or chosen family or beloved pet.
Deathcare is community care.
And you do not have to navigate it alone.
We acknowledge the land and labor of this, the homeland of the Three Fires Council: Chippewa, Ottawa, and Potawatomi people whose connection to this land we honor and whose presence we respect.