Our End-of-Life Doula Program for Individuals & Families
Compassionate Care: Tailored to Your Needs
An End-of-Life Doula offers compassionate, non-medical care to individuals at the end of life, along with their families and caregivers. Today, many wish for a peaceful home death but often end up in hospitals with overwhelmed caregivers. End-of-Life Doulas help make home deaths possible while offering support in any setting.
We ease fears, answer questions, and advocate for dignity and autonomy. Our work isn’t limited to the final days—we assist with advance care planning, grief support, and easing death anxiety. Whether you're caring for a loved one, reflecting on your own journey, or managing illness, an End-of-Life Doula can help.
We work to perfectly match our doulas with the right individual or family, so that our services are tailored to your unique needs.
How We Can Help
Before End-of-Life
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Help individuals document their end-of-life wishes, including medical decisions, living wills, and power of attorney.
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Provide comfort and guidance to both the individual and their loved ones, addressing fears, anxieties, and emotional needs.
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Assist in creating meaningful legacies, such as writing letters, recording stories, or creating memory projects.
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Inform families about the dying process and empower them to advocate for the individual’s needs.
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Act as a bridge between the individual, family, and medical professionals to ensure care aligns with their wishes.
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Offer holistic care, addressing spiritual and emotional well-being.
During Death
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Stay with the dying person to offer comfort, peace, and a calm atmosphere, helping them transition.
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Ensure physical comfort by managing pain, breathing, and other symptoms in collaboration with healthcare professionals.
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Provide emotional support and guidance to family members, helping them stay present and involved during the dying process.
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Facilitate or suggest meaningful rituals or cultural practices to honor the individual’s life and transition.
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Arrange the space to be serene and soothing, using elements such as soft lighting, music, or scents that bring comfort.
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Ensure the dying person’s final wishes are honored, maintaining dignity and respect throughout the process.
After Death
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Offer emotional and spiritual support to family members as they begin their grieving process.
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Assist with or guide families in performing any desired cultural, spiritual, or personal rituals to honor the deceased.
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Help organize or support the family with planning memorial services, ensuring the deceased's wishes are respected.
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Provide information on necessary tasks such as contacting funeral homes, managing paperwork, and closing accounts.
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Assist loved ones in preserving the individual’s legacy through memory-sharing, storytelling, or creating keepsakes.
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Connect families with grief counselors, support groups, or other resources for continued emotional care.
