The Death Engineer provides end-of-life guidance and support to the Filipino-American community to normalize sharing about death and grief and build connections with loved ones

I’m Marielle

& I’m a different kind of engineer.

I am a Filipina death doula and end-of-life (EOL) planner. I care about guiding and supporting people through end-of-life planning and exploration, and sharing openly about death and grief.

I am a daughter of immigrants and born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area / on Ohlone Land. I have a background in civil engineering and transportation, so I value serving others and understanding their needs. After completing the Going With Grace End of Life Training in 2018, I realized that working in deathcare is another way I can fulfill that.

I care about building connections, being empathetic, and staying curious.

I am not a medical professional, a therapist, or someone who has all the answers.

I am here to provide you with guidance and support.