Plain Grace
Plain Grace End-of-Life Doula Care offers non-medical services to support both the dying and their loved ones before, during, and after death.
Companionship & Presence
At the heart of this work is simple human presence — keeping company. I offer companionship for those nearing life’s end, creating a calm and grounded space where each moment can unfold naturally.
End-of-Life &
Legacy Planning
Together, we can explore wishes for care, vigil, and remembrance. This may include guidance with end-of-life planning, legacy projects, letter writing, or other ways to help articulate what feels unfinished or worth passing on.
Organizational Assistance
I help families navigate the logistics and emotional demands of change — coordinating with care teams, clarifying needs, and supporting communication and decision-making. The goal is steadiness and clarity at a time when both can feel in short supply.
Practical
Support
End-of-life care often asks for many small kindnesses. I assist with errands, household tasks, meal preparation, and day-to-day organization, easing the burden on families and caregivers so they can focus on what matters most. I work collaboratively with existing care teams to ensure seamless support and guidance.
My Approach
I aim to do work that is meaningful, simple and human:
to bear witness and offer support at the edge of change.
Rooted in the landscape and communities of coastal Maine, Plain Grace is a practice of accompaniment, consideration, and care. I offer my clients a relationship where dying is neither hidden nor denied, and instead is met with dignity and grace.
Please contact me with questions directly, or via the form at the bottom of the page. Initial consultations are always free.
kate@plaingracedoula.com or 207-460-0646
About Me
My name is Kate Macko and I am a certified End-of-Life Doula.
I provide non-medical support and guidance with a focus on empathy, warmth, and respectful care for individuals and families during the end-of-life process.
I am based on Mount Desert Island, with footholds in Machiasport and Portland.