, Psychologist Martina is a psychologist who supports bereaved individuals and caregivers during times of crisis. She believes that both loss and caring for loved ones are experiences that can happen to anyone, and that in such moments, it’s important not to face everything alone.

People turn to Martina after the death of a loved one, especially during times when their grief is too overwhelming to cope with without professional support. She offers a safe space for emotions and helps people find a way to navigate this difficult period at their own pace. When working with the bereaved, she is empathetic and open to new issues that may arise in connection with the loss of a loved one and the topic of death.

She studied psychology and special education, completed a five-year psychotherapy training program, and continues to pursue further education. She has many years of experience in counseling services and managing a telephone crisis hotline, and she worked for several years in the field of informal care.

In her work, she emphasizes respect, humanity, and long-term, sustainable support—so that life can gradually become a little easier again.

, a bereavement counselor, guides bereaved individuals and their families. “During difficult times, it’s important not to be alone in facing everything—to have one place and one person I can turn to. Someone who listens, respects my pace, and reminds me that what I’m going through is normal.” For Petra, providing this kind of support is the meaning of her work.

You’ll meet Petra at times when people are seeking support after the loss of a loved one or aren’t sure how to navigate a new situation. She provides individual, long-term support to clients—tailored to their current needs: sometimes more practical, other times primarily emotional. If, after the loss of a loved one, someone in the family is left alone or without adequate care, Petra helps find good solutions.

She has experience caring for loved ones in home settings, at senior care facilities, through home care services, and in hospices, where she supported families and terminally ill patients until the very end. As a result, she has a deep understanding not only of grief but also of the care system that bereaved families often have to navigate.

In her work as a counselor, she emphasizes creating a safe space, taking the time needed, and respecting the uniqueness of each person’s story. She is constantly learning and seeking ways to help people regain their footing.

In her free time, she sings in a choir—music is a source of peace for her, which she carries with her into her work.

Oleg, founder of the “

” funeral guides, has accompanied hundreds of families over the past six years. Originally, he focused mainly on the bereaved; now he works more with the dying. He hopes that accompanying the dying will one day become a normal part of life. After all, raising a child takes a lot of energy, time, and money. We should view leaving this world in the same way.

Among other things, he studied end-of-life care at the University of Vermont, and he is also a certified bereavement counselor.

He specializes in “therapy without therapy”: experiencing something (such as a meaningful funeral), doing something (perhaps dressing a loved one one last time), creating something (for example, a Lego urn for a little brother), or having something (perhaps a stone from his hometown that was cremated along with him).

, Bereavement Counselor and Funeral Guide, is originally from the Pošumaví region, to which she returned after living in Prague for nearly twenty years. She studied anthropology and remains fascinated by the vast array of possible ways of life on this planet. She considers Indonesia her second home and also has a close connection to Madagascar. In the Czech Republic, she works in the nonprofit sector and currently spends most of her free time with her family.

She was led to Funeral Guides by her dissatisfaction with the services of a traditional funeral home following the death of her baby, and a desire to help change this industry. At a time when the bereaved are overwhelmed by the death of a loved one, she wants to stand by their side, listen closely to their wishes, and help bring them to life. She sees a proper farewell to the deceased as an important ritual that has accompanied humanity since its beginnings and which she considers essential for starting a healthy grieving process.

Among other things, Adriana is a certified bereavement counselor.

, bereavement counselor and chaplain, has long been dedicated to supporting people during the most difficult moments of their lives. In his work, he combines his experience in a hospital setting with bereavement counseling and support for people going through a period of loss, uncertainty, or major life changes. His approach is based on respect, calm guidance, and the ability to address difficult topics sensitively and clearly.

He studied Theology of Christian Traditions at the Protestant Theological Faculty of Charles University and Theology and Pastoral Work at the Higher Vocational School in Sázava. He completed a specialized program for hospital chaplains and further training in bereavement counseling. For more than ten years, he has been working at Masaryk Hospital in Ústí nad Labem, where he accompanies patients and their loved ones at the end of life and through difficult situations related to illness and loss.

In his work, he creates a safe space for people with different life stories, attitudes, and beliefs. What matters most to him is humanity, sensitivity, and respect for what a person is going through at that moment.