Holistic Compassionate Care at the Thresholds of Life
Death Doula • Funeral Director • Celebrant • Therapist • Educator
Facing the end of life — whether it’s your own or someone you love — is never easy. But you don’t have to do it alone.
I’m Sarah Tolmie, and I walk with people through these moments with grounded, compassionate support. Whether you’re preparing, processing, or pausing for breath — or right in the thick of it – I’m here.
I am a storyteller, ritualist and guide at life & love thresholds.
In addition to my sacred deathcare and ceremony practice, I have also trained as a non‑religious hospital chaplain, and therapist – providing grief & bereavement, emotional wellbeing and trauma care.
My practice is local, community‑rooted care: I live, work and stand beside you.
Death is a personal, family, village and community practice. We can only do it…. together.
Key Beliefs:
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Funerals can be healing, intimate, transformative
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Thoughtful planning eases grief and empowers families
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Funerals need to be family-led and community grounded
When death visits, the best thing is to slow everything down. Put the kettle on… and start the conversation.
Reach out. We’ll begin gently — with your story, your person, and your needs.
- Schedule your initial consultation: begin planning with clarity & caring
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Reach out anytime: phone or email – we can do this…together.
Mob: 0418 640 901
My Services
Holistic Funeral Director & Celebrant
Together, we offer families holistic support from the first conversation to the final farewell—guiding you with sensitivity, affordability, and deep respect for your unique values and beliefs.
“Picaluna is not just a service provider—it’s a movement for more conscious, community-based end-of-life care.”
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Bespoke services for cremation, burial, memorial or celebration of life
- Transparent pricing, socially‑minded, charity donations
- Central Coast; Newcastle & Hunter Regions; Sydney
Click here to learn more about my partnership with Picaluna Funerals
To check out Picaluna’s webiste – visit www.picaluna.com
End-of-Life Consulting
& Holistic Celebrancy
Independent and Holistic Ceremony Care
- 20+ Years as celebrant, ritual practitioner
- Storyteller at Life & Love Thresholds
- Ceremony as medicine and healing
- From small intimate private ceremonies to large community, town hall events
End-of-Life Consultant & Death Doula Practice
- Gentle, practical conversations about what matters, what’s possible, and what you want for the final chapter of life.
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One‑on‑one consultations: preparing end-of-life plans, advance care directives
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Emotional support and facilitation of family conversations
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Non-medical guidance and presence for the dying and their loved ones.
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Think of me as a companion, advocate, educator and guide.
Grief Therapy & Trauma Care
Non-Religious Chaplaincy
After death, the world shifts. I offer grief therapy, companioning, and kind-hearted space to process it all.
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Individual, family, workplace and community grief coaching
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Certified Clinical Pastoral Care Practitioner (CPE)- Non-Religious Chaplaincy
- Certified Grief Educator – David Kessler
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Additional Practices: Theta Healing®, NLP, Hypnotherapy, Spiritual Counselling
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Helping you reconnect with joy, peace and meaning — now and into the future
Compassionate Continuity of Care
Trainings – Workshops – Partnerships
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Tailored, ‘in‑the‑workplace’ support, training, debriefing
- Grief & Bereavement Packs
- End-of-Life Guides and Planning Resources
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End‑of‑life planning and funeral design workshops (eg. Sunsetting Workshops)
Click Here: to visit the Community Hub resources and connect with Sarah
Podcast Interview – Life and Love & Loss with Death Doula Sarah Tolmie
Listen: Interview Series on Northern Beaches Radio – Death, Dying and Loss
Read: Articles on Life & Love and Loss by Sarah Tolmie
Do you need help and resources for GRIEF & LOSS – Visit our Picaluna Charity Partner – Griefline