Cryst’l Scheer is a NEDA-proficient end-of-life doula who is dedicated to advancing compassionate and client-centered end-of-life care through education, advocacy, and meaningful community engagement. With over eight years of hands-on hospice and end-of-life education experience, she blends practical expertise with a heartfelt approach rooted in dignity and respect for autonomy.
Cryst’l is a certified thanatologist through the Association for Death Education and Counseling. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Oregon State University and is a graduate of the University of Vermont End-of-Life Doula Professional Certificate program, with additional professional training as a Qualified Advance Directive Facilitator, Guided Autobiography Instructor, and Legacy Navigator.
Cryst’l founded Summit Care Partners in 2022, providing education, planning, and support for various end-of-life topics to individuals, families, and organizations remotely and in-person. She believes it is never too early to start proactively preparing for a thoughtful and intentional final stage of life.
As a founding co-chair of the Virginia End-of-Life Doula Collective and a regional discussion facilitator for the National End-of-Life Doula Alliance (NEDA), Cryst’l believes that fostering professional growth and connection with other end-of-life doulas will strengthen the impact of their work. She supports collective collaborations that create space for education, resource-sharing, and emotional support, helping end-of-life doulas to better serve their clients and community.
When she’s not working, Cryst’l enjoys road trips, hazelnut lattes, and Halloween.