Death Doula Services

For those experiencing death, dying, or grief, the world can feel like a lonely place. It can be overwhelming to handle logistical aspects that come with dying or death while also actively processing or grieving a loss.

End of Life Doulas and Death Doulas (they can be described interchangeably) are non-medical professionals who help navigate the emotional, practical and logistical components of death, dying and grief. Doula comes from the Greek word for “women who serve.” Just as a birth doula helps a family navigate the beginnings of life, a death doula helps a family come to terms and navigate the end of life. 

Everyone deserves to feel supported at the end. I’m here so you don’t have to go through the experience alone.

Who is this for?

  • You or a person you love have received a diagnosis and you’re wanting to support, both emotionally and logistically. You want to feel prepared for what is to come.

  • You’re ready to start planning for the future and desire guidance and assistance in navigating decisions around advance directives, end-of-life plans, legacy projects, or making funeral arrangements.

  • You are grieving or feel anticipatory grief over the loss of a loved one and want to talk to someone who is comfortable having uncomfortable conversations. Someone who can hold space for your feelings and can help ease the overwhelm.

Frequently asked questions

  • Everyone!

    (Well, anyone who is over 18.)

    The best time to plan is now.

    If you’re thinking about it, you’re not too young. If you haven’t thought about it, you’re still not too young.

    Unfortunately, none of us are guaranteed long lives, and we don’t know what the future holds.

  • Absolutely not!

    In fact, I primarily work with young(ish) and healthy(ish) professionals and their loved ones.

    Legacy work is also for all generations. It’s never too early to be thinking about how your financial future, how you want to be remembered and what impact you want to have in this world.

    Think of me as your accountability partner for something that’s been sitting on your to-do list but can’t seem to get it done.

  • “End of Life Doulas” and “Death Doulas” (they can be described interchangeably) are non-medical professionals who help navigate the emotional, practical and logistical components of death, dying and grief.

    This can look different at different points in your life. When you’re young(ish) and healthy(ish), a doula can help you prepare advance directives and end of life planning. We’re here to educate and normalize something that is just a part of life but still feels quite taboo.

    As you age, we can help you or your loved ones with logistics for both pre and post death. Death Doulas can also help you think about your legacy and what impact you’d like to leave behind. We are here to hold space, be with the uncomfortable, and help you feel supported.

    For more information, check out an article I wrote on the Role of Death Doulas in the Modern Age.

  • If you’ve recently started a family, gotten married or divorced, purchased a home, have started to make a higher salary, or have experienced illness, these are all great moments to begin to plan.

    Even if you don’t feel you have ‘enough’ to need these documents, it’s still important to start these conversations. If you become sick/ill or have an accident, your advance directives will allow your loved ones and medical professionals to understand and follow your medical wishes and make your personal values known.

    Thinking ahead and organizing and planning now can free up brain space to focus on living your best life in the present and worrying less about the future.

  • Having your documents completed and organized is the greatest gift you can give your loved ones.

    Planning ahead makes it easier for your family to act according to your wishes and handle logistics while experiencing the emotions related to grief.

    Avoiding these conversations when you’re young and healthy creates scenarios where your wishes may not be known or followed. You may also have time pressures and need to make important decisions from a place of fear instead of a place of empowerment.

  • While I’m an attorney, I don’t draft your estate planning documents - I have great referrals who do that part!

    My focus is educating, helping you think though your choices and allowing you the space to make decisions that feel best for you and your family. That way, you feel confident when you’re ready for draft the final documents. Beyond the legal, we focus on getting your important documents and digital world organized so that should something happen, your family isn’t left struggling trying to locate your information.