What Does an End-of-Life Doula Do?
An introduction to the nonmedical support doulas offer before, during, and after a death.
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Articles & Resources
Educational insights and resources exploring end-of-life and death doula support for families, professionals, and communities.
Learning About End-of-Life Care and Support
Explore articles about end-of-life doula support, caregiving, grief, and the experiences of individuals, families, and communities navigating death and loss.
Choosing an End-of-Life Doula: Questions Worth Asking
A practical guide to discussing training, services, fees, availability, and fit.
Read ArticleHow Death Doulas and Hospice Can Work Alongside One Another
An overview of complementary roles, communication, and collaboration.
Read ArticleDeath Doula Integration into Healthcare
A featured conversation on how nonclinical end-of-life and death doula support may connect with healthcare, hospice, and palliative care.
Read ArticleTopics We Are Exploring
We are exploring the many ways end-of-life and death doulas may support individuals, families, and communities through serious illness, dying, death, and grief. Our educational topics examine nonclinical support, professional boundaries, and opportunities for collaboration across different experiences and care settings.
- Individuals, Families, and Caregiving
- Grief, Remembrance, and Legacy
- Healthcare, Hospice, and Community Support
- Culture, Identity, and Diverse End-of-Life Experiences
- Professional Practice, Ethics, and Collaboration