Catharine DeLong, CM-Th, Harpist
Catharine DeLong is a certified music thanatologist, hospice chaplain, end-of-life educator, and harp teacher. She tends to the emotional, physical and spiritual needs of palliative patients in Salt Lake City with harp and voice. Catharine is a graduate and ordained minister affiliated with the One Spirit Interfaith Seminary. She is a core faculty member of the Art of Dying Institute in Manhattan, and the Accorda Music-Thanatology Institute. Her video performance with harp at the edge the Great Salt Lake brings awareness to climate thanatology.
End-of-Life Services
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Catharine’s music supports patients and families to experience the dying process as a natural passage. Remote or in-person sessions available.
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As an ordained interfaith minister, Catharine offers companioning and compassion while holding space for end-of-life individuals and their families.
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Contemplative music is useful in calming both mind and body - inviting peace and creating space for meditation and reflection.
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Available for in-person or remote harp lessons. Contact for pricing and availability.
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Catharine is core faculty with the Art of Dying Institute. She is available for one-on-one instruction or end-of-life workshops.
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Catharine’s experience at the bedside of dying individuals informs her presence as a climate activist. She offers music in natural settings to soothe our dying planet.