End of Life Doula
Compassion and Clarity in Life’s Final Chapter
As an End-of-Life Doula, I walk alongside clients and families facing the profound transition at the end of life. My role is to bring calm, clarity, and presence.
I offer:
Emotional, logistical and practical support for patients and families
Guidance on legacy projects and life review
Resources for advance planning
This is not medical or legal care - it is human care. My focus is on helping prioritize what matters most, honoring both the journey and the person.
Schedule a free consultation to discuss how I can help.
What is a Death Doula?
A Death Doula / End-of-Life Doula is a non-medical professional trained to provide emotional, physical, spiritual, and informational support to a patient and family before, during, and after death. Death Doulas are also known: End of Life Doulas, Transition Guides, Death Coaches, and End of Life Guides.
Professional Death Doulas work to provide the best possible support to patients, families, and the medical care team throughout the entire end of life journey.
Who I Support
Adults with aging parents who want to prepare and reduce stress when decisions arise.
Individuals with a terminal diagnosis who want to shape their final chapter with comfort and choice.
Families and loved ones seeking steady guidance, organization, and compassionate support.
Working with me is not only about preparing for the end. It’s about making the time you have more meaningful, connected, and supported.
Type of Support I Offer
Funeral & Memorial Planning – Assist with thoughtful preparation and personalization of cemetery and funeral pre-planning.
Document Readiness – Ensure essential end-of-life and advance care planning documents are complete, accessible, understood and accepted.
Paperwork Matters - Support with organizing daily tasks, budgets, mail, and tax-related paperwork.
Legacy Planning – Preserve life stories, creation of life story books and memorabilia, values, and wishes.
Expressing Gratitude & Making Amends – Create space for meaningful conversations.
Comfort Preferences – Honor choices around food, music, and environment.
Visitation Management – Coordinate visits to reduce stress.
Education & Guidance – Offer resources to ease uncertainty.
Referral Connections – Link to trusted professionals and community resources.
Ongoing Presence – Walk alongside you and your family with calm, steady support.
Best Time to Collaborate
The best time to begin is before a crisis begins. Working with me early gives you and your family the chance to plan thoughtfully, have meaningful conversations, and feel more at peace with what’s ahead. By starting sooner, you avoid rushed decisions, likely save money, and create more space for connection, comfort, and legacy. Some families reach out when a loved one wants to be assisted with creating a legacy book to pass on or first receives a serious diagnosis. Others connect with me as aging parents begin to need more support. And some wait until the final weeks or days. Others just want to better understand what the future holds, options on how to proceed around this mysterious transition journey. Wherever you are on the journey, I will meet you there with clarity, dignity, and calm.
Guiding You and Your Loved Ones With Peace, Clarity, and Dignity
As your End-of-Life Doula, I walk alongside you and your loved ones, offering emotional, spiritual, and practical support. Together, we create space for comfort, meaning, and connection during this sacred time.
Phase 1: Beginning the Journey — Guidance & Connection
Building trust through heartfelt conversations
Listening to your story and honoring your values, beliefs, fears, and preferences
Creating a foundation for a compassionate, supportive partnership
Phase 2: Advance Care Planning & Comfort Mapping
Helping you explore and document your wishes for medical care, comfort, and environment
Supporting you in organizing key health and personal documents
Ensuring your plan reflects your voice and brings peace of mind to your loved ones
Phase 3: Thoughtful Preparation — Honoring Your Legacy
Guiding Life Review & Legacy Projects: recording stories, letters, photos, and memories
Assisting in creating keepsakes that celebrate your life and values
Offering guidance for funeral or memorial service preferences and practical arrangements
Phase 4: Compassionate Presence — The Vigil
Providing respite for family caregivers and gently educating loved ones about the signs of transition
Holding sacred space through rituals, music, meditation, or readings
Creating a calm, supportive atmosphere that honors your journey
Phase 5: Comfort & Support in the Final Hours
Offering non-medical comfort measures such as gentle touch, hydration support, and guided relaxation
Sitting in presence, ensuring your wishes and comfort plan are honored
Providing reassurance and peace for both you and your loved ones
Phase 6: Beyond — Through Loss
Offering immediate bereavement support and compassionate presence after death
Guiding families through the 1st steps with care & clarity
Connecting loved ones with long-term grief and counseling resources
