Kerry Arquette
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I am a licensed psycho therapist specializing in death, dying, and bereavement. I work with those experiencing, supporting, or preparing to explore the subject of dying. My education as a therapist, along with my certification as an end-of-life doula makes me uniquely able to work with those of all ages who wish to work through the imperative part of life that we call dying.
I ACCEPT MOST INSURANCE, INCLUDING MEDICAID, through the First Priority Institute for Better Living
Speakers Bureau
Kerry Arquette is an experienced speaker well known for her ability to craft talks for a wide range of audiences. She has been featured at the National Mensa Convention, on national podcasts, and for students in high school through university. Kerry, a certified death doula, holds a M.S. in Criminology. She looks for opportunities to talk about the work of end-of-life midwives, and a process of systematically preparing for death emotionally, spiritually, and physically. Kerry also lectures on the history of dying and death in America—a history that culminated in the creation of death doulas.
As a criminologist, Kerry explores the subject of dying while incarcerated, and how death doulas might play a role in easing the passing for the convicted who die without family support. Finally, Kerry believes death—the elephant in the middle of the dining room table—should be talked about. She mediates organic group discussions on death and dying. Kerry’s talks have been called “compelling, informative, and life-changing.”
Latest Posts
Some See What I Can't 
Some See What I Can’tKerry ArquetteEnd of life midwives may be present in that astonishing moment when a person actually inhales and exhales their last breath.
The Sounds of Dying: MUSIC! Terminal respiratory secretions, also colloquially known as “the death rattle,” are the noisy breath sounds that occur when someone who is close to death is unable to clear the saliva and mucous secretions that collect at the back of the throat. Once the swallowing reflex is gone, the death rattle becomes a common sign that death is imminent.Not What I Thought It Would Be My end-of-life doula training was, I believe, comprehensive and thorough. I was taught all about holding space, talking about sensitive subjects, bedside comfort care, and sitting vigil. I was instructed on legacy projects, providing family respite, and educating both family and the client about aspects—from the legal to what to expect when death is eminent.Walking the Camino It was a matter of taking just one step at a time but, over the course of more than four weeks, there were hundreds of thousands of them. I was walking the Camino de Santiago from the eastern border of Spain across the country to Santiago de Compostella. The Camino, also known as The Way, has been walked by pilgrims for hundreds of years.The D-Word…DEAD The D-Word...DEADKerry ArquetteCEOLC Secretary & Co-Founder | End of Life Midwife | Certified by The Conscious Dying Institute, Denver HospicePassed away. Passed on. Is deceased.
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