Shawn began her journey in Death Care with a career in the Funeral Industry years ago in 2006, serving the 5 county region, known as Southern California. She is native to Los Angeles, now claiming home in the Town of Apple Valley. And, still serving all of Southern California. In 2013 after the loss of her brother, Shawn took intensive training in the Art of Death Midwifery obtaining Certifications as a Death Midwife and Funeral Celebrant. 

     She has since dedicated her future and business to guiding families and the dying through creating meaningful ritual and an environment for the process of dying to be dignified, peaceful and in the comfort of your own home. Shawn brings an open heart and wealth of knowledge of experience as a Funeral Director to her work through DIY DYING, a customized before & after death care service.  

      As an advocate for Home Funeral and Green Burial practices, Shawn guides families through the processes of preparing for ones death, caring for the dying at home, and conducting a living wake or home funeral. Being a ULC Ordained Minister, Shawn may officiate over services held in addition to assisting the family with comfort, peace, and kindness through arranging and facilitating final disposition arrangements. 

      She offers American made Handcrafted  & Eco-friendly burial products for all your Burial Services on Land or at Sea. Shawn is committed to advocating for environmentally responsible burial practices and has served 3 terms as a Board Director for the Green Burial Council to further her commitment.  

      Shawn is available to consult for small groups or on an individual basis with all your End-of-Life document planning, developing of Legacy Projects, creating Sacred Space for the dying, planning and sitting vigil, living wakes or home funerals, the caring for your dead and dying at home, or to discuss Green Burial and alternative dispositions and memorial options that are available. Shawn is passionate about bringing those closer to having peace with death and making informed decisions when it comes to their end-of-life wishes. She is only a phone call away, day or night for answering questions or lending a hand. 

     If you would like Shawn to come to you and discuss her services in further detail with your family call 562.850.7809, Today! 

      Thank you for visiting DIY DYING, where we believe Death Care is Life Care.