Companion Voices is a UK-based group that offers bedside singing for people nearing the end of life, creating a peaceful and comforting atmosphere during this significant time.
We are now forming a new group in Finland, in Jyväskylä! Are you interested in being part of this meaningful journey? Join us for an online or in-person information session. It’s a great chance for you to learn more about us and what we aim to create with this group. These two sessions will be held in English and in Finnish.
About this project :
New members, or “Companions”, will join a learning group of around 16 participants. In this group, we rehearse a repertoire of simple, calming songs and build strong, supportive relationships. After an initial session, members commit to ongoing blocks of sessions to ensure continuity and growth. The songs are drawn from various traditions and are designed to be soothing, repetitive, and undemanding, with the purpose of providing comfort and honouring the person in their final moments
Once Companions feel confident in their singing, small groups (2-4 members) will visit homes, hospices, hospitals, or care facilities upon request to sing for individuals, free of charge.
www.companionvoices.org
Who we are :
Vanessa Ciherean – Da VanCi deathdoula
I’m a trained end-of-life doula from Switzerland who just arrived in Finland last year. I was part of Companion Voices UK in 2023 and I’ve been dreaming of creating a group in my next place of living. And now is the perfect time and place !
Minna Myllymäki – VoiceFlow
I am a physiotherapist and a singer / composer from Finland. I have a long experience of directing and facilitating music- and dance theater productions and different kinds of groups. I find a strong calling to singing with and to people during big transitions