What is an End-of-life DOULA?

A “death doula” (or end-of-life doula) is your emotional support guide through someone’s last days.

This could be support to the person who is ailing as well as the caregivers.

Learn below about the Top 6 Reasons
to have a death doula.

  • Reason #1

    Comfort. Among a death doula’s main responsibility is to “hold the space” and create a safe environment for processing all the emotions surrounding death.

  • Reason #2

    Legacy Projects. A death doula is a useful resource for helping family members come together to collaborate on a legacy projects, such as a photo album or video memoir.

  • Reason #3

    Caring for the Carer. Being a caregiver also takes its toll. A death doula provides comfort to the person ailing as well as emotional support to the caregivers.

  • Reason #4

    End-of-Life Planning. There are many layers to leaving one’s affair in order. A death doula is helpful to walk through the various pieces, such as advanced care directives, burial arrangements, living wills, and more.

  • Reason #5

    Death Celebrant. A death doula supports your religious/spiritual requests throughout the journey. This may include connecting you with the resources you are seeking or even serving as the death celebrant.

  • REASON #6

    Post-Funeral Support. It is when things get quiet that we then feel the pain. A death doula may continue to provide support to the family up to several months following the death of a loved one.

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Contact me for a free 40-minute consultation. Perhaps a doula is right for you? Perhaps it’s not. That’s ok! I will be happy to have been
of service to you. :-)