Doula Services
What is a Death Doula?
A death doula, also known as an end-of-life doula or death midwife, is a trained nonmedical professional who helps people prepare for and experience death. They provide emotional, practical, and spiritual support to the dying person and their loved ones. Death doulas can start working weeks or months before someone dies and even before they're sick.
The dying person's family often brings in death doulas. Their role is to create a non-judgmental space that empowers patients and their loved ones to make the choices they want for their death experiences. They can also help families cope with death by recognizing it as a natural and vital part of life.
Death Doula Services
We understand that everyone’s needs are different, especially depending on their life stage. The following is a comprehensive list of the services we offer. You can use us for one or all of these services, and a unique care plan will be built especially for you.
Our Doula Services
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Legacy Projects
Including Life Review and exploring how the dying person wants to be remembered, including guidance with funeral planning, writing an obituary, words of remembrance with loved ones, etc.
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End-of-Life Care Planning
Creating personalized Advance Directives, including do-not-resuscitate orders, defining quality of life, and healthcare power of attorney, etc.
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Wrapping up Affairs
Collecting vital statistics and pertinent financial and asset information
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Advocacy & Support
Ensuring the person’s wishes are met and liaising between the dying person and the medical care team, family, etc. Sitting vigil, emotional and spiritual guidance, and ritual building specific to the person’s faith or spirituality.
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Respite Care
Providing temporary relief for primary caregivers who need a break from caring for a loved one.
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Postmortem Care
Guiding loved ones in cleansing and caring for the deceased’s body, preparing for final disposition, and funeral home coordination.