Mrs. Verla Joy Basdeo
Professional Certifications and Licenses
Certified Grief Coach (2026)
Certified Grief Educator – David Kessler, Grief.com (2025)
Licensed Civil Registrar of Marriages and Civil Partnerships– Cayman Islands Government
Justice of the Peace – Cayman Islands
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) – awarded 2000 for distinguished public service
Services Offered
Envision – Grief Education, End-of-Life Preparation & Grief Coaching
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Grief Coaching
One-to-one support for individuals navigating the death of a loved one or another significant loss, helping them find steadiness, understanding and a way forward at their own pace.
Grief Education
Talks, workshops and speaker sessions for organisations, workplaces, churches and community groups, helping people understand grief, support those who are grieving, and speak about death and loss more openly.
End-of-Life Preparation
Gentle guidance for individuals and families facing the end of life, including conversations about wishes, legacy and planning, with the aim of taking away some of the fear surrounding death.
Caregiver & Family Support
Support for family caregivers and loved ones before and after a death, drawing on years of work alongside hospice care in Cayman.
Funeral & Memorial Celebrant Services
Personal, meaningful spiritual or non-religious funeral and memorial ceremonies that honour the life lived.
Certified Grief Educator and Certified Grief Coach, trained with David Kessler.
Certifications
- Certified Grief Coach
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