About Us
Meet Julie Raymond-Yakoubian
Hello! My name is Julie (she/her) and I am an end-of-life doula, ritual specialist, and home funeral guide. I have lived in Alaska for over 25 years. I am a credentialed Funeral Celebrant, Death Midwife, End-of-Life Doula, and is NEDA proficient. I have studied with Sacred Crossings, Final Passages, and the University of Vermont End-of-Life Doula program. I am an ordained Reverend (non-denominational) and have graduate degrees in anthropology (MA, PhD) and northern studies (MA). I honor all relationships and identities and want everyone I work with and who is in my care to feel seen and affirmed for who they are.
Geographical Service Area
The Ritual Bough is based in Girdwood, Alaska. We are proud to serve clients around the state, and outside of Alaska. In-person services are generally, though not exclusively, limited to south-central Alaska (within reasonable driving-distance of Girdwood). We also provide remote, virtual services (via the phone, Zoom or other platforms). Please contact us for an appointment so we can determine if in-person or virtual services will work best.
Fees
The Ritual Bough offers free, 20-minute phone or virtual consultations to explore your needs and help assess how we can work together.
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Our work with you - be it composing and conducting a ritual or ceremony for your life event, assisting with end-of-life planning, or designing a home funeral - is all catered to your individual needs and desires. Our fees are dependent on the level and type of services you request, and are also available on a sliding scale. Please reach out to The Ritual Bough to schedule an in-depth consultation appointment and we can provide you an estimate for services.
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