About Us
We believe that facing life’s ultimate challenges—be it grief, loss, or planning for the inevitable—should not be a journey taken alone or unprepared.
The ending of life, in particular, is something we may ponder occasionally yet no one really wants to talk about or plan for.
Why is that? It affects all of us, and most of us will have these weighty topics and decisions thrust upon us multiple times throughout our lives.
So where do we turn in our times of need? Sadly, some businesses end up taking advantage of people in times of high stress and emotional volatility, as they try to make difficult decisions on tight timelines.
LightAtTheEnd.com is built around the sole purpose of providing informative, trustworthy articles, guides, and resources related to these tough subjects. Our content is written, reviewed, and approved by subject matter experts in the legal, medical, social work, and other relevant fields.
We want to help you get informed and be empowered to make responsible choices on behalf of yourself and your loved ones.
Our Mission
Life’s traumas, tragedies, and transitions as we move through life are among the most difficult for us to navigate and reconcile. Our mission is to illuminate these difficult paths with empathy and expertise.
We strive to offer dependable and compassionate guidance through informative articles, comprehensive guides, and invaluable resources. Developed and scrutinized by experts in legal, medical, and social work fields, our content empowers individuals dealing with personal tragedies, those supporting loved ones, and anyone planning ahead to make thoughtful, informed decisions. At every step, we are committed to helping you make choices that honor and protect the legacy of yourself and your loved ones.
Our Team
LightAtTheEnd.com is built with love by people looking to find – and share – answers to life’s most challenging questions, making the lives of our friends, families, and visitors easier in their times of greatest need.
Founders
Kevin Berk
Founder & CEOI am Kevin Berk, a native San Diegan with more than twenty years of experience leading Operations, Web Design/Development, and Content teams of all types and sizes, ranging from local startups to grassroots nonprofits to international organizations. I am wholly committed to doing the best work possible, surrounded with talented people driven to level each other up, and being as good a person as I can be to the people who I spend my work and personal life with. I started Light at the End with Claire because, as someone who has struggled with depression and anxiety since I was able to talk, I wanted to help other people get the answers they needed, particularly about things people don't tend to talk about.
Claire Beutel
Director of SEO & Content MarketingMy name is Claire Beutel, and I bring over a decade of experience in digital marketing. I specialize in crafting and executing SEO strategies that deliver measurable organic results for businesses of all sizes. Beyond my technical expertise, I am deeply passionate about supporting mental health and wellness causes—a mission close to my heart shaped by my lifelong battle with depression. When Kevin approached me about creating a resource to help individuals navigate the overwhelming challenges of major life decisions, I immediately recognized it as a perfect opportunity. It was a chance to use my skills to truly make a difference in people's lives by providing guidance and support during some of their most difficult moments. I feel privileged to be involved in such a meaningful cause.
Contributors
Brindusa Vanta, MD
Mental Health & Medical Subject Matter Expert & ReviewerDr. Brindusa Vanta is a healthcare professional, researcher, and medical subject matter expert . She earned her MD degree from "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine, Romania. She has a special interest in mental health and has collaborated with psychologists and other mental health practitioners on various research projects focused on therapies to manage depression, age-related cognitive decline, trauma and stressor- related conditions.
Erin George, MFT
Mental Health Subject Matter Expert & ReviewerErin L. George, MFT, holds a master's degree in family therapy focusing on group dynamics in high-risk families. A court-appointed special advocate for children, she is passionate about helping families restore and find healthy connections.
Marisa Akerman, MS, LMHCA
Mental Health Counselor & ReviewerMarisa Akerman holds a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Purdue University, Fort Wayne. With over 10 years of experience in clinical settings, Marisa specializes in supporting clients dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, gender and sexual identity issues, and other mental health conditions.
Sarah-Jane Williams, LL.B(Hons)
Legal Subject Matter Expert & ReviewerSarah-Jane Williams is a seasoned writer with a robust legal background, holding an LL.B (Hons) Bachelor of Laws and a Bar Training Course certification with a 'Very Competent' grade. She was called to the Bar at Lincoln's Inn. Her expertise as a legal SME is complemented by her diverse writing portfolio covering law, senior care, culture, and travel. With over a decade of writing experience, Sarah-Jane's work spans a wide range of subjects from engineering and health to pet care and spiritualism. Her global perspective is enriched by extensive travel and residences across four continents, enhancing her cultural insights and intercultural communication skills. Sarah-Jane's multifaceted background, including roles in housing, research, and advisory capacities, adds depth to her writing, making her a versatile contributor to any niche.
Carina Jenkins
Legal Subject Matter Expert & ReviewerCarina has over 15 years of legal experience with a focus on estate planning, family and criminal law. She was a prosecutor before going into private practice. Since 2019 she has focused on providing services as a writer and legal subject matter expert. In her free time Carina enjoys skiing and reading fiction.
Jennifer Wills
Finance Subject Matter Expert & ReviewerJennifer Wills is a finance SME with 12 years of experience as a licensed financial coach. She used her expertise and insurance and securities licensing to create customized plans to help families become properly protected, debt-free, and financially independent. When the time came for a career change, Jennifer used her skills and experience to build a freelance writing business. She started writing blog posts for an accounting and finance staffing agency and later wrote articles for Investopedia. Today, Jennifer writes content for clients in 75+ industries. In her downtime, she enjoys spending time with friends and traveling.
Kris Lamey
Finance Subject Matter Expert & ReviewerKris Lamey is a seasoned writer and subject matter expert (SME) in finance, holding a degree in Journalism and an MBA. Alongside her roles in radio and journalism, Kris has enjoyed over 15 years of success in the FinTech industry. She's a Real Estate investor (former broker) who currently freelances as a writer, boasting over 15 years of experience, and she eagerly welcomes new clients and challenging topics. Kris is also actively involved in the health care industry, specializing in mental and behavioral health. She is well-versed in various content formats, including articles, blogs, website marketing copy and press releases.
Lisa Koosis
Finance Subject Matter Expert & ReviewerLisa A. Koosis is a former claims specialist and an experienced content writer, who has ghostwritten extensively for clients in the insurance and finance sectors. She's a traditionally published novelist and a prize-winning short story writer who holds a degree in writing and literature from Long Island University. Lisa currently lives on Florida's Treasure Coast.
Stephanie Makowski
Finance Subject Matter Expert & ReviewerStephanie started her career back at the dawn of time in personal lines, which is heavily involved in Home Owner Insurance for the state of California, working within the retail agency space. She has worked in personal lines for about eight years of her career, but because Stephanie is extremely familiar with it, she would get pulled into serving client files and explaining policy language. The last company Stephanie worked for was called Vindati, where she worked in the Farm and Ranch space as an underwriter putting pricing together. The Farm and Ranch product line is another form of home insurance that pertains to the farming industry. The policy language mirrored HO-3 to HO-5 forms. Stephanie also learned the homeowners exposure for the whole USA as Vindati wrote in all 50 states.
Alana Luna
WriterAlana Musselman (Luna) is a versatile storyteller with over a decade of experience writing for diverse industries. Her writing has been featured on prestigious brands such as WW (Weight Watchers), Amazon, and Penta.
Alyssa Hill
EditorAlyssa Hill is an experienced editor and health writer. She holds an M.A. in journalism from the University of Arizona and is also a certified somatic practitioner. A former content manager for multiple start-ups in the marketing and health/medical industries, Alyssa has extensive experience writing medically accurate and well-researched content, editing articles for clarity and SEO, adhering to strict guidelines, and ensuring all content is up to standards.
Ani Lahiri
EditorAnitra Lahiri earned her bachelor's degree in English from NYU and holds certifications in Yin Yoga, Prenatal Yoga, Reiki I and II, Natural Health, and SMART Recovery Facilitator Training. She is also completing her 500-hour hatha yoga teacher training in December 2024. By leading addiction recovery meetings, teaching yoga, and writing about wellness, Anitra helps people all over the world bounce back from addiction, incarceration, or traumatic life events. Her passion is encouraging people to tap into their inner wisdom. https://anitralahiri.com/
Anne Hixon
WriterAnn is a freelance content writer with over 10 years of experience writing on versatile topics, including home improvement, health and wellness, food and wine, and more. She enjoys creating content that helps and inspires people. As an avid researcher, Ann loves combing every corner of the internet when researching topics to ensure her writing is both factually accurate and interesting. In addition to content writing, Ann has a background in the television industry as a script coordinator and transcriber.
Ashlee Shefer
WriterAshlee is an experienced freelance writer specializing in health and wellness. Her background includes working as a content writer, SEO strategist and social media specialist. Throughout the years, she has written content on topics including mental health, substance abuse, therapies, medications, senior care, end-of-life care, insurance and legal assistance. She strives to create content that communicates complex and often sensitive topics into easy-to-understand language to help readers make important decisions regarding their health and well-being.
Elaine Mercer
WriterElaine Mercer holds a degree in Business Administration with a minor in Accounting. Her background includes work as a fiscal analyst and HR manager for midsize organizations. While she maintains a diverse writing portfolio that touches on most major industries, she specializes in business management, personal finances and HR-related topics. She has a knack for researching complex topics and turning this material into easy-to-understand, digestible content that keeps readers engaged, sparks interest and prompts action.
Erin Wallace
EditorErin Wallace is an elementary school teacher and part-time freelance writer. She writes primarily on lifestyle topics, including the mental health space. Erin is also an avid reader and currently writing a book of her own. She loves baseball and lives in Massachusetts with her family.
Hannah Borrett
WriterHannah Borrett-Stephens is a graduate of Goldsmiths, University of London and excels at at translating complex information into digestible long-form content for general readers. Her areas of specialism include DIY, senior living, and substance rehabilitation, although her seven years of professional writing experience also make her a strong generalist. Hannah enjoys topics requiring extensive research and delivers accurate, insightful articles for American and British audiences. In her downtime, she enjoys growing her own vegetables in her garden and walking in the English countryside surrounding her home.
Karina Thadani
WriterKarina Thadani is a graduate in English and Political Science from Boston College with over eight years of experience in writing. She has experience with a diverse range of subjects, including law, health care, mental health, and science. In her downtime, she enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her dog.
Katelynne Shepard
EditorKatelynne Shepard is a writer, editor and SME who is proficient at crafting and reviewing content. She has been a full-time copywriter and editor since 2011 and has written content for Fortune 500 companies, independent law firms, indie publishers, small-business owners and mainstream websites. She specializes in parenting, lifestyle, family law, personal injury, criminal law, immigration law, astrology, personal finance, education and health care. In addition to thousands of e-commerce product and category descriptions, Verle's work includes SEO blogs, social media posts and long-form informational articles.
Lauren Greaves
WriterLauren is a writer with a Bachelor of Arts focused in drama, history, and English. Her work across a wide range of genres exemplifies her skill in crafting high-quality content to meet clients' needs and specifications. A content chameleon, her breadth of experience ranges from creating SEO-focused product descriptions for tech, home goods, and apparel to producing researched city pages and drafting landing pages for companies in commercial industries such as HVAC, plumbing, and pest control. She has developed a specialty in writing on senior topics, particularly in the subject matter of Alzheimer's and dementia. In addition to writing blogs for senior living facility websites, Lauren also writes high-level, researched articles on topics concerning senior living and long-term care. Beyond her work as a writer, Lauren has spent extensive time in the fashion and entertainment industry and is a seasoned traveller with a passion for culture and adventure.
Lauren Thomas
WriterLauren Thomas is a seasoned freelance writer with over a decade of experience in creating engaging content across a variety of niches. She holds a bachelor's degree in multidisciplinary studies with focuses on Business and Psychology, allowing her to bring a unique perspective to numerous fields, including senior care, mental health, insurance and parenting and family topics.
Leigh Morgan
WriterLeigh Morris has 15 years of experience developing high-converting content for the Web. She enjoys writing about health, law, finance, marketing and careers. Hope has a bachelor's degree in business administration (human resource management) and a master's degree in management and leadership.
Molly Allen
WriterMolly has been a full-time freelance writer since 2005. She has written thousands of well-optimized, well-researched web articles on topics ranging from travel to e-commerce. She has also written feature articles for popular web and print publications. Molly is the author of three, published non-fiction books and is currently under contract for a fourth book. She has a BSBA in marketing from Bowling Green State University (Ohio). Molly specializes in writing about travel, food/beverages and digital marketing.
Nathan Whiteoak
WriterNathan Whiteoak, a graduate in Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge, has developed a diverse writing portfolio over the last 14 years. As a writer and editor, Nathan has worked on a variety of projects, delivering content in the fields of technology, health, medicine, travel, and home services. Clients rely on Nathan for accurate content, a consistent brand voice, and a fast turnaround time. His personal interests include hiking, swing dancing, writing short fiction, and circus skills.
Richard Stockton
WriterRichard Stockton is a science and tech copywriter with nearly two decades of experience. Starting from a background in allied health, he has produced professional white papers and explainer pieces on AI, the mining industry, the latest science news and a range of other challenging topics. Richard is certified in prehospital care and has worked in health care since 2008. As a writer, Richard is able to share his skills with a diverse audience, though he does insist on using the Oxford comma wherever possible, possible, and appropriate.
Sarah Halloran
WriterSarah Halloran has been copywriting for over 15 years. She also has a solid background in IT and a keen interest in new technologies, including SaaS, edge computing, and autonomous vehicles. More recently, Sarah has written a series of white papers for a SaaS provider within the medical industry and regular blog posts for Hewlett-Packard. Despite her passion for technology, she is a versatile writer who can bring any topic to life, whether it’s an optimized product description, a well-researched white paper, or a series of blog posts. Sarah is also an expert in SEO, keeping up with the latest best practices and algorithm updates. From keyword research to optimizing and repurposing existing content, she ensures all copy is engaging and optimized for search engines.
Sarah Stasick
WriterSarah Stasik is a Six Sigma project manager and freelance writer who covers topics ranging from personal finance and small business management to insurance and healthcare. Prior to making the move from corporate ladder to freelance shuffle, Sarah worked as a Revenue Cycle Manager for a Fortune 500 healthcare business. https://sarahstasik.com/
Serena Tanner
WriterSerena Tanner attended the University of Washington, where she earned a degree in philosophy after many detours delving into human rights, law, psychology, and social work. Health and holistic wellness topics continue to hold a special place in her heart. When she's not reading or writing, she can be found exploring the Pacific Northwest with her two children and dogs.
Shelley Frost
WriterShelley Frost holds a degree in education and has amassed a diverse writing portfolio primarily covering business, marketing, home improvement and senior living topics. Before moving to full-time freelancing, she worked in insurance, software testing and education, giving her a broad range of real-world skills to apply to her writing. She prides herself on her creativity and ability to capture the voice of each client. In her free time, Shelley enjoys decorating cakes, gardening, crafting, traveling and attending her kids' many school activities.
Tracey Rosenblath
EditorA writer and editor with a strong passion for editing, Tracey authored the Project 2000 Black Book for Coriolis Technology Press and, alongside Michael Meyers, co-authored the first edition of the A+ Certification Passport for Osborne/McGraw-Hill. She now focuses her expertise on editing just about anything, from technical pieces to fiction. A strong generalist, she believes there's nothing more satisfying than taking words on a page and manipulating them into something better than they were before.
Commitment to Quality
Accuracy and helpfulness are of the utmost importance to us at LightAtTheEnd.com. We are, however, only human. If you find any inaccuracies on our site, please let us know via our Contact Form and we will do our best to address the concern post-haste!
Our Values
Beneficence
We want to do good for the people around us and those we can have a positive impact on
Creative Problem-Solving
We applying innovative and imaginative thinking to overcome challenges and find solutions
Meaningful Contribution
We want to leave this world better than the way we found it
Empathy & Compassion
We strive to understand others, and are driven to provide comfort and find solutions
Integrity
We adhere to strong moral and ethical principles with our community and one another, consistently acting in an honest, trustworthy, and transparent manner
Inclusivity
We embrace diversity and want to ensure all individuals feel included and valued
Positivity
We attempt to manifest genuine optimism, warmth, and constructiveness
Continuous Improvement
We will continue to discover and evolve as people and community members
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