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Frequently Asked Questions

  • A end-of-life-doula is someone who provides companionship, comfort and guidance to those planning for death, diagnosed with a terminal illness. or faced with eminent death. Doulas offer non-medical, holistic support encompassing emotional and practical care. Doulas provide resources to help the dying person and their circle of care to make informed decisions in a supportive environment.

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    The role of a death doula is to take the burden off of you and your family in the practical and emotional details of what needs to be navigated at the end of life. This may be assisting in the creation of your advanced planning details or companionship, to planning a living memorial or sitting vigil at the time of death.

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  • End-of-life Doulas compliment hospice teams and provide supplemental care alongside your medical team of nurses and physicians.

    • Provide the opportunity to speak openly and frankly about dying

    • Talk about creating an advanced care directive

    • Explore the meaning of the dying person's life and legacy

    • Discuss and support end-of-life care planning

    • Develop a plan for how the space looks, feels, and sounds

    • Incorporate traditions or create new rituals to mark special moments

    • Encourage appropriate ways of touching the dying person

    • Bring a focused and intuitive presence to the bedside

    • Assist with physical and practical care to ease the burden on caregivers

    • Provide respite for exhausted caregivers

    • Explain the signs and symptoms of the dying process

    • Process the emotions and experiences with loved ones

    • Support the spiritual practices of all involved

    • Guide people through the early stages of grieving

  • Absolutely. I am here to help you and your family by bringing a calm presence as you navigate end of life care for the one you love.

  • End-of-life doulas can be contacted at any point during the end of life process. The sooner the doula can enter into the process, the more time can be spent getting to know the individual and family, creating quality care plans, prioritizing end of life needs, and creating sacred space and meaning for the individual and family.

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