Iya Thera Ajelu Opayemi · Soul Tribe Health
Death Doula & End-of-Life Spiritual Support rooted in West African and North American Indigenous teachings, shamanic ceremony, plant medicine, and unconditional presence — for the dying and for those who love them.
Who I Am
I am Iya Thera Ajelu Opayemi — and I have spent years holding space for individuals and families navigating the most profound passages of human life: illness, dying, death, grief, and rebirth.
My work lives at the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern healing — where the spiritual and the practical meet, where grief is held with ceremony, and where death is understood not as an ending, but as a sacred crossing.
Every offering I bring is rooted in unconditional love, trauma-informed care, and deep reverence for the ancestral wisdom traditions I have been trained and initiated in.
"Death is not an ending. It is a sacred crossing — and no one should walk it alone."— Iya Thera, Soul Tribe Health
The Container of Care
Sessions are structured around 4-hour days, divided between the dying person and family members based on what is most needed. The dying always receive priority. All religious practices, spiritual beliefs, and cultural traditions are fully honoured.
For the Dying
For the Family
Sacred Teaching
Rooted in West African and Indigenous plant medicine traditions, this teaching is offered to every family regardless of faith or cultural background. It is a hands-on, embodied act of love — preparing a sacred wash using specific plants and conscious intentions to cleanse and honour the body of the dying or recently passed. Tending to the sacred vessel is one of the most loving acts a family can offer, and it belongs to everyone.
Investment & Packages
All packages are discussed and confirmed during the complimentary clarity call. A sliding scale is always available — a sacred death should be accessible to all.
Daily Rate
$600–800
CAD · per 4-hour day
All tools and modalities as needed — shamanic drum journeying, sacred prayer and ceremony, mediumship, psychopomp, somatic trauma support, herbal teaching, and family grief holding.
Most Complete
$4,000–6,500
CAD · first engagement through early bereavement
A fully held container from initial engagement through the sacred crossing and into the weeks that follow. Includes all modalities, psychopomp ceremony, herbal cleansing wash, Seer support, and post-passing grief companionship.
Weekly
$2,500–3,500
CAD · per week
Consistent, sustained daily presence for families requiring extended support. Provides continuity of spiritual care and relationship through the full unfolding of the dying process.
Free
A 30–45 minute first conversation to understand your family's situation, assess needs, and find the right level of support. No obligation — this call is simply about connection and fit.
Ongoing
$150–175
CAD / hour
Ancestral connection work, mediumship sessions, and grief integration for families in the weeks and months following their loved one's passing.
Sliding Scale Available. A sliding scale is available because a sacred death should be accessible to all.
How This Work Is Held
No two families, no two deaths, and no two days are the same. Some days the dying person needs the most support. Other days a family member in grief needs to be held. Some days we sit in ceremony. Other days we sit together in silence.
What remains constant is the depth of presence, the quality of care, and the commitment to ensuring that this crossing — for the one leaving and those remaining — is held with as much dignity, love, and spiritual support as possible.
This container is shaped around you, your faith, and what brings you comfort and meaning.
Begin Here
All engagements begin with a complimentary clarity call. Reach out to discuss your situation, ask questions, and find the right level of support for your family.