Marni Blank

I’m a former lawyer and mediator, I am also a certified after loss consultant, grief coach, and end-of-life doula. I've spent years helping individuals and families navigate the practical and emotional weight of planning ahead, caregiving, and losing someone they love. My approach is equal parts logistical and human, because in my experience you can't actually do this work without both.

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I received my BA from the University of Rochester and my JD from Brooklyn Law School. I completed my doula training through Going with Grace, mediation training through New York Peace Institute and Elder Decisions, grief training through Living Through Loss Counselling Society and am NEDA proficient. I completed my After Loss training through PALS.

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My goal is to create space to learn and talk about death, dying & grief. This includes accountability in completing advance care directives & end-of-life planning, creating legacy projects, facilitating difficult conversations within families and helping loved ones navigate all of the logistics after a loss. I bring deep compassion, active listening, practical resources and a healthy dose of humor to my work.

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I split my time between Brooklyn, NY and upstate NY so that I can enjoy both the energy of city life and the stillness of the mountains. My snuggly, but mischievous, pup Penny keeps me company.