Creating A Death Vigil Plan For The Days Before You Die

The term vigil is rooted in the Latin word for awake. When we speak of vigils around deathbeds, the term can refer to those who stay “awake” and hold space and presence for someone who is dying. For some, a vigil encompasses a set amount of time after they die so that caregivers or loved ones have a chance to wash and prepare the body for whatever the next steps are for body preparation, the funeral, burial/cremation, and so on. Vigil plans are ideally created by the dying person and included in any existing End of Life plans. 

In addition to honoring end-of-life wishes, a vigil plan serves as a blueprint of sorts, helping others learn how to be present in a way that supports your well-being as well as the well-being of anyone else who’s present.

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