Bainbridge Death Support

Bainbridge
Death Support

Your story, wishes, & relationships.

Bainbridge Death Support is nurturing an island culture more open to the reality of terminal diagnosis at any age.

It's time to bring death into the conversation around quality of life on Bainbridge Island. It's time to plan our deaths with the most positive intention, love, and with clarity for who we leave behind. Suffering and confusion don't have to be part of the process. Generational healing is possible. But you are going to need support.

BDS represents a space for individuals and families planning for the best. Our global network of professional artists are here to work around the clock to meet even the most seemingly impossible deadlines.

We are trained and experienced in how to define lasting legacies with unique compassion, character, and dignity at every stage of life. We support your wishes while navigating the unique challenges brought up in the dying process.

Legacy Creation

We assist you in crafting a legacy that represents your values, life lessons, and wishes. Heirloom books, visual archives, recorded interviews, and digital storytelling are crafted with attention to timeless beauty and individuality.

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Accessibility First

Designed to meet you where you are, regardless of background, age, culture, diagnosis, or circumstance. We recognize that death comes to everyone.

To ensure necessary resources are easily accessible to your loved ones in case of emergency, we can help you consolidate passwords, social media accounts, and vital information into a secure system.

Out of state? Virtual and travel packages are available.

Social Media Posts & Log Outs

Managing a digital afterlife is complicated. We help you draft final messages, set up memorialized accounts, or schedule permanent deletion of profiles as per your wishes.

Ease some of the burden with our discreet, professional management of final messages, log outs, and account closures. We ensure your online presence reflects your legacy and values.

Sentimental Connections

Writing letters to friends and family, mending bridges, or creating special moments to celebrate your connections before it's too late.

Using the best technology available, we support you in producing handwritten letters, emails, or even small gifts that can be delivered to loved ones posthumously, exactly as you wish, using binding contracts to ensure clear execution and peace of mind.

Companionship, Ceremony

No one walks this earth alone. Whether you need a steady presence during your golden years or a party planner to design the perfect living funeral next Thursday, we've heard it all and are happy to provide compassionate support.

Miranda Sita Schneider

Founder & Caretaker of Bainbridge Death Support

I'm an industry-seasoned audio and video engineer, certified death doula, and lifelong Pacific Northwest resident. (Sporting the requisite obsession for being outside.) My whole life I have been hiking, backpacking, and camping across our beautiful state.

I lived in New York City during the 2010s working for top publishers, advertisers and educators before finding a niche in podcast editing. My focus has always been on how we can better document and communicate the stories that make us uniquely human.

Bainbridge Death Support is my passion project born as a reaction to our incredible lifestyle available here on Bainbridge Island. This bloomed a natural curiosity for how our local death experiences might become more elevated too. My deepest wish is that every death could be a conscious, peaceful, and painless transition for everyone involved. While I can't offer control over much, I can offer my experience in making magic happen where and when it counts.

My handpicked team of professional writers, editors, and techs are here to tie an artful bow on your transition and the supporting documentation you want to leave behind. Each of us knows firsthand how much of this feels impossible and are committed to treating every project request with the reverence it deserves.

Miranda lives on Bainbridge Island's south end with her husband and baby son. Bear with her.

If you would like to have an informational call or coffee, please book a time here:
https://mirandasita.setmore.com/services/e825b02d-7d96-4cf1-80df-f41b64cac8de

Available for speaking engagements and workshops on end-of-life planning.

For general inquiries: miranda@bainbridgedeathsupport.com or 206 617 9911

BDS Philosophy

"We all have two lives and the second begins when we realize we only have one."

BDS operates from a place of deep respect for the dying process. It is our belief that by facing mortality, we live more fully. Our work is rooted in compassion, autonomy, and the preservation of dignity.