What is a Death Doula and why do you want one?

You know how to die. Your body knows how to die. You don’t need someone to teach you that. A death doula is here to be a companion on your journey at end of life. Someone to ask you the questions you never thought to ask, to hold presence for this sacred time, to help you plan your sacred space at end of life, and to be there for your family and support system now and after your body is laid to rest.

The word “doula” may have come from the Greek work doule meaning servant woman. You may have heard a birth doula is one who labors a baby into the world. A woman’s body knows how to have a baby too, but having someone there to give presence, to set the space, and to guide you through the time and be a support is an amazing addition.

As a holistic death doula, I offer:

  • Advance directives or what I call “Living Well Plans” that touches on the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and financial aspects of your being to promote peace of mind. This includes last wishes for when you are no longer able to make decisions, body disposition, forgiveness work, rituals, tying up financial loose ends, and more. This process is unique to each individual

  • I work in conjunction with Hospice. Hospice is a beautiful service, but with the national average of only 6 days on hopsice-families often need support beyond nurse visits and bathing. I can help be eyes and ears for hospice and help you understand the course in between visits from hospice professionals.

  • Creating legacy projects for your loved ones

  • Writing eulogies and obituaries

  • Education for you and your family about what to expect and offer support in decision making

  • Companion care and respite care

  • Vigil Planning and sitting vigil

  • Assist in planning home funerals

  • Offer anticipatory grief support to the dying and their families

  • Offer bereavement support to the family after the death

  • And if you don’t see what you want on this list, get in touch with me, I would still love to work with you!

  • What I DO NOT offer: any kind of skilled nursing care, delivering medication, legal matters

I also love to meet with groups and speak about end of life and grief topics.

We can live well, die well, and grieve well-sometimes we just need a little help getting there.

$75/hr

Doula needs are so very individual and I charge an hourly rate with packages available after 3 hours.

3 hours: $200

5 hours: $300

10 hours: $600

Please reach out and we will make a plan if more time is needed.

I have a short little questionnaire for you to fill out so when we get on the call, we can utilize the time efficiently.