You Just Lost a Child. Now Comes the Bill. Luke’s Purpose Can Help.

In this episode of Comforting Closure - Conversations with a Death Doula, Traci Arieli explores what happens after the unthinkable: the death of a child. Joined by Ashley Meyveci, founder of the nonprofit Luke’s Purpose, they discuss the emotional and financial shock grieving families face and the lack of systemic support in those first devastating days. 

Ashley shares the heartbreaking story of her son Luke, the unexpected medical complications that led to his death, and how she turned her grief into action. Together, Traci and Ashley talk through the hidden costs of child loss, the overwhelming logistics families are expected to manage while in deep grief, and how Luke’s Purpose helps take that burden off their shoulders. 

Key takeaways include: 

• Why child loss creates both emotional and financial trauma 
• What hospitals and medical staff often miss when a child dies 
• The origin and mission of Luke’s Purpose 
• How we can show up better for grieving parents and for each other 

This episode aims to break the silence around child loss, validate the experiences of grieving families, and normalize open, compassionate conversations about death, trauma, and support. 

Links/Resources: 

• Guest: Luke’s Purpose – https://www.lukespurpose.org 
• Host: Traci Arieli’s Website – https://www.comfortingclosure.com 

 
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